Football Prediction | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leicester City | English Premier League | April 26 – Are Wolves on a Wild Winning Streak?

The Premier League action continues with Wolverhampton Wanderers playing host to Leicester City on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Molineux Stadium at 06:30 PM (BDT) / 06:00 PM (INR). Wolves will look to use their strengths, home advantage, and solidify their intent to be in the top half of the table, while Leicester City will be looking to mount an important win and escape the threat of relegation with injury concerns, but they will be desperate to escape the lower-half of the league before the end of the season. Overall, an intriguing fixture for both sides.

Wolves vs Leicester City Form Guide

Wolves

Wolves, under consistent performances, have shown strengths in regaining possession and launching long-range efforts. Key players like Matheus Cunha and Jørgen Strand Larsen have been central to their attacking intent, combining creativity and finishing. However, defensive vulnerabilities—especially in set pieces and aerial duels—remain an area of concern for the home side.

Leicester City

Leicester have had a mixed campaign but remain a threat, especially when playing from behind or defending leads. Jamie Vardy continues to be a leader in the frontline, while Stephy Mavididi adds pace out wide. The Foxes, however, have displayed weaknesses in key defensive areas and will need to address lapses in their backline to contain Wolves’ aggressive approach.  

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Wolves vs Leicester City Key Battles:

Matheus Cunha vs Jamie Vardy

Wolves’ Matheus Cunha has performed excellent this season. He has also dribbled deep and combined with other wingers and travelers, providing a wide variety to Wolves’ attacking possibilities. Opposing him will be veteran Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, who has found the back of the net on 7 occasions this season, and Vardy has still been a consistent scorer even in less minutes than he has experienced in the previous years. While Cunha brings pace and invention, Vardy brings a wealth of experience and instinct inside the eighteen, making this match up fun to watch with 2 very different strikers.

Jørgen Strand Larsen vs Stephy Mavididi

Jørgen Strand Larsen has been a standout for Wolves with 14 goal contributions, combining strength and skill to consistently impact games. His presence in the final third complements Cunha well and adds variety to Wolves’ attacking threat. For Leicester, Stephy Mavididi has chipped in with five goal contributions, regularly stretching defenses with his pace and proving a relentless livewire down the wing. While Larsen offers more consistent end product, Mavididi’s pace and trickery could be a wildcard factor if Leicester are to challenge Wolves’ defense.

Wolves vs Leicester City Tactical Outlook

Wolves are expected to maintain their attacking width and aggression, especially down the right flank. Their use of long shots and the offside trap could prove decisive, while consistent squad selection adds cohesion to their setup.

Leicester City will likely adopt a deeper line and aim to exploit space in transition. They must be efficient in front of goal and stay compact to avoid getting stretched, especially against Wolves’ quick wingers and midfield runners. 

Head-to-Head Encounters

In their recent meetings, Wolverhampton Wanderers have claimed 5 wins, Leicester City have won 6, and 4 matches have ended in a draw. Bookmakers have tipped Wolves as the favorites with odds of 1.55 to win, 4.00 for a draw, and 6.00 for a Leicester win. 

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Injury News and Suspensions

Wolves

Wolves are facing a heavy injury list ahead of their upcoming fixtures. Enso Gonzalez and Leon Chiwome are both out with cruciate ligament injuries, with Gonzalez expected back in early May 2025 and Chiwome not until late September. Yerson Mosquera is sidelined with a knee injury until mid-August, while Sasa Kalajdzic is also doubtful due to a long-standing cruciate ligament issue. Additionally, Hee-Chan Hwang, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Pedro Lima, José Sá, and Sam Johnstone are all doubtful with various knocks and physical issues, which could significantly impact team selection.

Leicester City

Leicester City has three players part of the injury list. Harry Souttar is recovering from an ankle injury and targeting a return in the early May 2025 timeframe. Abdul Fatawu, Odsonne Edouard remains a long-term absence from a cruciate ligament injury and can be expected back by the early August timeframe. 

Wolves vs Leicester City Possible Playing Squad

Wolves

Bentley (GK), Semedo, Agbadou, Bueno, Andre Gomes, Gomes, Munetsi, Ait-Nouri, Munetsi, Cunha, Strand Larsen

Leicester City

Hermansen (GK), Pereira, Faes, Coady, Thomas, Ndidi, Soumaré, Reid, El Khannouss, Mavididi, Vardy

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Wolves will look to control the game through their aggressive and structured gameplay, while Leicester must remain resilient and look to hit on the break. Backed by home turf and a bench brimming with firepower, Wolves look primed to tilt the balance in their favor in this showdown.

Score Prediction

A 2-1 victory for Wolverhampton Wanderers seems likely, with goals from Cunha and Strand Larsen. Vardy could net one for Leicester in what promises to be a tightly contested affair.

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

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