Wolves vs Gillingham Predictions & Tips - Can Lopetegui Give Wolves a New Manager Bounce in the EFL Cup?

Alex Waite

Editor

Last updated: 20 Dec 2022

Alex Waite 20 Dec 2022

Share this article

Wolves vs Gillingham predictions for Tuesday’s EFL Cup match
The fixture is being played at Molineux (19:45 GMT)
Wolves have won their last 2 matches
Can Lopetegui make a winning start at Molineux?
Preview, stats & team news

Expired

Wolves have won to nil in 3 of their last 4 home matches against Gillingham (Getty Images)

Wolves vs Gillingham Predictions

New Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui will want to make a positive start at Molineux. Wolves can see off a Gillingham side lacking goals and form.

Wolves vs Gillingham Predictions
Head-to-Head
Wolves Form
Wolves Injuries & Team News
Gillingham Form
Gillingham Injuries & Team News
Wolves vs Gillingham Live Stream FAQ

Wolves have won their last 2 matches (EFL Cup)
Wolves have won to nil in 3 of their last 4 home matches against Gillingham
Gillingham have failed to score in their last 3 away matches
Gillingham have conceded 2+ goals in their last 2 matches

Head-to-Head

Wolves have a 7-6 advantage against Gillingham in 15 meetings with two draws.

Wolves Form

Wolves drew with Empoli (1-1) before beating Cadiz (4-3) during the World Cup break. Nathan Collins, Daniel Podence and two Cadiz own goals helped Wolves to victory last time out.

Wanderers previously lost 2-0 at home against Arsenal and beat Leeds 1-0 in the EFL Cup before the break. Wolves also defeated Preston (2-1) to advance in the EFL Cup this season.

Wolves Injuries & Team News

Forwards Chiquinho Sasa Kalajdzic and Pedro Neto and defender Jonny are out.

Gillingham Form

Gillingham ended their four-match winless run with a 3-2 home win over Dagenham and Redbridge in the FA Cup. Elkan Baggott, Max Elmer and Hakeeb Adelakun struck to seal the win.

The Gills lost to Salford (3-0) and drew with Crawley (0-0) and Dagenham and Redbridge (1-1) before the win.

Neil Harris’s side beat AFC Wimbledon (2-0) and Exeter and Brentford on penalties previously in the EFL Cup.

Gillingham Injuries & Team News

Gillingham have no injuries or suspensions.

Wolves vs Gillingham Live Stream FAQ

Where can I watch the Wolves vs Gillingham live stream?

Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch the Wolves vs Gillingham live stream.

What time does Wolves vs Gillingham Start?

The match starts at 19:45 GMT on Tuesday, December 20

Verdict

Wolverhampton v Gillingham

Wolves can dominate at home against an out of form Gillingham side at Molineux. Lopetegui is likely to get his first win as Wolves’ new boss.

Wolves Win to Nil

Win to Nil

@8/15 - 2 Units

Bet £10 Get £30

with bonus code NEWBONUS

Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 300% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30 in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply.

Bet at bet365

Wolves -2

Handicap

@13/10 - 1 Unit

Bet £10 Get £30

with bonus code NEWBONUS

Bet at bet365