Chris Sutton drops honest new Wolves relegation verdict in score prediction for Everton

Wolves will be aiming to build on their morale-boosting victory over West Ham United when they face Everton in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

Rob Edwards secured his first win as Wolves boss on Saturday at Molineux, with Mateus Mane delivering a standout performance. It was an impressive display from the Old Gold and a result many supporters felt had been on the horizon after signs of improvement in recent weeks.

However, Wolves now face the challenge of turning that momentum into something more tangible, with Everton next on the schedule.

The Toffees are coming off a 4-2 defeat to Brentford and have struggled for consistency this season, presenting Wolves with a genuine opportunity to claim back-to-back league victories.

Saturday’s win has lifted the mood among the fanbase, injecting a sense of optimism that had been missing for much of the campaign. Despite that, pundit Chris Sutton remains unconvinced that Wolves can avoid the drop.

Chris Sutton delivers bleak relegation outlook for Wolves

For the first time this season, Wolves appear to have some momentum. They have produced encouraging performances in their last three matches against Liverpool, Manchester United and West Ham, collecting four points along the way.

While Wolves still sit 12 points adrift of safety, those results have given supporters a glimmer of hope. Sutton, though, believes relegation is still inevitable.

Predicting a 2-1 Everton win, Sutton wrote via BBC Sport:
“My little pal Ali Bruce-Ball covered Wolves’ win against West Ham on Saturday and said Mateus Mane really impressed him.

“At last they have a win under their belts and something for the fans to smile about.

“Can Rob Edwards’ side sustain this and pull off what would be a remarkable escape? Sorry, Wolves fans, but I don’t think they can.

“Everton manager David Moyes may need reinforcements in January, but I can’t see his team losing back-to-back home games.”

Recent meetings between Wolves and Everton

The recent head-to-head record between Wolves and Everton has been mixed. Wolves claimed a 2-0 victory in their most recent encounter in the Carabao Cup, while Everton edged a dramatic 3-2 win in their last Premier League clash.

The sides also played out a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park late last season. Earlier, Everton thrashed Wolves 4-0 in December 2024, although Wolves had previously enjoyed a convincing 3-0 win at Molineux.

Wednesday’s match will mark Wolves’ first-ever visit to Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, adding another layer of intrigue.

So far, the Toffees’ new home has yet to become the fortress they had hoped for, with four wins, two draws and four defeats recorded there this season.