I expect Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) to start on the bench.

Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers will face off shortly at 10 p.m. (Korea time) on the 13th at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England for the 32nd round of the 2024-2025 Premier League season.

This match is garnering significant attention from domestic fans regarding whether it will be the last showdown of the season between Korean Re player Son Heung-min (Tottenham) and Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) on the Premier League stage. Both teams are struggling in the lower mid-table, making the three points desperately needed, so a fierce contest is expected.

Tottenham ace Son Heung-min has recorded 127 goals in the Premier League, positioning him jointly 16th all-time, but he has notably not scored against Wolverhampton. However, Wolverhampton has conceded the most goals fourth in the league this season with 59, making it likely that Son Heung-min's 'goal drought' could end.

On the other hand, Hwang Hee-chan aims for consecutive goals against Tottenham. He scored the opening goal in the last matchup, helping his team earn points, and he is currently boosting his condition through training, having seen his playing time decrease recently. Attention is focused on whether Hwang Hee-chan can play a decisive role once again.

In recent head-to-head records, Wolverhampton shows a clear advantage. In their last four matches, Wolverhampton has recorded three wins and one draw, demonstrating overwhelming performance. Having won their last three league games and gaining momentum, Wolverhampton plans to exploit Tottenham's defense by executing quick attacks through the left-side combination of Larsen, Bellegarde, and Ait Nouri.

Tottenham aims for revenge. Following their victory over Southampton in the previous 31st round, Tottenham is determined to continue their winning streak against Wolverhampton on the road. Currently sitting 14th in the league, Tottenham has scored 58 goals this season, ranking second in the league for goals, and remains a formidable offensive threat. Dominic Solanke and Richarlison have returned to the attack, and Mikey van der Ven is prepared to play again in defense. With most of the regular starters recovering except for Dejan Kulusevski, attention is drawn to whether this match, with 'full strength,' could be a turning point for revival.

The British 'BBC' reported the situations of both teams ahead of the match. The media noted, 'Wolverhampton has recorded three consecutive wins recently and has not lost in their last four encounters against Tottenham. Matheus Cunha has returned, but his starting position is uncertain, and Jorgen Larsen is aiming for a fourth consecutive goal.'

Furthermore, they emphasized Son Heung-min's struggles, stating, 'Tottenham has lost five of their last six away games, and Son Heung-min has scored only one goal (a penalty against Bournemouth) in his last 15 games. James Maddison has recorded 2 goals and 2 assists in the last four games, serving as the focal point of the team's attack.'

Additionally, British media 'Sportsmol' predicted Son Heung-min would start on the bench. The outlet anticipates that Tottenham will deploy a 4-3-3 formation with Mathis Tel, Richarlison, and Brennan Johnson leading the attack.

They also remarked, 'In recent seasons, Tottenham has struggled against Wolverhampton despite having a complete squad. In this match, it is highly likely that manager Ange Postecoglou will rest key players, which may once again disappoint traveling fans.' They further explained that 'Wolverhampton has shown a stable flow in their recent attacking tactics, and with the rested Cunha joining, their strength has been further enhanced. It is expected that under this momentum, coach Vitor Pereira's team will achieve four consecutive wins and narrow the points gap with Tottenham.'

The outlet claimed Wolverhampton would win 2-1.

Another British outlet, '90min,' also predicted Son Heung-min starting on the bench. They similarly expect a 4-3-3 formation with Mathis Tel, Solanke, and Wilson Odoeber leading the line.

'90min' reported that 'In their last encounter in December, the two teams played to a 2-2 draw. A similar result is highly likely in this match as well. Both teams are expected to focus on offense at Molineux Stadium, and Wolverhampton may actively capitalize on the situation where Tottenham is conserving van der Ven for the Europa League.'

'They noted, 'The Tottenham defense without van der Ven has shown clear signs of vulnerability. The midfield could also suffer from a slight breakdown due to some rotation. Nevertheless, changes in the forward line may actually produce a positive effect. With key strikers taking a rest, fresh players are likely to help attack the Wolverhampton defense.' They predicted this match would likely be an exciting high-scoring affair, ultimately concluding in a 2-2 draw.'

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