Preview & Prediction: Liverpool FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

On May 19, 2024, Liverpool FC locks horns with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in an exciting Premier League face-off. In their last encounter, Wolverhampton Wanderers emerged victorious with a 2-1 score. Historically, these two sides have clashed 21 times, with Liverpool taking the win 15 times and Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 times. They drew twice.

At present, Liverpool’s home form is superb, while Wolverhampton Wanderers’ away performance is decent. Previous games between these two teams indicate an average of 2.38 goals per match, whereas both teams have scored (BTTS) in 33% of these games.

Looking at their performance so far this season, Liverpool averages 2.5 points per game in home matches, while Wolverhampton Wanderers manages 1.06 points when playing away.

Insights

• Liverpool FC has dominated past meetings, with 15 wins compared to Wolverhampton Wanderers FC’s 4 victories over 21 encounters, suggesting Liverpool FC’s superior performance when matched against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
• The last match between these two ended in favour of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, indicating changes in team dynamics or strategies that may impact the forthcoming game.
• Only 2 matches out of the total 21 have ended in a draw which hints at a decisive result typically being produced when these two teams clash.
• Liverpool FC is in an excellent form at home, which might give them an advantage in the upcoming match played on their turf.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is performing average in away games, which they need to improve to challenge Liverpool FC in the upcoming match.
• Games between these two teams have averaged 2.38 goals per match, implying a moderate scoring trend in their clashes.
• The “Both Teams To Score” (BTTS) scenario has happened only 33% of the time, suggesting that it’s more common for one team to dominate the scoring.
• So far this season, Liverpool FC’s average Points Per Game (PPG) for home matches are higher (2.5 PPG), compared to Wolverhampton’s PPG for away matches (1.06 PPG).
• Given Liverpool’s strong home record and higher PPG, they seem to have an upper hand in the forthcoming Premier League encounter.

Match Forecast

• Liverpool FC will likely dominate possession, given their play style of controlling the game in the opposition’s half and the Wolves’ tendency to play from their own half.
• Given Liverpool’s strength in attacking set pieces and Wolves’ weakness in aerial duels, we can expect Liverpool to score from corner kicks or free kicks around the box.
• The Wolves could struggle to contain Liverpool’s attacks down the wing as they tend to attack through their right and might leave their flanks exposed.
• Liverpool’s weakness in avoiding individual errors and stopping opponents from creating chances may give Wolves opportunities to create counter-attacks.
• Wolves’ strength in stealing the ball from the opposition may disrupt Liverpool’s short-passing play.
• Wolves’ poor record of fouling in dangerous areas could allow Liverpool to use their strength in taking direct free kicks, potentially leading to goal scoring opportunities.
• Given Liverpool’s strength in counter attacks and Wolves’ style of playing aggressive, Liverpool might strike effectively on turnovers.
• Liverpool FC’s regular rotation of their first eleven could see fresh legs on the field which might pressurize the Wolves’ defence even more.
• As Wolves are strong at protecting the lead, if they score first they may adopt an even more defensive approach to keep Liverpool at bay.
• Liverpool’s poor record of avoiding offside and their tendency to attempt through balls often may see Wolves catching them offside multiple times.

Match Facts

• The most frequent score when Liverpool FC hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers is 2-0, occurring in 3 matches.
• Out of all their matches, regardless of venue, 1-0 in Liverpool FC favour is the most frequent outcome, happening 5 times.
• In their previous 11 face-offs where Liverpool FC was hosting, they claimed victory 8 times, drew once and lost twice to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The goal difference is a whopping 20-7 in favour of Liverpool FC.
• Analyzing their past 23 meetings, Liverpool FC has won the majority, 16 games, while they tied 3 times and Wolverhampton Wanderers triumphed 4 times. Liverpool FC lead in goal difference with an impressive 38-15.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers’ latest victory against Liverpool FC on their home ground dates back to 2017.
• Last season, Liverpool FC outscored Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 when they hosted, while Wolverhampton Wanderers scored a 3-0 win on their home turf.
• An interesting fact – 32% of Liverpool FC’s goals are scored during the last 15 minutes (76-90mins) of the game.
• Liverpool FC has the least percentage of goals scored in the league during the first 15 minutes, merely 4%.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers score 24% of their goals within the time frame of 61-75 minutes.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers’ past 5 away games have all ended in defeat.
• Liverpool FC has been invincible to Wolverhampton Wanderers in their last 6 home games.
• Liverpool FC failed to score in 2 of their 18 home games this Premier League season.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers have drawn a blank in 5 of their 18 away Premier League matches this season.
• Liverpool FC’s record at home this season stands at 14 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss.
• With 10 assists, Mohamed Salah tops the assists chart for Liverpool FC while Pedro Neto is the lead assister for Wolverhampton Wanderers with 9.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers have been conceding at least one goal in their past 12 matches.
• Liverpool FC have been leading at halftime in 44% of their matches, while Wolverhampton Wanderers do so in 28% of their games.
• Half-time victories are seen 44% of the time for Liverpool FC and 28% for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• Their last meeting resulted in a Liverpool FC victory.
• In their last showdown, Liverpool FC triumphed by 2 goals.
• Whenever Liverpool FC goes 1-0 up at home, they have a 100% win record.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers, when leading 1-0 away, win 62% of their games.
• Liverpool FC have a win statistic of 55% when they have a 0-1 deficit at home.
• However, Wolverhampton Wanderers only manage to win 13% of their matches when they are 1-0 behind away.
• Comparatively, Liverpool FC fares better in the Premier League than Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• Liverpool FC’s performance in their last five matches is superior to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• Liverpool FC have tasted defeat only once in their past 5 games against Wolverhampton Wanderers across all platforms.
• In the last 5 matches, Liverpool FC have won 3 times, Wolverhampton Wanderers have claimed a solitary victory and one match ended in stalemate.
• In their last 5 Premier League bouts, Liverpool FC have suffered only one loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers have only managed a solitary win in their past 5 Premier League games against Liverpool FC.
• Liverpool FC tend to score an average of 1.6 goals in a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers while Wolverhampton Wanderers net an average of 1.2 goals against Liverpool FC.
• The average number of goals scored in meetings between Liverpool and Wolverhampton is 2.8.
• The average number of goals in the first half of games between these two is 1.2.
• Liverpool FC sit on an average of 2.97 goals when playing on home turf while Wolverhampton Wanderers average 1.32 goals when playing away.
• Liverpool FC have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 5 matches.
• Neither of the teams were victorious in their last Premier League match.