Live Match Analysis: Wolverhampton 0-2 Brighton — Visitors Command Early Lead

At the 24-minute mark, Brighton & Hove Albion hold a 2-0 away advantage over Wolverhampton Wanderers with approximately 66 minutes remaining. Brighton opened with clinical finishing on the counter-attack, leaving Wolves chasing the game from the outset.

Match Tempo

Brighton have not pressed for possession, instead consolidating their defence and exploiting pace gaps in Wolves' backline. The opening goal arrived at the 8-minute mark through a rapid transition—a forward finished from a long ball on a clear run through the middle. The second came at the 20-minute mark with a long-range strike from the edge of the area, extending the lead to 2-0. Wolves have conceded through midfield carelessness, gifting Brighton ample opportunity for the counter. After two goals down, the home side's defensive structure visibly loosened. While Wolves now attempt to quicken tempo, their build-up remains disjointed and penetration into the final third minimal; Bruno Fernandes and Cunha have yet to make impact as attacking forces. Brighton are compressing the defensive lines, disrupting Wolves' passing lanes, and launching immediate transitions after each turnover. Tempo is firmly dictated by the visitors.

Odds Movement

Polymarket live odds sharply reflect the scoreline. In the outright winner market, Brighton have surged from approximately 45% pregame to 65% (volume $85K in flow), while Wolves have contracted to 35% (matching volume). The -1.5 goal spread market shows steeper skew: Brighton are priced at 87% to cover (volume $52K), Wolves just 14%. This signals market conviction not only on a Brighton win but on a two-goal margin; capital has accelerated into the visitors since the second goal, with bettors locking in strong -1.5 odds or pivoting toward goal total unders to mitigate risk.

Second-Half Outlook

Wolves face a defining 15-minute window before half-time. If they reduce the deficit to 1-2 before the interval, momentum shifts—Brighton would likely retract into a shape built around the two-goal cushion. If they trail 0-2 at half-time, the second half becomes a siege: Wolves will commit numbers forward early, exposing their backline to the very counter-attack that has already proven lethal. Brighton's quick transitions could deliver a third goal within the opening 10 minutes of the second half, at which point the match is decisively lost. Watch for Jeremy Sarmiento or Evan Ferguson entering the pitch to exploit widening spaces, and monitor whether Wolves' defence can stabilize to prevent further damage.