Wolverhampton - Cardiff

Wolverhampton Wanderers enter matchday 13 of the Championship with momentum, having secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Watford last time out. Their recent form shows a resilient side that bounced back from a mid-October slump by taking seven points from their last four league outings. Cardiff City arrive at Molineux Stadium in similarly positive spirits after a clinical 1-0 win against Birmingham City. The visitors have displayed a potent attacking edge throughout October, highlighted by a commanding 5-1 thrashing of Watford, though they remain focused on maintaining consistency after a mixed run of results earlier in the autumn.

This encounter marks the first meeting between the two sides since Wolverhampton Wanderers claimed a 2-0 win in the Premier League on 2 March 2019. The hosts will look to the expected XI featuring Adam Armstrong and Kieran Trippier to dictate play, despite the absence of the injured Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Gomes. Cardiff City, missing Rubin Colwill due to injury, will rely on Yousef Salech and Nathan Trott to secure a result. As both teams aim to climb the table, the tactical battle at Molineux Stadium will determine which side can sustain their current resurgence.