Wolves v Sunderland result
Team pages: Wolves · Sunderland
The model’s pre-match pick
Wolves 1–1 Sunderland — this Premier League match was drawn. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.
What xG said
xG said Wolves: 1.96 to 0.92 in expected goals, from 20 shots to 10, ahead on xG from the 39th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match). The points were shared.
The result
Wolves and Sunderland drew 1–1 at Molineux Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday 2 May.
The goals
Sunderland led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Sunderland: N. Mukiele (17’, assisted by Granit Xhaka); Wolves: S. Bueno (54’, assisted by Hugo Bueno). Dan Ballard (24’) was sent off.
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s three key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with S. Bueno’s goal on 54 minutes.
Discipline
P. Tierney showed four yellow cards and one red — against 3.4 yellows a game across the last 14 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Sunderland: Brian Brobbey (45+2’), Granit Xhaka (56’), Dennis Cirkin (81’) and Robin Roefs (90+2’).
What it changes
Wolves stay 20th after this result (35 league matches played).
Sunderland move down from 11th to 12th (35 league matches played).
Wolves are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Sunderland are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, N. Mukiele (Sunderland) 7.9, S. Bueno (Wolves) 6.7 and Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) 5.6 led the match.
Head-to-head
Sunderland are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Wolves, every meeting checked.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Wolves or Sunderland (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 77.9% of the time in the last 90 days (4074 of 5233).
Next up
Wolves next host Charlton on 21 November 2026.
Sunderland next travel to Aston Villa on 21 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Wolves: Wolves v Charlton, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Sunderland: Aston Villa v Sunderland, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Wolves 1–1 Sunderland · Premier League
- Venue: Molineux Stadium · Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Referee: P. Tierney
- Model coverage: 210 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 3): Wolves 0 · draws 1 · Sunderland 2 · 1.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Wolves 0W 1D 4L · Sunderland 2W 0D 3L
Wolves 1–1 Sunderland (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 210 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 25 April 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Wolves for / against | Line | Sunderland for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5our book | 1 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.88 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.5 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.25 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.25 for · 13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.13 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.63 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: P. Tierney — 3.36 yellow cards a game, 0.14 red cards, 20.29 fouls over 14 matches.
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Wolves
Wolves Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Sá | 22 | 901980 min | 542.5 /90 | 391.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| S. Johnstone | 17 | 901537 min | 523 /90 | 301.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| D. Bentley | 1 | 9090 min | 33 /90 | 33 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| José Sá n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| S. Johnstone n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
Wolves Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Bueno | 30 | 882650 min | 521.8 /90 | 311.1 /90 | 230.8 /90 | 1143.9 /90 | 281 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
| L. Krejčí | 30 | 842520 min | 321.1 /90 | 361.3 /90 | 180.6 /90 | 1134 /90 | 321.1 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
| Y. Mosquera | 26 | 822123 min | 582.5 /90 | 220.9 /90 | 140.6 /90 | 1476.2 /90 | 311.3 /90 | 120.5 /90 |
| Rodrigo Gomes | 20 | 44881 min | 191.9 /90 | 80.8 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 373.8 /90 | 60.6 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Toti Gomes | 17 | 821387 min | 221.4 /90 | 100.6 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 664.3 /90 | 100.6 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Gomes n 8 | 89.4 | 1.9 | 2 | N. Sadiki |
| André n 8 | 89.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | N. Sadiki |
| Hugo Bueno n 8 | 89.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | N. Sadiki |
| S. Bueno n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.4 | O. Alderete |
| L. Krejčí n 8 | 84.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| João Gomes n 8 | 89.4 | 3.4 |
| André n 8 | 89.9 | 3 |
| Hugo Bueno n 8 | 89.6 | 3 |
| S. Bueno n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| L. Krejčí n 8 | 84.5 | 1.5 |
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Wolves Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Strand Larsen | 26 | 611593 min | 60.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 261.5 /90 | 140.8 /90 | 90.5 /90 | 50.3 /90 |
| T. Arokodare | 26 | 581502 min | 60.4 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 402.4 /90 | 161 /90 | 120.7 /90 | 181.1 /90 |
| Hwang Hee-Chan | 25 | 591475 min | 30.2 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 211.3 /90 | 70.4 /90 | 150.9 /90 | 90.5 /90 |
| M. Mane | 23 | 711636 min | 20.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 291.6 /90 | 120.7 /90 | 201.1 /90 | 231.3 /90 |
| A. Armstrong | 12 | 78939 min | 10.1 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 90.9 /90 | 30.3 /90 | 80.8 /90 | 90.9 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| João Gomes n 8 | 89.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| André n 8 | 89.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Hugo Bueno n 8 | 89.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| S. Bueno n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| L. Krejčí n 8 | 84.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| João Gomes n 8 | 89.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| André n 8 | 89.9 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Hugo Bueno n 8 | 89.6 | 0.1 | 0 |
| S. Bueno n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Krejčí n 8 | 84.5 | 0 | 0 |
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Sunderland
Sunderland Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Roefs | 32 | 902880 min | 1003.1 /90 | 431.3 /90 | 10 /90 |
| M. Ellborg | 4 | 90360 min | 102.5 /90 | 30.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Roefs n 8 | 90 | 3 |
| M. Ellborg n 4 | 90 | 2.5 |
Sunderland Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Hume | 34 | 822790 min | 612 /90 | 240.8 /90 | 100.3 /90 | 1675.4 /90 | 290.9 /90 | 90.3 /90 |
| O. Alderete | 31 | 872689 min | 321.1 /90 | 321.1 /90 | 280.9 /90 | 1414.7 /90 | 301 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
| N. Mukiele | 28 | 892505 min | 642.3 /90 | 351.3 /90 | 90.3 /90 | 1666 /90 | 291 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| Dan Ballard | 28 | 792205 min | 341.4 /90 | 210.9 /90 | 241 /90 | 1747.1 /90 | 281.1 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
| Reinildo | 20 | 811626 min | 311.7 /90 | 271.5 /90 | 130.7 /90 | 1055.8 /90 | 281.5 /90 | 60.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Hume n 8 | 82.1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | — |
| E. Le Fée n 8 | 80.6 | 1 | 1.8 | — |
| R. Roefs n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.4 | — |
| O. Alderete n 8 | 86.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | S. Bueno |
| N. Sadiki n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 1.1 | Hugo Bueno |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Hume n 8 | 82.1 | 1.9 |
| E. Le Fée n 8 | 80.6 | 2.8 |
| O. Alderete n 8 | 86.6 | 1.6 |
| N. Sadiki n 8 | 90 | 1.8 |
| G. Xhaka n 8 | 72.5 | 1.6 |
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Sunderland Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Brobbey | 25 | 651619 min | 60.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 221.2 /90 | 140.8 /90 | 110.6 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| C. Talbi | 24 | 621485 min | 40.2 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 211.3 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 140.8 /90 | 171 /90 |
| W. Isidor | 24 | 481145 min | 30.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 272.1 /90 | 131 /90 | 00 /90 | 70.6 /90 |
| Eliezer Mayenda | 14 | 59824 min | 20.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 111.2 /90 | 60.7 /90 | 50.5 /90 | 70.8 /90 |
| R. Mundle | 12 | 39473 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 81.5 /90 | 40.8 /90 | 20.4 /90 | 193.6 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Hume n 8 | 82.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| E. Le Fée n 8 | 80.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| R. Roefs n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| O. Alderete n 8 | 86.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| N. Sadiki n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Hume n 8 | 82.1 | 0.1 | 0 |
| E. Le Fée n 8 | 80.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| R. Roefs n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| O. Alderete n 8 | 86.6 | 0 | 0 |
| N. Sadiki n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Wolves | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 58% | Possession | 42% |
| 1.72 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.66 |
| 20 | Shots | 10 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 13 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 6 | Corners | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 11 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 6 |
| 438 | Passes | 327 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 76% |
Wolves Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Bentley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Y. Mosquera | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Bueno | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Toti Gomes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| André | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| João Gomes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Mane | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Armstrong | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Arokodare | 89 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Hugo Bueno | 78 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Pedro Lima | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Rodrigo Gomes sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Gomes sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Tom Edozie sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Sunderland Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Roefs | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.6 |
| N. Mukiele | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.9 |
| O. Alderete | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Xhaka | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Y | 7.9 |
| T. Hume | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| E. Le Fée | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Talbi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Reinildo | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| N. Sadiki | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Brobbey | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| Dan Ballard | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R | 4.2 |
| Dennis Cirkin sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| H. Diarra sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| W. Isidor sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Wolves v Sunderland — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-10-18 Sunderland 2–0 Wolves
- 2018-05-06 Sunderland 3–0 Wolves
- 2017-12-09 Wolves 0–0 Sunderland
Shot Map and Expected Goals
Wolves 1.96 xG from 20 shots, Sunderland 0.92 from 10. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolves | 20 | 1 | 1.96 |
| Sunderland | 10 | 1 | 0.92 |
Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.
Expected Goals Race
At half-time, xG was level: Wolves 0.76, Sunderland 0.60. At full time, Wolves led on xG, 1.96 to 0.92. The widest gap was 1.04 xG to Wolves, in the 91st minute.
The Full Post-Match Picture
Pro members see this match shot by shot — every attempt with its expected-goals value, the situation and shot-type breakdowns, the xG timeline, and how the model’s pre-match probabilities compared with what happened. Plus every market the model graded for this fixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Wolves v Sunderland?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Wolves v Sunderland was Home or Away.
- What is the head-to-head record between Wolves and Sunderland?
- In their last 3 meetings, Wolves won 0, Sunderland won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Wolves and Sunderland?
- Recent form — Wolves 0W 1D 4L; Sunderland 2W 0D 3L.
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