Soccer Prediction For Today, Saturday 13th December – Arsenal VS Wolves
Match Preview: Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Competition: English Premier League (Matchweek 16)
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Broadcast: TNT Sports 1
Match: Arsenal VS Wolves
 Arsenal | Match Time & Date: 21:00 13/12/2025 Tips: HWEH Advertisements |  Wolves |
The Context: Top vs. Bottom Mismatch
Saturday night football at the Emirates presents a classic “David vs. Goliath” scenario, but without much hope for the slingshot. League leaders Arsenal host a Wolverhampton Wanderers side that is currently anchored to the bottom of the table.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are looking to consolidate their lead at the summit after a minor hiccup last weekend—a frustrated 2-1 loss away to Aston Villa. However, they responded immediately in midweek with a dominant 3-0 Champions League victory over Club Brugge, where Gabriel Martinelli and new signing Viktor Gyökeres ran the show. With Manchester City and Liverpool breathing down their necks, Arsenal views this fixture as a non-negotiable three points.
On the other side, the situation at Molineux is dire. Wolves sit 20th in the table with just two points from 15 games. Manager Rob Edwards is under immense pressure after a humiliating 4-1 home defeat to Manchester United on Monday night. With the worst defensive record in the league (33 goals conceded) and an attack that has scored just once away from home all season, they arrive in North London firmly in damage-limitation mode.
Head-to-Head (H2H) History
The historical data paints a bleak picture for the visitors. Arsenal has turned this fixture into a routine procession in recent years.
Total Dominance: Arsenal has won the last 8 consecutive meetings against Wolves in the Premier League.
Defensive Mastery: In those last 8 wins, Arsenal kept 5 clean sheets.
Recent Meetings:
Jan 25, 2025: Wolves 0-1 Arsenal
Aug 17, 2024: Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
Apr 20, 2024: Wolves 0-2 Arsenal
Dec 2, 2023: Arsenal 2-1 Wolves
Aggregate Score: Over the last 8 games, Arsenal leads 17-3.
Tactical Analysis
Arsenal: relentless Pressure
Even with defensive absentees—Riccardo Calafiori is suspended, and William Saliba remains a doubt with a knock—Arsenal’s system is robust enough to handle Wolves.
Midfield Control: With Declan Rice expected to return to the starting XI alongside Mikel Merino, Arsenal will camp in the Wolves‘ half. The key will be the wide overloads created by Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber (playing inverted), which will stretch Wolves’ back five until it snaps.
Set-Piece Threat: Wolves have conceded the most goals from set-pieces this season. Arsenal, statistically the best set-piece team in Europe, will target the near post on corners, looking for the head of Gabriel Magalhães.
Wolves: Park the Bus and Pray
Wolves have no choice but to play a low 5-4-1 block. Their only hope is to frustrate Arsenal for the first 60 minutes.
The Counter-Attack Void: Without the pace of Pedro Neto (sold in the summer) and with Matheus Cunha struggling for fitness, Wolves lack an “out ball.” This means even if they clear their lines, the ball will likely come straight back at them, leading to waves of Arsenal attacks.
Away Form: Wolves have conceded an average of 1.71 goals per away game while scoring just 0.14. They effectively offer zero threat on the road.
Straightforward Prediction: Arsenal -1.5 Handicap
The request for Arsenal to “win with 2 goals” aligns perfectly with the statistical reality. The gap in class here is arguably the widest in the division this weekend. Arsenal averages 2.57 goals per game at the Emirates, while Wolves have failed to score in 6 of their 7 away matches.
This game state will likely see Arsenal score early (within the first 30 minutes) and then control possession to preserve energy for the busy festive period, adding a second or third goal as Wolves tire in the final stages.
Why the -1.5 Handicap (Winning by 2+ goals) is the Pro Pick:
Wolves’ Toothless Attack: It is highly unlikely Wolves will score. A clean sheet for Arsenal is the baseline expectation.
Scoreline Probability: The most probable scorelines (2-0, 3-0, 4-0) all cover the “win by 2 goals” criteria.
H2H Trend: Arsenal has won by a margin of 2+ goals in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Official Prediction
Primary Pick: Arsenal Asian Handicap -1.5 (Arsenal to win by 2 or more goals)
Secondary Pick: Arsenal Win to Nil
Correct Score Prediction: Arsenal 3 – 0 Wolves
Pro Insight: Back Bukayo Saka to Score or Assist. Wolves’ left-back option, Toti Gomes, struggles against agile wingers, and Saka has a goal contribution in his last 4 games against the Old Gold.