Wolves vs Liverpool Prediction

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The main referee is Thomas Bramall. This season in the Premier League, the Englishman has officiated 15 matches and shown 59 yellow cards, averaging 3.9 cautions per game. In his last five matches, Bramall's average has climbed to 5.2 yellow cards.

The Wolves need to grab points at any cost: they will likely commit fouls to break up the visitors' attacks, but remain dangerous on the counter. Wolverhampton average 1.73 cautions per home match, while Liverpool pick up 1.86 on the road. Considering Thomas Bramall isn't shy about reaching for his yellow card, a bet on over 3.5 cards seems justified. The average in games involving Wolverhampton is 3.9, and for Liverpool, it's 3.6.

⚽ Goal Predictions

Wolverhampton have scored in 3 of their last 4 matches and in their last three head-to-heads with Liverpool. The Wolves know how to find the net against the Reds and, as shown in the last round, can pose problems at Molineux for any opponent. Therefore, we suggest betting on both teams to score (yes), which has paid off in 4 of the last 5 encounters between these teams.

🚩 Corner Predictions

Wolverhampton average just 2.87 corners per home match (the worst in the league), while Liverpool average 5.5 away. The total corner count in Wolves' matches is 9.2, and for the Reds, it's 10.2. Given Wolverhampton's lack of corner activity at Molineux, a bet on under 10.5 corners seems likely to succeed. This has been the case in 12 of the last 14 head-to-head meetings.

🚀 Player Stats Bet

We recommend focusing on a less obvious hero in Liverpool's lineup: Cody Gakpo. The Dutchman scored in his last match against West Ham, breaking a seven-game goalless streak in the Premier League. His average shots per game stand at 2.1, with an accuracy of 43%. As a winger regularly starting matches, Gakpo might draw less attention from Wolverhampton's defenders compared to Ekiteke, Szoboszlai, and Salah. Thus, he should have ample opportunities to make an impact at Molineux. A worthwhile option is a goal contribution from Cody Gakpo at odds of 2*.

😱 Risky Bet

Liverpool have won their last six encounters with Wolverhampton, but the previous three were nail-biters ending 2-1. There's no sign of overwhelming dominance by the favorite here. The Wolves are capable of challenging top clubs at home and are ready to prove it again. Consider a correct score of 1-2. Odds for this start at around 8*.

👀 If the Match Doesn't Go as Planned

If Wolverhampton score first (as they did against Aston Villa), they will switch to full defensive mode. Liverpool would then control about 80% of possession and pin the Wolves back in their own third, with the hosts stopping attacks by any means necessary. In such a scenario, consider a bet on over 16.5 fouls by the hosts. Pre-match odds for this are around 3*.

*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.

Editorial Prediction

Wolverhampton have finally secured a victory, shedding a psychological burden, but Liverpool are on fire after thrashing West Ham. The visitors' injury woes can't be overlooked, yet the squad's depth and power on set pieces give Arne Slot reason to expect a positive outcome.

Nevertheless, the Wolves are tough to beat at home, so don't expect an easy walk at Molineux. We anticipate an intriguing clash, with both teams finding the net, but the visitors edging out a victory through sheer class. The main pick from Scores24's editorial team is both teams to score (yes), with a predicted scoreline of 2-1 in favor of the visitors.