Wolves vs Southampton: Where the game will be won and lost

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: Maya Yoshida of Southampton is challenged by Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St Mary’s Stadium on April 13, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) /

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.