The FA Cup returns to the fold with another set of knockout matches this week as Wolverhampton Wanderers lock horns with Arne Slot's Liverpool side in a crucial encounter at the Molineux Stadium on Friday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Preview
Liverpool are currently in fifth place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Merseysiders suffered yet another setback in the top-four race in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table at the moment and have struggled this season. The home side stunned Liverpool with a 2-1 victory over the weekend 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 120 matches played between the two teams, compared to Wolverhampton Wanderers' 38 victories.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have lost only one of their last six 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 were on a winning streak of four matches on the trot in all competitions before they suffered a defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers over the weekend.
After a run of six consecutive defeats at the hands of Liverpool in all competitions, Wolverhampton Wanderers won their first game against the Merseysiders since 2023 last week.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have won their last two matches in all competitions.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool were visibly stunned after their defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers last week and have the opportunity to set the record straight on Friday. The Merseyside giants have excellent players in their ranks and cannot afford to put a foot wrong in this match.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been in poor form this season but are perfectly capable of pulling an upset on their day. Liverpool are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 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: Wolverhampton Wanderers to score first - Yes