Wolverhampton vs Leeds United Prediction, 3/18/2022 EPL Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 3/15/2022

Game: Wolverhampton vs Leeds United

Date: Friday, March 18, 2022

Location: Molineux Stadium in West Midlands, England

TV: Peacock Premium

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverhampton (+114) Leeds United (+266)

Patrick Bamford and Leeds United (6-8-15, 16th in the EPL) travel to Molineux Stadium on Friday where they'll take on Wolverhampton (14-4-11, 7th in the EPL). The goaltenders who are expected to start will be Jose Sa for Wolverhampton and Illan Meslier for Leeds United. Leeds United are at at +266 while the Wolves are at +114. The total has been set at 2.5.

Wolverhampton took the field against Everton in their most recent match and went home with a win by a final score of 1-0. In sharing the ball, they earned a 97.3% received passes percentage by completing 535 of the 550 passing targets in their last game. Wolverhampton attempted 23 dribbles in this match and successfully completed 13 of the attempts for a rate of 56.5%.

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In relation to shooting accuracy, Wolverhampton finished the game at a 21.4% clip by hitting 3 SoT of 14 total shots. Wolverhampton is averaging 0.93 goals per 90 minutes (27 goals in total) and have tallied 16 assists in all competitions for this campaign.

Joao Moutinho is a guy who can be a difference maker for Wolverhampton. Moutinho has been in the starting lineup in 500 matches during his pro soccer career and has 0.08 goals per 90 mins. The midfielder hailing from Portugal has recorded 39 goals scored in 44,366 minutes. He has 84 assists while tallying 78 yellow card cautions so far in his pro soccer career.

Another player who should impact this match is Raul Jimenez, the forward representing Mexico. Jimenez has been on the field for 18,216 minutes in 197 starting assignments and has earned himself 28 yellow card cautions. He has assisted a teammate on a goal 34 times thus far in his career and he has scored 88 total goals. He currently averages 0.43 goals per 90 for his career.

The guy defending the goal for Wolverhampton will be Jose Sa. Sa has played for a total of 12,375 mins and has tallied 161 saves during his career. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 0.7 (54 total goals given up) and he holds a save percentage of 76.6. The goalie hailing from Portugal has seen 209 shots tried against him in 138 career starts. Sa (94-22-21 record in his career) has accounted for 67 shutouts, which leaves him with a 48.6% clean sheet rate.

For their last match, Leeds United took home the win by a final score of 2-1 against Norwich City. Leeds United had a 55.6% successful dribble percentage by converting 10 out of the 18 dribbles they attempted. They wrapped up this match by completing 351 of the 407 passing attempts for a percentage of 86.2%. Leeds United landed 7 shots tried out of their 13 shots tried giving them a 53.8% clip in their last outing. With 31 goals and 21 assists in all their games, Leeds United is averaging 1.07 goals and 0.72 assists per 90 minutes.

Patrick Bamford should provide a spark for Leeds United. He is averaging 0.49 goals per 90 and has been a starter in 207 outings so far in his pro soccer career. The forward from England has played 18,238 professional minutes while scoring 99 goals. He has earned 23 yellow card warnings in his career and has helped a teammate on a goal 20 times. Be sure to keep an eye out for Raphinha, the forward representing Brazil. Raphinha has been handed 20 yellow card cautions in 8,571 professional minutes played (97 career starting assignments). His goals per 90 minute average so far in his career is 0.28. He has earned 27 goals in his pro soccer career while helping a teammate on a goal 18 different times.

Illan Meslier will reside in front of the goal for Leeds United. In his pro soccer career, Meslier has allowed 153 goals and has accumulated 262 stops in 102 starting assignments. He has allowed 1.50 goals per 90 minutes and he has earned a mark of 42-23-37. He sports a save % of 70.9 and his clean sheet rate sits at 29.4%. Meslier has racked up 30 shutouts while defending 371 shots against him in 9,180 mins throughout his career.

Who will win tonight's EPL game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Wolverhampton (+114)

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