Liverpool have the easiest possible fixture going during the festive period as they welcome winless and gutless Wolves to Anfield
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Liverpool host Wolves in the Premier League this weekend, with the visitors still searching for their first win of the season.
Liverpool currently sit 5th in the table and have a goal difference of just +3 with only Man United conceding more goals (28) in the top 10 as they look to find attacking answers ASAP now with Alexander Isak out injured. Wolves, meanwhile, are rooted to the bottom in 20th place, with 0 wins, 2 draws, and 15 losses. They have managed just 9 goals while conceding 37, resulting in a −28 goal difference. Arne Slot’s side have collected 29 points and remain within reach of the Champions League spots, while Wolves’ meager tally of 2 points highlights their ongoing struggles and could well beat Derby County's unwanted record.
Over the course of the season, Liverpool average 1.65 goals scored and 1.47 conceded per game, for a total match average of 3.12 goals. Wolves, on the other hand, average just 0.53 goals scored and 2.18 conceded per match, for a total of 2.71 goals per game. Only 47% of their matches have gone over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in 41% of their fixtures. However, they have failed to find the net in 59% of their games, underlining their struggles in attack. Their ongoing 17-match winless run reflects a team that rarely converts possession into real chances and is frequently punished defensively.
At home, Liverpool have been strong, posting five wins, a draw draw, and two defeats at Anfield as they average 1.63 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per home game, with matches producing an average of 2.75 goals. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in half of their home fixtures, and both teams have scored in 50%. Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their home matches and have failed to score in only 13%, highlighting their consistency in front of goal at Anfield.
Wolves’ away form has been particularly poor: 0 wins, 1 draw, and 7 defeats on the road. They average just 0.25 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per away game, with a match average of 2.00 goals. Only 38% of their away fixtures have seen over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in just 25%. Wolves have failed to score in 75% of their away matches and are still seeking their first clean sheet away from Molineux.
Recent head-to-head meetings heavily favour Liverpool. The last five Premier League encounters between these sides have all ended in Liverpool victories, with scorelines of 2-1, 2-0, 3-1, and 2-0 (twice). In those five games, Liverpool have scored 11 goals and conceded just 3. Three of the five matches produced over 2.5 goals, while both teams scored in two of them (the 3-1 win and one of the 2-1 results).
Liverpool vs Wolves
Liverpool to win to nil - 9/10 (Betfred)
Liverpool over 2.5 goals - 5/6 (Betfred)
Hugo Ekitike to score two or more goals - 3/1 (Betfred)
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