Liverpool FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Match Prediction & Analysis
After a dramatic midweek showdown that ended in a stalemate in the Merseyside derby, Liverpool will be eager to claim all three points when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday. The game ended in frustration for the Reds as they conceded an injury-time goal, thereby settling for a 2-2 draw. In contrast, the Wolves will be riding high after a stunning 2-0 win over top-half Aston Villa, followed by another 2-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers to secure a spot in the FA Cup fifth round.
This fixture has been overwhelmingly one-sided, with Liverpool boasting a dominant 17-2 record against Wolves in the Premier League. Anfield only adds to their advantage; the Reds have won 73% of their home games this season, including eight wins, two draws, and just one loss. Worse for Wolves, they’ve lost nine of their last ten visits to Anfield, making Liverpool firm favorites once again.
Current Standings: Liverpool at present heads the points table with 57 points, whereas the Wolves find themselves languishing at the bottom-half of the table at the 17th position with 19 points.
Head-to-Head Record: The head-to-head record between Liverpool and Wolves reveals a stark imbalance. Liverpool overwhelmingly dominates this historical matchup, boasting 17 victories compared to Wolves’ mere two, with only two matches ending in a draw. This lopsided history clearly favors the Reds and suggests a significant challenge for Wolves in any encounter.
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In a rare setback this season, Liverpool was forced to settle for a frustrating draw, the late collapse surely leaving Arne Slot fuming. However, rather than dwell on the disappointment, Slot chose to focus on the positives, insisting the performance strengthened his belief in their title chase. Speaking of which, the Reds currently hold a seven-point lead over Arsenal in the title race. Beyond the dramatic finish, the game also saw Curtis Jones, Arne Slot, and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff sent off.
Cody Gakpo thrives at Anfield. He’s been in unstoppable form there, scoring in each of his last six Premier League starts (a total of seven goals). Only three other Liverpool players have ever achieved a scoring streak of seven or more consecutive home starts. This season, Gakpo’s 23 shots on goal are second only to Mohamed Salah on the Liverpool team, with the Dutchman averaging a shot every 27.9 minutes.
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Liverpool’s only injury concern is Joe Gomez, who picked up a thigh injury against Plymouth. Meanwhile, Curtis Jones will miss out due to suspension after his red card following the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool Probable XI – Alisson (GK), van Dijk, Robertson, Konate, Alexander-Arnold, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
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Wolves will head into Sunday’s clash with momentum on their side, having secured back-to-back wins across different competitions. Their victory over Aston Villa was particularly crucial, not only as a response to their narrow defeat against Arsenal, but also because it lifted them out of the relegation zone—at least for the moment.
Matheus Cunha has rediscovered his form at the perfect time, playing a key role in Wolves’ recent success. After a dip in performance, he bounced back with goals in both of their last two games, including a dramatic last-minute strike against Aston Villa. With 15 goal involvements (11 goals and 4 assists) in the Premier League this season, a firing Cunha makes Wolves a significantly more dangerous side.
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Wolves have injury concerns ahead of their trip to Anfield, with Yerson Mosquera and Jorgen Strand Larsen both doubtful for the clash.
Wolverhampton Probable XI – Sa (GK), Doherty, Semedo, Ait-Nouri, Toti, Agbadou, Sarabia, Bellegarde, Andre, Guedes, Cunha
