Preview: Leicester away

As most clubs are drying the ink on Deadline Day transfer deals, Wolves go into battle at the King Power Stadium as they take on high-flying Leicester City. Manager Dean Saunders will hope to have some new players in the ranks before kick-off - although they of course wouldn't feature in tonight's clash which is live on Sky.

Stearman scores against former side Leicester in September

It's safe to say Saunders would give anything to have a repeat of the last time the two sides met, back in September. Back then, goals from Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Richard Stearman (against his former club) gave Wanderers a 2-0 lead before half-time, before a screamer from Paul Konchesky with 20 minutes remaining set Wolves' nerves jangling. For the lost 20 minutes, Wolves were put under extreme pressure by The Foxes - who hit a post through David Nugent - but stood firm to record their 2nd League win of the season. But the omens for tonight's trip to Leicester aren't good. Wolves haven't done the double over the East Midlands side since 1958, whilst they have also only won 1 of their last 20 visits to Leicester - that sole success coming in a 4-1 win in May 2007 that sealed Wolves' place in the play-offs that season. We have lost 10 of our last 20 trips to Leicester overall, and given The Foxes' League form at home this season (won 10, drawn 2 and lost 2), it is highly likely to see that continue tonight.

Chris Wood: Had a flying start at Leicester City

Indeed, Leicester's home form is rather frightening on paper. Not only have they won 10 games, they've scored 33 goals at the King Power Stadium - the joint highest home scoring in the division. They average 2.35 goals per game at home, whilst the club also boasts the best defensive record in the division - conceding just 23 goals. When it comes to playing bottom-half sides, Leicester are purely lethal. They're scored a division-high of 34 goals, whilst conceding only 9. There is, indeed, very little to give Wolves hope tonight. Leicester have conceded the first goal only 11 times this season (although Wolves have conceded first only 12 times). The signs do point to the first goal being crucial - in the 11 games when Leicester have conceded first, they've only come back to win twice, whilst Wolves have lost 10 and won 0 of the 12 games they've conceded first in. The Foxes are looking to secure a 5th successive win, and hoping to defend being the only Championship side with a 100% record in 2013. What Leicester have in their side is quality - Anthony Knockaert (who faces a late fitness test) pulls the strings in midfield and is one of the early contenders for Player Of The Season, whilst upfront Leicester have the Championship's form-partnership. Between them, David Nugent and Chris Wood have 6 goals in 3 Championship games and will cause no end of problems for the Wolves backline tonight.

Zubar: Surprise departure / SEB: Surprise potential departure

We have finally seen some transfer activity at Molineux this week - however they have all taken the shape of departures. The defence has cleared out, with Richard Stearman loaned to Ipswich, Ronald Zubar released to AC Ajaccio in France, and Steven Mouyokolo released on a free too. There's also been huge speculation over the future of Ebanks-Blake and Stephen Ward - the club rejecting offers for the pair from clubs such as Crystal Palace, Hull and Nottingham Forest. On the pitch, Wolves come into tonight's fixture on the back of 0 wins in 8 games in all competitions. Interestingly, Leicester are actually the only top-half club Wolves have beaten this season, losing 10 and drawing 2 of our 13 clashes against top-half sides. The Black Country club find themselves in a real mess, with midweek results going against us to leave us 19th (our lowest position of the season) and just 5 points above the bottom 3. However fans try and dress it up, we are in a relegation battle and need to do enough to keep our heads above water. In terms of personnel, Dean Saunders is without the suspended Roger Johnson for 3 games, which should see Danny Batth finally get a chance to show what he can do. Stephen Ward should also be fit again, which will no doubt see Kevin Foley moved back to right-back now that Zubar has gone. Ebanks-Blake should start too, provided he isn't sold off before 7pm and will most likely partner Kevin Doyle again (who has been linked with a deadline move to Celtic).

Our recent record at Leicester isn't too impressive, nor is our current form a beacon of hope for those travelling up the M69 tonight. But this is the Championship, crazy results can happen - just look at Peterborough United over Christmas. That is the belief that Wolves and their fans must go to Leicester with tonight. But make no mistake, this is going to be an incredibly hard task.

Prediction: Leicester City 3-1 Wolves