Bruno Lage’s appointment at Wolves was more or less seen as a confusing one at the start. However, things have changed and anyone who doubted the appointment of the Portuguese national is tight-lipped when they see his teams win games and prevent the opponent from scoring.

Surprisingly these were some of the things told about Brendon Rodgers when he was appointed as the manager of Leicester City. So it is always interesting to see how these two sides face each other and the kind of tactics that Rodgers will implement to prevent Lage and company from taking three points.

A thunderous matchday 26 of 38

Arsenal vs Brentford, Leeds United vs Manchester United, Manchester City vs Tottenham and so on are just some of the main fixtures set to take place on matchday 26 of 38. As we keep closing in on the season, we are bound to understand how the league will eventually end up being and by now, many of us might have an idea or two as to how things will proceed.

Whether or not we will see our favourite club climb the table is something that can be kept aside for the latter. For now, focus on the fixtures at hand because it is Wolves vs Leicester City. 

Date and Venue 

Wolves vs Leicester City is set to take place on the 20th of February 2022 at the Molineux Stadium. 

All That Could Happen in 90 minutes 

The Wolves' newfound style of play mixed with Leicester's old famous counter-attacking style calls out for a game of epic proportions. While the Foxes haven’t exactly been themselves this season, we can see a few glimpses of the Champions they once were. With James Madison and Vardy providing all the options in terms of goals, Leicester has what it takes to come forward and complete the task with ease. 

However, the Foxes being dependent on Kasper Schmeichel is another scene that we are getting to see now and then. Due to that, Leicester has to rectify their mistakes and get things going if they were to face an up and coming team in Wolves. 

With a new sense of hope and an improved DNA, Wolves under Bruno Lage look like a solid Premier League team that raises the standard of the competition. They concede a lot less, defend really well and also have a good work rate between both the youngsters and the seniors of the squad. 

While it is true that they score fewer goals, they still manage to make life difficult for every other opponent in the Premier League. When other teams have taken time to get used to a new system, Wolves have done it the easy way and have effortlessly transitioned their play to suit the ideas and tactics of Bruno Lage.

Right from a strong defence to their attacking power, Lage has overseen a beautiful formation that might as well promote Wolves to qualify for Europe. However, in order to do that, Wolves need to finish the remainder of the season with the same level of intensity and commitment that they have been showcasing all along.

The Battle for the Top Four 

When the bets were off for the three-horse race, everyone realised that the league would offer something more. And it did so with clubs fighting for a top-four finish as everyone shifted their football betting activities to teams between 4th and 7th in the table. And unsurprisingly, both Wolves and Leicester City are a part of the equation. 

Leicester, as we have known, is always in contention for Europe and this season is no different. On the other hand, Wolves is a surprise entry who is taking the league by storm. Due to that, this clash between Wolves and Leicester is not only about three points but for the intense competition to qualify for Europe.

So who will it be? A team that is constantly putting out good performances or a team that has momentum but is not displaying a fighting spirit? While that assessment clearly points out that one is better than the other, you cannot really say what will happen in the Premier League. 

We have seen teams dominate the last period of a second half and win games and also teams that score during injury time. So the process is quite unpredictable and you will learn more when the game between Wolves and Leicester kicks off on the 20th of February. 

Wolves vs Leicester City: Head-to-head 

We have only seen a few games between Wolves and Leicester mainly owing to the many years that Wolves were in the Championship. So a total of 9 games have been played between these two sides, out of which Leicester hold a small lead.

By looking at their head-to-head record, you are bound to be a little confused as to who really has the momentum in this game. Both their away records haven’t seen significant growth and Leicester’s current form does not especially indicate the team that we have been seeing for years. 

So this fixture could always end up being a tight affair and if you want to have your say in it, visit betrino.com and place your bets. 

Notable Fixtures 

Leicester City vs Wolves - 1-0 (14th August 2021)

Wolves’ previous visit to the King Power Stadium, which was the reverse fixture that took place at the start of the season, saw them only getting used to Bruno Lage’s system but they were not quite there. Hence, they failed to gain any momentum in the game and fell to a defeat at the famous grounds of Leicester. 

Wolves vs Leicester - 0-0 (7th February 2021) 

Wolves under Nuno Espírito Santo were a whole different team. While the Portuguese national did create wonders, his tenure came to an end and the management did the right thing in bringing Bruno Lage.