Wolverhampton vs. Southampton: Pre-match talking points

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: The Wolverhampton Wanderers team watch the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City at Molineux on September 25, 2018 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC at Molineux on September 16, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

They haven’t scored… a lot

Despite possessing some talented wingers and setting up in a dynamic 5-2-3 formation, Wolves have only scored six goals in six games to start the season.

Granted, this is the same as Southampton, but with Wolves’ reputation and the fact that many have touted them for a top-ten finish, you’d expect a more lucrative goal return from the midlands side.

Nonetheless, many have suggested that Nuno’s team could run away as easy victors based upon Southampton’s defensive fragility, however they are yet to score more than one goal in a Premier League game bar the opening day match against Everton. They still pose a threat but if the Saints can remain resolute at the back there’s no reason they can’t keep Wolves out.