Wolverhampton Wanderers host Liverpool at Molineux on Tuesday, in a match that carries huge implications at both ends of the Premier League table. While the two sides are set to meet again this Friday in the FA Cup, the focus for now is strictly on league survival and the race for Europe. Wolves enter this fixture rooted to the bottom of the table in 20th place. However, momentum is finally on their side. After a dismal run, Rob Edwards’ men pulled off a stunning 2-0 derby win against Aston Villa last Friday. That result pushed them to 13 points, ensuring they won’t go down as the worst team in Premier League history. Having also recently held league leaders Arsenal to a draw, Wolves are proving they can be a nightmare for the “Big Six” at home.
Liverpool, currently 5th, arrive in great form. Arne Slot’s side is coming off a 5-2 thrashing of West Ham, led by the clinical Hugo Ekitike, who has 11 league goals this season. The Reds have become the league’s set-piece kings, scoring eight times from dead-ball situations since January. With a Champions League spot just three points away, Liverpool cannot afford any slip-ups against the bottom-dwellers.
Stats & Facts
- Liverpool have won 15 of their last 19 matches against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
- Meanwhile, Liverpool have won 8 of their last 9 visits to Molineux Stadium against the Wolves.
- If Cody Gakpo scores tomorrow, he will become the 58th player (and only the second Dutchman after Dirk Kuyt) to reach 50 goals for Liverpool in all competitions.
- Wolves have conceded an average of 1.76 goals per match, while Liverpool have scored an average of 1.68 goals per match.
- Wolverhampton have failed to score a goal in the first half in their last 9 league matches.
Team News
Wolves will likely start teenager Mateus Mane in attack, while Angel Gomes and Joao Gomes are expected to form a midfield duo following Andre’s injury. The defense will feature Toti Gomes, Santiago Bueno, and Yerson Mosquera.
As for Liverpool, Florian Wirtz will miss the match due to an injury. As a result, Dominik Szoboszlai is likely to start tomorrow against Wolverhampton. However, Mohammad Salah is not in good form, but of course, he is a certain starter for Liverpool.
Possible Lineup for Wolverhampton:
Sa; Mosquera, S Bueno, T Gomes; Tchatchoua, A Gomes, J Gomes, H Bueno; Bellegarde, Mane; Armstrong
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Gakpo, Szoboszlai, Salah; Ekitike
Prediction: Wolves 1-3 Liverpool
History favors the visitors—Liverpool has won 15 of the last 19 meetings between these two. The All Reds have won each of their last three matches, and they have to continue winning games to enter the top four to secure the Champions League games. This match should not be difficult for Liverpool, although the visitors had won against Aston Villa in their last game.
Betfair Odds
Wolverhampton: 6.65
Draw: 4.80
Liverpool: 1.42
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