WOLVES have been sitting in the Premier League relegation zone for three months, but they should backed to take a critical three points from fellow strugglers Wigan on Boxing Day.
14 of Wolves’ 15 points this season have been gained at home and the club is currently riding a two-game home winning streak having recorded wins over Birmingham (1-0) and Sunderland (3-2) in their last two games at Molineux. A 3-0 defeat at Blackburn in the middle of those two victories was a result that flattered the hosts, and while Wolves are clearly no world beaters, their recent form has seen a genuine improvement. Although Wolves did only manage a 1-1 home draw with bottom club West Ham, their home form represents the key to their survival hopes, with Stoke and Manchester City also leaving the west midlands with no points this season.
Wigan were successful by a 2-0 scoreline when the teams met earlier in the campaign, but Roberto Martinez still must be concerned by a lack of genuine quality in the ranks. A 0-0 draw at Everton in their last game probably said more about Everton’s own issues up front than it does about a resilient Wigan defence, and a meek 3-1 defeat at West Ham in late November raises questions about Wigan’s stomach for the scramble for points against their relegation rivals. Home form has been Wigan’s recent strength, as prior to their rather fortunate draw at Everton, Wigan had suffered defeat in their five previous away contests (at Fulham, Blackburn, Manchester United, West Ham and Arsenal in the Carling Cup). They will not be helped in this match, either, by the absence of suspended Maynor Figueroa.
Given Wolves’ good recent home form and Wigan’s general lack of quality, there is no reason not to get on board with the hosts at a best price of 23/20, as they look to end their lengthy stay in the drop zone.
SUGGESTION:
Wolves WIN (23/20 @ totesport and Paddy Power)
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