Wolves vs Watford Predictions: Wolverhampton Wanderers Line-up
Wolves travel to Watford on Saturday aiming to avenge their FA Cup semi-final loss.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have done an excellent job upon their return to the Premier League this season. They are currently seventh in the table and come into this game off the back of a morale-boosting 3-1 win over Arsenal.
Watford, on the other hand, are eighth in the table and will look to beat Wolves to move closer to European qualification.
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Nuno has a clean bill of health ahead of the Watford encounter.
Probable Wolves XI
Formation: 3-5-2
Manager: Nuno Espírito Santo
Rui Patricio (GK)
The Portuguese shot-stopper has had a solid debut season in the Premier League. He is set to start in goal at the weekend.
Matt Doherty (RWB)
The Irishman has been one of Wolves’ best players this season as he provides a brilliant balance between the attack and the defence.
Ryan Bennett (CB)
Bennett has been a regular fixture in Wolves’ three-man backline this campaign. He is expected to retain his place in the team.
Connor Coady (RCB)
The skipper has been a mainstay in the Wolves squad and is expected to lead the backline against Watford on Saturday.
Willy Boly (LCB)
Boly has been a rock at the back for Wolves this season and his presence will be important against an exciting Watford side this weekend.
Jonny Castro (LWB)
Castro has made a good impact in his first Premier League season and deserves to keep his place at left wing-back against Watford.
Ruben Neves (CDM)
A classy operator of the ball, Neves scored a fantastic free-kick in the 3-1 victory over Arsenal on Wednesday. He is an undoubted starter at Vicarage Road.
Joao Moutinho (LCM)
The Portuguese international has been massively influential for Santo’s side so far and his creativity in the midfield could determine Saturday’s result.
Leander Dendoncker (RCM)
After a difficult start to life in the Premier League, Dendoncker has settled in nicely and is now one of the first names on Santo’s team sheet.
Diogo Jota (LS)
With 8 goals and 4 assists in the Premier League, Jota has been a vital player for Santo and he will be hoping to continue his tremendous form on Saturday.
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Raul Jimenez (RS)
Jimenez has been a revelation at the Molineux, forging an excellent partnership with Jota and ripping apart defences at will. He’ll look to cause havoc in the Watford backline at the weekend.