Wolves host West Brom in the first Black Country derby of the season and both are looking to upset a promotion rival on Sunday.
After winning 1-0 last Sunday at Sheffield United, Wolves lost by the same scoreline on Wednesday, when they made eight changes at Everton in the EFL Cup.
Despite playing a game fewer than their rivals in the table, they began the weekend seventh in the Championship, four places and three points below the Baggies, who drew 1-1 with Queens Park Rangers last Saturday.
This is the first league meeting since May 2021, when the pair drew 1-1 at The Hawthorns, after WBA had triumphed 3-2 at Molineux the previous January.
Wolves v West Brom Tips Summary
Best Bet - Draw @ 11/4
Alternative Bet - Rodrigo Gomes to score or assist @ 7/4
Bet Builder - Both teams to score - Yes, Jimmy-Jay Morgan: 2+ fouls committed & Fer Lopez: 2+ fouls won @ 43/10
Wolves v West Brom Prediction
Best Bet: Draw @ 11/4
Wolves suffered a blow on Tuesday after Raul Jimenez picked up a knee injury against Everton, and Cesar Peixoto expects him to miss a "few weeks".
Jimenez was last Sunday's match-winner at Bramall Lane, and his absence means Adam Armstrong is expected to start up front.
Armstrong offers a different threat and, while he has scored only once this season, that can be caveated by sharing his minutes with Jimenez.
Jimmy-Jay Morgan is West Brom's leading scorer with three goals and there is a right to expect an engaging game in a fiery atmosphere.
However, with the international break looming, avoiding defeat might be Peixoto and James Morrison's priority.
Wolves drew 2-2 with Blackburn on the opening night of the Championship season and a point might not be a bad outcome for both sides.
Alternative Bet: Rodrigo Gomes to score or assist @ 7/4
Jimenez's absence and Armstrong's movement may give Wolves right winger Rodrigo Gomes more freedom.
The 23-year-old was on the fringes last season but is a regular this term and has rewarded Peixoto's faith with two goals and an assist.
Gomes' ability to drift into space suggests he could provide another goal involvement.
Wolves v West Brom Bet Builder Tip
Both teams to score - Yes
Jimmy-Jay Morgan: 2+ fouls committed
Fer Lopez: 2+ fouls won
Pays 43/10
Both teams have scored in both of Wolves' home games in the Championship and four of West Brom's away matches in all competitions.
That is a nice place to start this Bet Builder and in a physical game, expect Morgan to be in the middle of the action.
The Baggies' forward has committed 11 fouls this season and will relish his battle with Nasser Djiga and Ladislav Krejci.
Similarly, Albion will need to control Wolves' playmaker Fer Lopez. The Spaniard has been fouled 11 times this season and, despite his slight frame, is not afraid to put his body in the way if it helps his team get up the field.
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Key Match Stats
Wolves have 11 points after six Championship games (W3, D2, L1)
West Brom have played seven times and have 14 points (W4, D2, L1)
Both of Wolves' home games have featured both teams scoring
Wolves' Rodrigo Gomes has scored twice and provided an assist in the Championship
WBA forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan has committed 11 fouls in the Championship
Wolves playmaker Fer Lopez has been fouled 11 times
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