Brighton’s 49‑goal, 31‑assist tally is the sort of offensive engine that can out‑spiral a Wolves side that has conceded 63 in the season. Danny Welbeck’s 13‑goal haul gives them a lethal finishing edge, and with the team still 7 points clear of the relegation zone, the pressure is on Wolves to keep the shape and deny the Hove forwards the quick‑transition chances that have been their Achilles’ heel. A disciplined 4‑4‑2 with a high press will be the only way to blunt the Crystal Palace‑style counter‑attacks that Brighton’s midfield has been shredded by last season. Wolverhampton, sitting at the bottom with a –38 goal difference, will need to stay compact and hit on the counter, but their average 25 goals scored falls short of the 49 they face at home. A 3‑5‑2 that can hold the shape and crash into pockets of space behind Brighton’s advanced full‑backs could create those few travel spots that the Saints have struggled to find. If Wolves can force Brighton into defensive frustration, the match could swing on a single set‑piece or the occasional lapse in Midfield control – a reminder that in the Premier League, the margin between a point and a pointless night is razor‑thin.