Wolves vs Liverpool Prediction
🔊 On March 6th, Molineux will host not just any cup match, but an immediate rematch following a true Premier League thriller. On Tuesday, the Wolves pulled off the upset of the round, clinching victory in the 94th minute thanks to Andre's debut goal. Now, the teams face off again-this time in the fifth round of the FA Cup, where the stakes are higher and the opportunity for squad rotation is greater. Arne Slot called this schedule "a good chance to prove their worth." Will they succeed in proving it?
Head-to-Head
📊 Wolverhampton's recent victory was significant, as it ended a six-match losing streak against Liverpool. It's worth noting that the last time these teams faced off was in the FA Cup, not too long ago in January 2023, at Molineux, where the visitors clinched a narrow 1-0 win.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview
Rob Edwards' team, despite their recent exploits, remain at the bottom of the Premier League table. However, the cup competition offers a chance to carve out a memorable chapter in their history. The Wolves have consistently reached the fifth round in the last three seasons-a feat they hadn't achieved since 1981.
The hosts' journey in this year's tournament hasn't been the most challenging: both of their previous opponents were from League Two. Wolverhampton thrashed Shrewsbury Town 6-1, while a solitary goal from Santiago Bueno secured their 1-0 victory over Grimsby Town. The match was played under dreadful conditions with the pitch covered in puddles and mud, which leveled the playing field and negated the difference in class.
Match Results: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Liverpool Team Overview
Arne Slot's protégés approach the cup clash with mixed emotions. On one hand, they've secured victories in four of their last five matches, but on the other, a defeat to an underdog has dealt a blow to their ambitions. A tough battle for a Champions League spot lies ahead.
In the FA Cup, Liverpool's away record is concerning: two consecutive defeats on the road-a streak not seen since 1954. In 2024, the Reds fell to Manchester United in the quarter-finals (3-4), and last year they were ousted in the fourth round by Plymouth Argyle (0-1), who were relegated from the Championship at season's end. All five of their recent FA Cup victories have come at Anfield.
Match Results: Liverpool
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
🎙 Rob Edwards after the victory over Liverpool in the Premier League: "It's Liverpool. It doesn't matter where we are in the table right now-when you beat them, you have to savor the moment. They are a great club, with a great manager and many outstanding players. It was a very important evening for us. We've probably upset them. We know Friday will be tough."
✅ Hwang Hee-chan is back in action after recovering from a calf injury sustained in February and is ready to take the field. So, Wolverhampton approach the game with a full-strength squad.
Liverpool
🎙 Arne Slot delivered a rather pessimistic statement: "My expectations have shifted as the season has progressed. I anticipated more from us. I thought we would have more ambitious goals. Today, we suffered another setback and made things harder for ourselves once again. And the end of the season is fast approaching."
❌ The injury list remains unchanged. Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leone, Stefan Bajcetic, Conor Bradley, and Wataru Endo are all sidelined. Significant rotation is expected: Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones, and Andrew Robertson might feature in defense. In attack, 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha could replace Cody Gakpo. Arne Slot needs to give a chance to those who didn't play on Tuesday to maintain freshness.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The cup tie, with Liverpool eager for revenge after a recent defeat, promises high tension. Wolves at home are likely to commit fouls to disrupt the visitors' attacks, while the Reds might get anxious and challenge the referee. A bet on over 2.5 bookings seems entirely justified, especially considering it has hit in 6 of Wolves' last 7 home games. It also came through in their recent encounter.
⚽ Goal Prediction
The both teams to score bet has landed in the last four head-to-head meetings, all ending with the same 2-1 scoreline. Given that the hosts will play a counter-attacking game and Liverpool will look to bounce back from their recent mishap, a sensible choice is both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
Wolves average 2.81 corners per home match (the lowest in the Premier League), while Liverpool average 5.87 away. In their recent clash, the Reds alone racked up 11 corners, driven by the game's dynamics. Despite expected rotations in the cup, we don't foresee this altering the overall picture, so we back over 9.5 total corners.
🚀 Player Stats Bet
Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool's only goal on Tuesday and boasts impressive stats in the FA Cup for the Reds: nine goal contributions in nine starts. The Egyptian is prolific in this competition (a goal every 110 minutes), making him the visitors' main threat. A solid option is Mohamed Salah to score at odds of 2.2*.
😱 Risky Bet
Wolves have won 5 of their 9 cup encounters with Liverpool historically. Considering their recent sensational victory and home advantage, the Wolves could pull off another upset. The team is riding a wave of confidence! The odds for a home win are high, around 6.5*.
👀 If the Match Doesn't Go as Planned
If Wolves take an early lead, Liverpool will likely seize control and press hard on their opponent's goal, aiming to level the score before halftime. In such a scenario, consider a live bet on over 5.5 first-half corners for the visitors.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
Wolverhampton head into the match riding high on the back of two consecutive victories, knowing they have a real chance against this Liverpool side. The Reds are eager for revenge, but their squad issues and the need for rotation could diminish their edge. Cup matches often defy league logic, especially when teams face each other twice in a week. We anticipate a hard-fought contest with goals from both sides and don't rule out extra time. Our editorial's main pick is both teams to score (yes), with a predicted scoreline of 1-1.
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