Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction | Premier League 2025/26 | EPL Prediction | Dec 14 – Is an Arsenal Rout Inevitable against Winless Wolves?

The Emirates Stadium sets the stage for what looks, on paper, like the ultimate mismatch. We have a classic “top versus bottom” clash as the league leaders host the division’s basement boys. Mikel Arteta’s side is looking to shake off a recent stutter to protect their slender lead at the summit, while Rob Edwards brings a desperate, winless squad to North London.

Form Guide

Arsenal

It has been a strange few weeks for the North Londoners. After a long unbeaten run, they have hit a patch of turbulence, dropping points that have allowed the chasing pack to cut their lead to just two points. Despite this wobble, their underlying numbers remain strong. The integration of Eberechi Eze has added a new layer of unpredictability to an attack already boasting Bukayo Saka. However, injuries to key defensive pillars are testing the squad’s depth.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

If the hosts are nervous, the visitors are in full-blown crisis mode. Under Rob Edwards, the team from the West Midlands is enduring a nightmare campaign. They sit rock bottom, the only team in the top four tiers without a league win, having scraped together just two points from 14 matches. Their confidence is shot, and while they are attempting to be more structured, they are leaking goals at an alarming rate.

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Bukayo Saka vs Møller Wolfe

Based on the players available, a likely key duel is on Arsenal’s right flank. Bukayo Saka remains the heartbeat of this team’s creativity. His ability to cut inside onto his left foot or drive to the byline makes him a nightmare to defend one-on-one.

Tasked with stopping him is Møller Wolfe. The defender faces perhaps the toughest job in world football right now. He must stay disciplined, resist the urge to dive in, and hope for support from his midfielders.

Eberechi Eze vs Yerson Mosquera

Eze has brought a silken touch to the Emirates since his arrival, operating in pockets of space that destroy rigid defensive lines. His role will be to drift between the lines, receive the ball on the half-turn, and shoot from distance or slip in through balls. With the visitors likely packing the box, Eze’s ability to dribble through tight spaces could be the key that unlocks the door.

Standing in his way is the visitors’ defensive anchor, Mosquera. In a season of misery, he has had to do a lot of firefighting. He needs to be aggressive in stepping out to meet Eze but careful not to leave gaps behind him for others to exploit. Mosquera’s physical presence is a strength, but he must match Eze’s mental speed.

Tactical Outlook

Mikel Arteta is expected to deploy his signature 4-3-3, though it morphs into a 2-3-5 or 3-2-5 in possession. With key defenders like Gabriel out and Saliba doubtful, we might see a reshuffled backline featuring Hincapié and Timber. The midfield trio of Rice, Zubimendi, and Merino offers immense control, allowing the full-backs (or inverted defenders) to suffocate the opposition in their own half. The game plan is simple: pin the visitors back, circulate the ball rapidly to move their block, and counter-press ferociously the moment possession is lost.

Rob Edwards, conversely, is in survival mode. He will likely set up in a 5-4-1 or a very deep 5-3-2 to clog the central channels. The plan will be to absorb pressure for 80 minutes and look for Strand Larsen to hold up long balls, bringing runners like Bellegarde into play. However, their transition game has been weak this season. Unless they can bypass the hosts’ first line of pressure, a tall order given the quality of Rice and Zubimendi, they risk spending the entire 90 minutes camped in their own penalty area.

Head-to-Head Encounters

History heavily favors the home side in this fixture. The Emirates has been a fortress against the Midlands club in recent years. While the visitors used to be known as a “bogey team” capable of frustrating the big boys, that reputation has evaporated along with their form. The Gunners typically enjoy large swathes of possession in this matchup, and given the current disparity in league standing, the psychological edge is firmly with the league leaders.

Injury News and Suspensions

Arsenal

Arteta is navigating a tricky injury crisis at the back. Cristhian Mosquera (ankle) and Kai Havertz (knee) are definitely out until 2026 and late December respectively, while Gabriel is sidelined with a muscle injury. There are significant doubts over Leandro Trossard and William Saliba. Riccardo Calafiori is carrying a knock but is expected to be available for selection.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Rob Edwards is also hamstrung by absentees. Daniel Bentley, Ladislav Krejci, and Marshall Munetsi are all out until mid-December. Rodrigo Gomes is a long-term absentee (early Feb 2026). Additionally, Fer Lopez and Hugo Bueno are major doubts, further depleting the squad’s options.

Possible Playing Squad

Arsenal XI:

Raya (GK), White, Timber, Hincapié, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Merino, Ødegaard, Saka, Eze

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI:

Johnstone (GK), Tchatchoua, Mosquera, Agbadou, Møller Wolfe, Arias, Andre, Gomes, Gomes, Bellegarde, Strand Larsen

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

It is incredibly difficult to look past a comfortable home victory here. While the Premier League is famous for its shocks, the gap in quality and confidence between these two sides is currently a chasm. The hosts will be fired up to rectify their recent dropped points, and despite their defensive injuries, their midfield control should be too much for a winless Wolves side to handle. Expect the visitors to defend bravely for a while, but the dam will likely break eventually.

Score Prediction

Arsenal 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers; The Gunners’ attacking fluidity led by Saka and Eze should easily dismantle the league’s rock-bottom defense.

Disclaimer: This Football prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.