Wolves begin their early preparations for the 2021-2022 campaign with a pre-season friendly against Segunda Division outfit Las Palmas. The match schedules for Monday at Gran Canaria with kickoff at 10 pm.
First, Wolves prepare for the start of the season with an opener against Leicester City on August 14. On the other hand, Las Palmas begin their new season campaign with a tie against Real Valladolid on August 15.
Las Palmas were on top of their game between 2015 and 2018, staying in the Segunda division last three seasons. Furthermore, the side secured ninth place consecutive finishes in the run.
However, it remains a fight to advance to the La Liga next season. 58-year-old Pepe Mel remains at the helm – who previously managed Premier League outfit West Bromwich in 2014. However, his stance lasted only four months.
The buildup to the new season has been difficult for Wolves, especially after parting ways with Nuno Espirito. It started with a 1-0 defeat to Crewe Alexandra last weekend. The match was Bruno Lage’s first managerial role.
Despite the disappointing result, it was on a positive note for forward Jose Jimenez returning from a head injury. He sustained the serious injury back in November against Arsenal. Thirty-three minutes under his belt is enough to get the talisman up and running ahead of the new season.
Las Palmas vs Wolves Head to Head
Both sides are yet to face each other, and this marks their first encounter. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Sevilla 1-0 Las Palmas
- Las Palmas 1-0 Espanyol
- UD Logrones 0-1 Las Palmas
- Las Palmas 3-2 Albacete Balompie
- Sporting Gijon 1-0 Las Palmas
Away
- Real Betis 0-1 Wolves
- Crewe Alexandra 1-0 Wolves
- Wolves 1-2 Man United
- Everton 1-0 Wolves
- Tottenham 2-0 Wolves
Las Palmas Team News
We expect to see new signings at the camp, including Unai Veiga, Enrico Ferigra, Rafa Mujica, Pinchi, Raul Navas, and Adalberto Penaranda. Another surprise package to the lineup is former Real Madrid and PSG attacker Jese Rodriguez.
Wolves Team News
There continue to be speculations over the future of midfielder Ruben Neves with rumours of a move away to either Manchester United and Arsenal. Euro squad players in Nelson Semedo and Joao Moutinho will get some minutes under their belt.
Prediction and Odds
The home side is more than capable of causing an upset for the Premier League outfit this Monday.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 2.5
