Wolves play host to Crusaders in the Europa League on Thursday night. The home side will be in confident mood after winning the Premier League Asia Trophy at the weekend.
It is the first time that the Premier League outfit have played in European competition in almost 40 years and so it promises to be a memorable night at Molineux.
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Nuno Espirito Santo's side are not expected to fluff their lines against their Northern Irish opponents. Indeed, bet365 offer just 1/50 (1.02) that Wolves win Thursday's first-leg tie.
The Northern Irish side overcame Faroese opposition to set up this tie. A meeting with the team that finished seventh in the Premier League last season, however, is a significant step up in class.
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The enormity of the challenge facing the visitors is reflected by bet365's 28/1 (29.0) quote for an away win. The same firm go 12/1 (13.0) that Thursday's tussle ends all square.
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Wolves are expected to name a strong side. Ruben Neves, Diego Jota and Conor Coady are all likely to start. Morgan Gibbs-White will be hoping to feature but Raul Jimenez looks set to miss out after playing his part in Mexico's Gold Cup triumph this summer.
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Preview
Wolves have only lost one match at Molineux in 2019 - their first match of the year against Crystal Palace - and so Santo's side will be determined to turn in an impressive performance in their first competitive home fixture of the campaign.
Consequently, it could prove to be a long night for the men from Northern Ireland. Crusaders suffered a 7-1 aggregate defeat against Fulham - the last English side they faced in this competition - eight years ago.
Wolves are available at just 1/7 (1.14) to lead at both half-time and full-time on Thursday and the odds compilers go 2/5 (1.40) that Santo's outfit win without conceding on their return to European action.
Prediction
It is difficult to envisage anything other than a comfortable win for classy Wolves. Santo's men were superb last season and a stable summer should provide a platform for more of the same this term.
The hosts will be determined to put this tie to bed before they travel to Belfast next week. As such, bet365's 11/10 (2.10) quote for Wolves (-4) to beat the handicap mark may represent real value for punters here.
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Wolves (-4) at 11/10 (2.10) for a1pt stake at bet365
