Wolves vs Gillingham – Julen Lopetegui takes command of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ first crucial match in the EFL Cup fourth round against Gillingham on Tuesday evening. At a time when the home team is bottom of the Premier League standings, Gillingham is bottom of League Two.
Wolves and Julen Lopetegui have plenty to worry about as they sit four points shy of safety in the Premier League, but Tuesday’s game against Gillingham seems like the start of a new era.
Wolves vs Gillingham – Betting Analysis
According to sources, the Spaniard plans to go on a signing spree in January, with some high-profile names expected to come at Molineux, potentially upending the process of buying younger players with the possibility to sell for a profit later on.
Wolves are off to an important and challenging start. Following this game, Everton, Manchester United, and Aston Villa await, before a trip to Liverpool in the FA Cup. However, for the time being, Lopetegui will be focused on getting Wolves to their first EFL Cup quarter-final in 27 years.
Wolves have played friendlies against Empoli and Cadiz in the build-up to this encounter, drawing with the Italians before winning a thriller against the La Liga team 4-3.
From Neil Harris’ perspective, this match is low on the club’s priority list at a time when they are fighting to stay in the EFL. Gillingham are currently in last place in the fourth division, despite having a game in hand on some of the teams above them and being only a point behind 21st place.
However, after a number of postponements, this team is well rested, and they will see this as an opportunity to potentially set up a money-spinning last-eight tie.
Gillingham are already in that position, having been drawn at home to Leicester City in the FA Cup third round, which arguably takes the weight off this battle because they already have extra money coming in.
The Kent-based club also demonstrated in the previous round that they are capable of defeating Premier League rivals on their home turf, coming from behind to overcome Brentford in a penalty shootout.
Wolves vs Gillingham – Head-to-head
Our Prediction: Home Win
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