Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United face off at Molineux in the Premier League on Saturday

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United face off at Molineux in the Premier League on Saturday

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United will be looking to return to winning ways when they face off at Molineux in the Premier League on Saturday.

The hosts will be seeking revenge against the Whites after losing 2-1 at Elland Road on the opening day of the season back in August.

Players to watch: Wolves’ Daniel Podence has scored five league goals this season, four of them opening the scoring, including in August’s reverse fixture.

Leeds’ Jack Harrison secured a point with his 78th-minute strike against Brighton, also netting after the 60th minute in this fixture last term.

Hot stat: Just two of Wolves’ home PL games this season witnessed both teams scoring – a league-low.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League form:
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Leeds United Premier League form:
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Leeds United form (all competitions):
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Wolverhampton Wanderers possible starting lineup:
Sa; Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Jonny; Lemina, Neves, Moutinho; A. Traore, Jimenez, Podence

Leeds United possible starting lineup:
Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Wober, Firpo; Roca, McKennie; Summerville, Aaronson, Harrison; Bamford

Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Leeds United

Both teams will view this fixtures as a must-win as they bid to move away from danger, and although Wolves have struggled in recent league meetings with Leeds, they will be regarded as favourites to claim maximum points at Molineux.

Leeds have picked up the joint-fewest points (six) away from home in the top flight so far this season, and they may struggle to break down the hosts’ backline on Saturday.

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