The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Wolverhampton Wanderers lock horns with Arne Slot's Liverpool side in an important encounter at the Molineux Stadium on Tuesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Preview
Wolverhampton Wanderers are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League standings and have been in abysmal form so far this season. The hosts stunned Aston Villa with a 2-0 victory in their last game and will look to repeat the result this weekend.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have not been at their best over the past year. The Merseyside outfit thrashed West Ham United 5-2 last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Liverpool have a good historical record against Wolverhampton Wanderers, having won 64 of the 119 matches played between the two teams, compared to Wolverhampton Wanderers' 37 victories.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have lost only one of their last five matches in all competitions and have played out draws in two of these games, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline at the hands of Crystal Palace in a Premier League encounter last month.
Liverpool have won each of their last four matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-1 result at the hands of Manchester City in a Premier League match last month.
Liverpool have won each of their last six matches against Wolverhampton Wanderers in all competitions, with their previous such defeat coming by a 3-0 scoreline in 2023.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool have an exceptional squad at their disposal but have blown hot and cold so far this season. Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike found the back of the net in their previous game and will look to replicate the feat this week.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have shown marked improvement over the past month, but will have to play out of their skins in this match. Liverpool are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3 Liverpool
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Liverpool to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Liverpool to score first - Yes