Comments on the match Sunderland vs Wolves, 9:00 p.m. October 18: When the "cat" bullies the "wolf"

VHO - Commentary on the match Sunderland vs Wolves, round 8 of the Premier League, home field advantage will likely help coach Le Bris and his team win all 3 points.

Sunderland vs Wolves form

Thanks to pouring more than 150 million pounds into the summer transfer window, Sunderland has had a promising start to the 2025/26 season.

Compared to the two remaining rookies, Leeds and Burnley, the Black Cats have much better scores and positions.

Before round 8, Sunderland ranked 9th on the rankings with 11 points, creating a gap of up to 7 points compared to the red light group.

The presence of quality rookies helps coach Regis Le Bris flexibly switch between offensive or defensive formations, instead of passive defense like many new faces often choose.

But the season has only just begun and there is still a long way to go.

Maintaining consistent form and staying out of the danger zone is no easy task for any rookie.

At least for now, Sunderland are creating a reliable foothold at The Light. In all 4 times hosting guests since the beginning of the season, the home team has not once tasted defeat, winning 2 and drawing 2.

If they beat Wolves, Sunderland will pocket at least 10 points in their first four home games of the season in the English Premier League for the first time since the 1968/69 season.

The milestone is completely possible for coach Le Bris and his team to reach because they only have to welcome the team at the bottom of the table.

Wolves are the only club yet to win in the 2025/26 Premier League. After 7 matches, the Wolves have only earned 2 points from 2 draws and 5 losses.

Coach Vitor Pereira and his students certainly have a lot of work to do if they don't want to sink to the bottom of the table.

Sunderland is the rookie with the most impressive start.

Wolves are currently only three points clear of the nearest safety spot. However, if they cannot improve their form both offensively and defensively (having scored just five and conceded 15 goals), it will be difficult for the visitors to escape their dark days.

However, positive signs have begun to appear at Molineux Stadium. In all 3 recent appearances, Strand Larsen and his teammates have not lost, drawing 2 and winning 1.

In the last 2 rounds, despite having to face tough opponents like Tottenham or Brighton, the Wolves still earned their first points.

This weekend's match at The Light will be the first time the two sides have met since 2018, when they were still playing in the Championship.

In the last 6 visits to the Black Cats' home ground, the away team has only won 1, drawn 1 and lost 4.

Sunderland vs Wolves squad information

Sunderland: Habib Diarra, Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, Aji Alese, Leo Hjelde, Reinildo Mandava are not available due to injury and suspension.

Wolves: Matt Doherty and Leon Chiwome are the names that cannot play due to injury.

Expected lineup Sunderland vs Wolves

Sunderland: Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Masuaku; Rigg, Xhaka, Le Fee; Talbi, Isidor, Adingra

Wolves: Johnstone; Tchatchoua, S. Bueno, Krejci, H. Bueno; Munetsi, Andre, J. Gomes; Arias, Strand Larsen, Hwang

Prediction: 1-0

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