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Wolves aim for sixth straight win vs. struggling Stoke
29 Aug
Summary
- Wolves host Stoke seeking a sixth consecutive victory.
- Stoke City arrives under pressure after two opening losses.
- Historically, Stoke has performed well at Molineux.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to host Stoke City at Molineux Stadium, with Wolves manager Cesar Peixoto looking to extend his impressive five-match winning streak. The home team is considered the favorite, having secured a recent away win against Preston North End and a Carabao Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
Stoke City, managed by Mark Robins, arrives under considerable pressure. The Potters have lost both of their opening league fixtures this season against Swansea and Southampton, and were also eliminated from the EFL Cup following a midweek defeat to Hull City.
This encounter marks the first league meeting between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Stoke City since April 2012. Despite their current struggles, Stoke City has a history of performing well at Molineux, having won two and drawn one of their last four away league games against Wolves.
Both teams are dealing with player absences. Wolverhampton Wanderers will be without Kieran Trippier, Jeanricner Bellegarde, Rafiki Said Ahamada, Ladislav Krejčí, and Yerson Mosquera. Stoke City's defensive options are depleted with Aaron Cresswell sidelined through injury, and midfielder Svante Ingelsson serving a suspension.
