Nathan Redmond was the difference maker the last time Southampton played Wolves, scoring a brace in a 3-1 win.
Since then Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men have struggled in form and a test against European qualifiers in Wolves almost feels like a uphill battle; especially given that the midlands club beat Premier League champions Manchester City just before the international break.
This despite their early struggles having had to an hectic schedule; Nuno Espirito Santo’s men enter this fixture in better form than the Saints, who could make it and tough day at the office for the south-coast club.
Southampton’s opposition host an array of talent, in particular Portuguese internationals Rui Patricio, Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho; whilst Mexican Raul Jimenez always posses a threat.
Looking at the tactical-side of this fixture, and the quality that both sides have within their ranks; we’ll look into where the game can be taken control of and situations in which Southampton could victor or lose this fixture, onto the first threat.