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Pyunik vs Wolves Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and prediction

Wolves travel to Armenia to face Pyunik in the first-leg of their Europa League qualifying tie.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side crushed Crusaders 6-1 on aggregate in the previous round and are strong favourites to establish a first-leg lead when they face the Armenians on Thursday night.

Latest odds

Indeed, Wolves can be backed at just 1/6 (1.17) with bet365 to seize the initiative in the tie with victory in Yerevan.

Pyunik are available at 14/1 (15.0) to make home advantage count by recording a stunning win against the Premier League side.

Indeed, the scale of the task facing Aleksandr Tarkhanov's team is reflected by bet365's 5/1 (6.0) quote for Thursday's tie to end in stalemate.

Team news

Raul Jimenez scored twice at Seaview last week but limped off with a knock in the second half of that match and may not be risked in Armenia with the Premier League kick-off just days away. Morgan Gibbs-White could replace the Mexican.

Wolves' new signing Patrick Cutrone could make his debut after moving from AC Milan to Molineux, whilst Adama Traore may again deputise for the injured Matt Doherty.

Preview

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Despite conceding a shock opener against Crusaders last week, Wolves rallied to record a supremely comfortable 4-1 win in Northern Ireland.

The men from Molineux possess an abundance of quality in the final third and the 4/5 (1.80) quote from bet365 for the visitors to score at least three times may represent good value.

Punters, too, may be tempted by bet365's 6/5 (2.20) quote for Wolves to win both halves in Armenia. The selection would have landed in both ties against Crusaders.

Prediction

Wolves will be determined to establish a fine first-leg lead ahead of Pyunik's visit to Molineux next week. Santo's side should, again, prove to be far too strong for the opposition.

As such, backing the men from Molineux (-2) to beat the handicap mark at 5/4 (2.25) could well represent real value.

Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Betting Banner - Best BetWolves (-2) to win at 5/4 (2.25) for a 1pt stake at bet365Bet365 Footer
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