- This Arsenal vs Wolves prediction article, breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The Arsenal vs Wolves EPL match will be played at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday December 13, 2025.
- Kick off set for 11:00PM EAT.
Arsenal will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday night when they host the struggling, bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium.
On Wednesday, the Gunners traveled to Belgium, where they secured a 3-0 victory over Club Brugge at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
This result maintained their perfect record in the UEFA Champions League group phase, where they remain the only undefeated side, leading the pack and already qualified for the next round.
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The win, sealed by a brace from Noni Madueke and a solo strike from Gabriel Martinelli, saw Mikel Arteta’s squad rebound from a stunning defeat to Aston Villa the prior weekend.
Emiliano Buendia’s curled injury-time winner for Villa not only dented the title hopefuls but also ended Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten streak.
The result ensured their former coach, Unai Emery, closed the gap in the title race, with his side sitting third, just three points behind the leaders.
Manchester City also remain tightly poised, just two points adrift with 31 to Arsenal’s 33.
Meanwhile, Rob Edwards’ appointment has not yet had the desired effect for Wolves, who are still seeking their first league win of the season.
In fact, they have lost all four matches under his charge since he took over last month.
Wolves currently sit eight points behind 19th-place Burnley and a concerning 13 points from safety.
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They were beaten 4-1 at home by Manchester United on Monday, allowing their opponents 27 shots in the process.
Therefore, the visitors will need to summon a monumental effort in this match to at least secure something positive, as they face a formidable side that could condemn them to another disheartening defeat on Saturday night.
Here are the key details for the Arsenal vs Wolves Premier League Round 16 clash, along with some insightful betting tips. You can place your wager on SportPesa, which offers a variety of markets and instant payouts.
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What time does Arsenal vs Wolves kick off?
Arsenal will host the Old Gold on Saturday, December 13, at the Emirates Stadium, with kickoff set for 11:00 PM EAT.
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers team news
Arteta will assess several players before finalizing his lineup. Declan Rice missed the midweek victory against Club Brugge due to illness, while Leandro Trossard picked up an ankle knock at Aston Villa and did not travel to his homeland.
Jurrien Timber also sat out with a knock, though William Saliba continues to edge closer to a return from his calf issues.
Cristhain Mosquera, Max Dowman (both ankle), Gabriel (thigh), and Kai Havertz (knee) will definitely be unavailable.
For Wolves, Monday night’s goalscorer, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, limped off late with a hamstring injury and is ruled out for the next six weeks.
However, midfielder João Gomes is back after serving a suspension against Manchester United.
Midfielder Marshall Munetsi is out for a month with a calf injury, while Rodrigo Gomes remains sidelined with a groin issue sustained in October.
Arsenal vs. Wolves predicted lineups
- Arsenal: David, Ben, Timber, Piero, Lewis-Skelly, Martin, Zubimendi, Eze, Martinelli, Saka, Merino.
- Wolves: Johnstone, Mosquera, Agbadou, Gomes, Tchatchoua, André, Gomes, Wolfe, Arias, López, Strand Larsen.
Arsenal vs Wolves head-to-head record
This will be the 127th meeting between the two sides. Arsenal have emerged victorious on 66 occasions, compared to 32 wins for the Old Gold, with 28 matches ending in a draw.
Wolves have won just one of their last 14 away league games against Arsenal (D4, L9), losing the last four in a row since a 2-1 victory in November 2020.
Arsenal have won their last eight Premier League encounters with Wolves, their longest winning run against an opponent since a streak of 10 against Burnley from 2010 to 2019.
Head-to-head record
- Previous meetings: 126
- Arsenal wins: 66
- Draws: 28
- Wolves wins: 32
Arsenal vs Wolves prediction and betting tips
Arsenal have scored in each of their last 35 meetings with Wolves in all competitions, since a 1-0 home loss in February 1979. In English football history, only Wrexham against Darlington have had a longer scoring streak.
The Gunners have never lost a home Premier League game against a team starting the day bottom of the table (P26, W18, D8), keeping seven clean sheets in their last eight such matches.
The hosts will be looking to secure a fifth consecutive home Premier League victory for the first time since early 2024. They have also won their last seven matches at Emirates Stadium against sides in the bottom three.
Wolves are winless in 19 Premier League games and have lost their last eight consecutively. Both runs equal the longest such streaks in their league history.
12 of Mikel Arteta’s first 17 Premier League goals this season came from set-pieces, but since November, their last 11 league goals have all originated from open play.
Noni Madueke has scored four goals in his two Premier League starts against Wolves, including a hat-trick for Chelsea at Molineux last season.
Eberechi Eze has scored in five of his last six league appearances against them, while Bukayo Saka has found the net in each of his last three home league games against this opponent.
Given these insights, there is little doubt that Arsenal enter this match as favorites to collect all three points at home and extend their stay at the summit.
While Wolves’ chances of victory appear minimal, they will undoubtedly bring competitiveness and fight until the final whistle; therefore, Arsenal cannot afford to underestimate them.
This match is expected to produce goals, making “Both Teams to Score” a likely outcome. Fans should anticipate a thrilling Saturday night encounter.