Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Liverpool FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Liverpool FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The dark days are far from over for Wolverhampton Wanderers as they find themselves unable to make sense of this season so far. Coming against Liverpool as an opposition on the back of losing to Aston Villa is no joke. Wolves have lost more Premier League games than Liverpool than they have against any other opposition (16). They’ve lost their last 14 of 15 against the Reds in the league, with the exception being a 3-0 home win in February 2023. 

As for Liverpool, they've course corrected after a 1-0 home defeat, by making amends in a 3-0 victory against Bournemouth. But as we all know this league’s popularity is based on the ability of each team to beat anyone on their day. Any slip ups, as we experienced at Anfield when Forest arrived, is no longer an option. Slot will want his team to take control from the very first minute, grab some early goals and be on his way to preparing for Liverpool’s forthcoming midweek Champions League encounter. 

Head-to-Head Record: Wolves and Liverpool have played each other 98 times. The home side have won 30 of those affairs, while the Merseyside men have won 53. 15 of those games have ended in a draw. 

Current Standings: Wolves are yet to find their feet and win a game. They currently sit at the very bottom, with a solitary point. Liverpool, meanwhile, are in predictable second with 12 points in 5 games. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Preview

The alarm bells are ringing at the Molineux as Wolves are yet to register a win this season, only in 2003-04 (first seven) and 2019-20 (first six) have they gone longer without victory from the start of a Premier League campaign. However, with games against Newcastle, Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa it is only fair to say their opening fixtures have been tough. 

Time to change the tide

The senior players need to take accountability in the dressing room and bring the cohort together. Fortunately, we’re only 5 games into the season and anything could happen. That being said, goals have run dry for the club. Their defence has turned leaky. No current Premier League side is on a longer run without a clean sheet than Wolves, who have conceded in their past 17 Premier League matches. 

Stats That Matter 

Wolverhampton Warriors are ranked 11th in ball possession with 45.8% averaging 10.8 shots per game. The Wolves score an average of 1 goal per match with a shooting accuracy of 35%. Matheus Cunha is the top scorer with 2 goals this season. Mario Lemina and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde have scored one goal apiece. The team has an average of 2.8 saves per game, the 12th best in the season. They have conceded an average of 2.80 goals per match.

Matheus Cunha could prove to be that change. Since the start of last season, Cunha has been involved in more Premier League goals for Wolves than any other player (21) (14 goals and 7 assists).

Injury list

The treatment room is flooded with injured players. It's not what the midlands club would be hoping for especially when help’s required on the pitch. Mosquera, Traore, Menadjou, Medina, Kalajdzic are all ruled out. Antonio Gomes is currently being assessed but the probability of featuring is considerably low.  

Wolverhampton Wanderers Probable Starting Lineup - S. Johnstone (GK), Semedo, , Dawson, Ait-Nouri (DEF), Andre, Cunha, Lemina, Gomes, Bellegarde (MID) Strand Larsen (FWD).

Liverpool FC Preview

There are alot of moving parts to make a well drilled team function effectively, especially when one overlooks a big club. Slot seems to be faring better than expected. The goals are coming (10) while the backline is built like a brick (1). Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in 65% of games against Wolves (13/20), the highest rate for any side to have faced another 20+ times in the competition, after Chelsea against Middlesbrough (67%).

Diaz Trent connection

Luis Diaz has been involved in 6 goals in his past 4 appearances, scoring 5 and assisting 1. He’s scored a brace in 2 of his last 3 games for the reds, having netted multiple goals in just 1 of his first 69 Premier League games. Trent on the other hand registered his 59th assist in the Premier League making him Liverpool’s third highest player to register assists, one ahead of Steve McManaman and on level with Robertson. 

Stats That Matter

Liverpool are ranked 5th in ball possession with 60.2% averaging 16.2 shots per game. The Reds score an average of 2 goals per match with a shooting accuracy of 42%. Luis Diaz is the top scorer with 5 goals this season. Mohamed Salah is the second best with 3 goals. The team has an average of 3.2 saves per game, the 10th best in the season. They have conceded an average of 0.20 goals per match.

Injury list

Alison Becker is a doubt for this fixture with a slight muscle issue. Harvey Elliott is set for a spell on the sidelines following his injury during the International break.

Liverpool probable Starting Lineup - C. Kelleher (GK), Alexander Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson (DEF), Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai (MID), Salah, Diaz, Nunez (FWD).

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FC vs LIVERPOOL FC
Winning Prediction

Wolves lost their last 2 games, having led at half time. No team in Premier League history has lost three consecutive matches having been ahead at the break at each time. They’ve now played most teams in the top 8 except for Man City. Things could easily get out of hand for Gary O’neil. Liverpool with their musky momentum will be licking their lips to capitalise on this affair. 

Liverpool to Win (0-3)

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