Wolves lineup vs Cardiff

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Wolves' expected lineup vs Cardiff, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 15 matches): Sá (12); Djiga (11), Bueno (11), Gomes (9), Tchatchoua (8); André (13), Munetsi (12), López (11); Mane (10). Out: Gomes, Armstrong. Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Watford match on 24 Oct.

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Wolves predicted lineup vs Cardiff

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Wolves are without Gomes and Armstrong at home to Cardiff in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 15 official matches is: Sá in goal, a back five of Djiga, Bueno, Gomes, Gomes and Tchatchoua, and Mane and Armstrong further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. GKSá
  2. DEFGomesOut
  3. FWDMane
  4. FWDArmstrongOut

Team news

  • Unavailable: Gomes (Out), Armstrong (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 15 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 15 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Wolves, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Wolves are 4th in the CHA on 21 points from 12 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.

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4-2-3-1most-used · 15 of last 30
4-2-3-1
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3-4-2-1
33%
3-5-1-1
10%
3-5-2
3%

Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

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Wolves

What is Wolves's expected lineup?
Wolves are without Gomes and Armstrong at home to Cardiff in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 15 official matches is: Sá in goal, a back five of Djiga, Bueno, Gomes, Gomes and Tchatchoua, and Mane and Armstrong further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Sá, Djiga, Bueno, Gomes (out), Gomes, Tchatchoua, André, Munetsi, López, Mane, Armstrong (out).
Who started Wolves' last match?
Wolves' starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): José Sá, K. Trippier, Y. Mosquera, L. Krejčí, Hugo Bueno, André, M. Munetsi, J. Bellegarde, J. James, R. Saïd, A. Armstrong.
What was Wolves' last result?
Wolves beat Watford 1–0 on 24 Oct 2026.
When did Wolves last win?
Wolves last won on 24 Oct 2026, beating Watford 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Wolves?
R. Jiménez has taken the most penalties for Wolves this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Wolves this season?
André leads with 13 starts for Wolves across all competitions this season.
What formation does Wolves use most often?
Wolves have used a 4-2-3-1 in 13 of their 14 matches this season.
Which Wolves goalkeeper has started the most this season?
José Sá has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Wolves this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Wolves defender has started the most this season?
Hugo Bueno has made the most starts as defender for Wolves this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Wolves midfielder has started the most this season?
André has made the most starts as midfielder for Wolves this season, starting 13 matches.
Which Wolves forward has started the most this season?
Adam Armstrong has made the most starts as forward for Wolves this season, starting 9 matches.
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