Match Overview

Arsenal welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, aiming to consolidate top spot after 15 Premier League matches. The hosts have been strong at home with a clear game plan and sustained pressure in recent outings. Wolves arrive with mixed defensive signals: several clean sheets lately but limited return away from home. The stakes are clear—Arsenal chase momentum; Wolves search for a response on their travels.

• Fixture: Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Emirates Stadium
• Date: 13-12-2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 GMT / 20:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal

• David Raya
• R. Calafiori
• J. Timber
• P. Hincapié
• M. Lewis-Skelly
• D. Rice
• Martín Zubimendi
• Mikel Merino
• E. Eze
• B. Saka
• V. Gyokeres

Wolverhampton Wanderers

• S. Johnstone
• Toti
• E. Agbadou
• L. Krejci
• Hugo Bueno
• André
• J. Bellegarde
• João Gomes
• Y. Mosquera
• J. Strand Larsen
• J. Arias

Injury & Suspension Report

Arsenal

• Cristhian Mosquera – Ankle Injury
• M. Dowman – Ankle Injury
• D. Rice – Illness
• W. Saliba – Injury
• K. Havertz – Knee Injury
• L. Trossard – Lacking Match Fitness
• Gabriel Magalhães – Muscle Injury
• R. Calafiori – Yellow Cards

Wolverhampton Wanderers

• J. Bellegarde – Injury
• D. Bentley – Ankle Injury
• M. Munetsi – Calf Injury
• Rodrigo Gomes – Groin Injury
• Leon Chiwome – Knee Injury

Head-to-Head

Recent meetings have generally produced modest scorelines, averaging 2.44 goals across the last nine clashes. Over a longer history of 109 matches, Arsenal have 54 wins, Wolves have 28, and there have been 27 draws. The pattern suggests a competitive series with a slight edge to Arsenal and games that are often tight.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Arsenal’s home form underlines their approach: controlled possession, high tempo, and a strong press that creates pressure early. They have scored 12 goals across their last five matches at the Emirates, reflecting both structure and execution. E. Eze’s recent run—scoring in three straight home games—adds a cutting edge from midfield, while B. Saka’s wide threat aligns with the team’s reliance on incisive flank play. L. Trossard has contributed four goals this season, though he is listed as lacking match fitness.

Wolves’ away form is concerning, with just one point and a single goal from their last five league matches on the road. Their most recent outing brought four goals conceded to Manchester United, with J. Bellegarde registering the team’s goal in that game, though he is currently on the injury list. Despite struggles in attack away from home, S. Johnstone’s performances have underpinned improved defensive resilience—four recent clean sheets—with six shutouts recorded across 18 matches this season.

Tactically, Arsenal’s midfield triangle of D. Rice (illness), Martín Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino should set the platform for control if available, feeding the wide lanes for Saka and Eze to isolate defenders. V. Gyokeres offers a focal point to attack crosses and occupy centre-backs. At the back, combinations of J. Timber, P. Hincapié, R. Calafiori, and M. Lewis-Skelly will aim to sustain the press and lock in territory; note Calafiori is listed with yellow cards. For Wolves, a compact block with André and João Gomes screening the back line looks essential, with transitions toward J. Strand Larsen and J. Arias likely their primary route forward.

Arsenal and Wolves clash as the Gunners bring North London grit to a high-stakes Premier League showdown.

This matchup hinges on whether Wolves can resist Arsenal’s early pressure and move the ball cleanly into advanced areas. If the visitors’ structure holds and Johnstone continues his recent form, they can drag the game into a tight contest. However, Arsenal’s balance of possession, pressing triggers, and individual threats—particularly Eze’s timing from midfield and Saka’s 1v1 quality—tilts the contest toward the hosts.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers.