Wolves are eyeing a fourth consecutive Premier League victory when Tottenham come to visit Molineux.
The two sides last met during the festive period in December, when Wolves drew 2-2 with Spurs in Vitor Pereira’s third game in charge.
Jorgen Strand Larsen was the hero against Tottenham and will look to be the Old Gold’s headliner again, with the Norwegian seeking to add to his scoring form.
Only five points separate the two sides in what is a strong chance for Wolves to look beyond the shackles of 17th place and move closer to being mathematically safe from relegation.
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Sunday’s game between Wolves and Tottenham finely poised
Wolves are not yet mathematically safe from relegation; however, when peering behind at the bottom three, Pereira’s side will feel some comfort.
That being said, there’s no room for complacency as moving away from a 17th-place finish is there for the taking, and interestingly, Spurs make for the ideal next opponent.
You’d have to go back to almost three years ago to study the last time Tottenham beat Wolves, as the Old Gold’s recent record against the Lilywhites is one to behold.
| Wolves wins | Draws | Tottenham wins |
| 8 | 4 | 8 |
Wolves are unbeaten in their last four against Spurs, and when taking a wider gaze at the head-to-head record between the two clubs, it makes Sunday’s clash all the more thrilling.
In Wolves and Tottenham’s last 20 meetings in all competitions, it’s honours even, with the Old Gold winning eight, Spurs winning eight and four draws in between.
Pereira could get the upper hand against the North Londoners by swinging the head-to-head record in their favour, in a match that might just present the hosts with a unique opportunity to win.
Perfect opportunity for Wolves to exploit Tottenham
At this stage of the season, the fate of several clubs is already decided to some degree in the Premier League.
Just as Wolves expect to survive the drop, Spurs have accepted they won’t be finishing in a European spot however, the Lilywhites have another focus.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 14 |  TottenhamTottenham | 31 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 58 | 45 | 13 | 37 |
| 15 |  EvertonEverton | 31 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 33 | 38 | -5 | 35 |
| 16 |  West HamWest Ham | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 35 |
| 17 |  WolvesWolves | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 43 | 59 | -16 | 32 |
| 18 |  IpswichIpswich | 31 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 31 | 65 | -34 | 20 |
| 19 |  LeicesterLeicester | 31 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 25 | 70 | -45 | 17 |
| 20 |  SouthamptonSouthampton | 31 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 74 | -51 | 10 |
Wolves’ clash with Tottenham falls at a perfect time for the West Midlands side and a hindrance for the latter, who are tied up in the Europa League quarter-final.
Postecoglou’s focus is on Europe, where his squad are level with Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of the second leg, shifting emphasis away from the clash at Molineux.
Spurs’ distraction of potential European silverware is something Pereira can take advantage of on Sunday, in a chance to extend the Old Gold’s unbeaten run to five games.