Wolves v Leicester preview: Wolves must end the season well to maintain momentum

Vitor Pereira has masterminded a remarkable turnaround of his Wolves side that has seen them avoid relegation with five games remaining and now challenge for positions higher up the Premier League table.

Wolves are unbeaten in six games and are on a five-game winning streak, the first time they have done that in the top flight since 1970.

On that occasion, 55 years ago, Wolves won six in a row and they can now match that with victory over already-relegated Leicester.

Pereira's tenure started with a 3-0 win at Leicester and he now looks to do the double over them with Wolves in a much better place.

While Wolves charged up the table with their new-found momentum, the Foxes sunk deeper into their relegation fate and are now ending the season with a whimper.

There are five games to go and Leicester have a Championship season to plan for, but they will want to restore some pride before 2024/25 is out.

Wolves will be huge favourites to win the game but must approach it professionally. If they do, they have enough talent to take all three points.

Pereira is adamant that he wants to win every game, regardless of already securing safety, and is determined to finish the campaign on a high and take that momentum into the summer and next season.

That means the head coach will likely name his strongest available team, but he could also offer some players a chance with an eye to next season.

Rodrigo Gomes is a player that Pereira has publicly complimented and is eager to give more opportunities to, but he is yet to cement his place in the starting XI.

The 21-year-old's first Wolves goal came in the reverse fixture against Leicester and next season he could have a big role in this Wolves team, which may tempt Pereira to start him tomorrow.

Injuries also present opportunities and Wolves have a handful of players they need to assess before this fixture.

Jose Sa went down injured in the warm-up at Old Trafford and, with Sam Johnstone also sidelined, Dan Bentley did well with his late call-up.

Bentley will keep his place if injuries allow, otherwise it is a big decision for Pereira to make.

Matt Doherty was only fit enough for the bench at the weekend, meaning Santi Bueno took his place as Wolves earned a clean sheet against Manchester United.

The Irishman has been one of Pereira's most consistent performers and could come back into the team tomorrow.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Hwang Hee-chan both missed out with knocks, allowing Matheus Cunha to be recalled to the team.

Even if either of those players return tomorrow, Cunha is likely to keep his place, despite the current noise around his future.

The Brazilian, if focused and on form, should have a big say in the final result against Leicester as Wolves look to intensify their battle to finish as high as 13th this season.