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

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers in action with Ryan Bertrand, Nathan Redmond and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton 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 Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

Counter Attacks

Given the way that Wolves set-up and the strengths that they process; Saints could be at a real threat of conceding from a counter attack.

The Wanderers tend to adopt a 3-5-2 system as defensively they have not been as astound this season compared to last, but with a well-worked 2-0 win in their last fixture against Manchester City two weeks ago; Wolves could be starting to find their stride.

Not to mention both their goals were scored through right-wing-back Adama Traore; who hit City on the counter during the game and in particular later on after the 80th minute mark.

On the other end of the spectrum; Southampton are considered to be very weak at defending counter-attacks and in order to avoid conceding in this phase of play should adopt the same system of 3-5-2 as previously mentioned to help tighten up their defence.