Wolves vs Liverpool Preview, Predictions, and Top Betting Picks
SaturDOOM Nights It's gonna be a blood-soaked Premier League brawl as Liverwolves square off on the weekend! The bloodthirsty Wolves, having only managing one measly point from their opening five fixtures, have been leaking goals like an unclamped pig's bladder, conceding 14 so far.
On the other hand, the ruthless Reds have been slicing through teams like a hot knife through flesh, winning their last three games against the Wolves by a juicy two-goal margin. With that record, they've climbed their way up to the jaws of the champions, Manchester City, snapping at their heels.
Wolves Gory Histiore
The Wolves lost seven of their final ten matches last season, and this term isn't exactly shaping up to be a walk in the park. After a dispiriting 2-0 loss against Arsenal, they got plastered 6-2 by Chelsea at home, surrendering four crushing goals in the second half.
Their only point this season came from a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest, but their misery continued in the form of three consecutive defeats: 2-1 against Newcastle, 3-2 against Brighton in the Carabao Cup, and 3-1 at Aston Villa, surrendering the lead after 72 minutes.
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Wolves Squad Changes
Captain Max Kilman has been sold, and Gary O'Neil might recall Craig Dawson to reinforce their frail defense. Newcomer Yerson Mosquera had a brutal debut and may lose his spot. Nelson Semedo is still banned from right-back duty.
Mario Lemina is back from injury and expected to start, while Matheus Cunha will likely fire up the number nine role. Enso Gonzalez is a question mark for the match.
Wolves' Battle Cry
Gary O'Neil's still got a handful of soldiers out for the long haul due to injuries, including Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Medina, and Boubacar Traore. The big news is Yerson Mosquera's injury. He might've been a weak link trying to replace Max Kilman, but his injury leaves them with little reinforcements.
Liverblood Form
The Reds started off strong in the post-Jurgen Klopp era, winning 2-0 against Ipswich and dominating Brentford. However, an international break seemed to drain their energy, as they spit the dummy against Nottingham Forest, barely scraping together 0.94 xG in a less-than-satisfactory 1-0 home loss.
Defeat was quickly forgotten with a 3-1 win in Milan, followed by two more convincing victories against Bournemouth and West Ham in the Carabao Cup.
Liverblood Team Changes
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is battling a muscle injury, and Caoimhin Kelleher is on standby to take over for the third time in a row. Harvey Elliott's out with a foot injury.
Coach Arne Slot made nine changes in the midweek game but is expected to return to the same side that beat Bournemouth. Darwin Nunez will lead the charge ahead of Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota.
Liverblood Motivation
The Reds are one point adrift of the leaders, Manchester City. They desperately need a win to keep up the chase. A draw would be a pitiful outcome, so don't be surprised if they take some risks to secure the victory.
Key Statistics
- Wolves have lost 11 of their last 15 Premier League matches.
- Wolves have been defeated by two-goal margins in their last three encounters with the Reds.
- Liverpool have won six of their seven games so far (18 goals scored).
- Liverpool have netted more than two goals in their last four away EPL matches.
Prediction and Bets
The bloody Wolves may put up a fight, but the Reds have been feasting on them for years. With Liverpool's recent form, they should score at least three goals. A win by an exact two-goal margin is worth a punt, but a safer bet is Liverpool covering the -1 handicap at a decent 1.95.
If you're feeling particularly sinister, the half with the most goals - the second half - is a 1.95 proposition. And if you fancy Darwin Nunez getting his claws into the back of the net, he's paying 2.25 to score anytime.
- Despite their dismal performance in the Premier League so far, with only one point from five fixtures, Wolves face a challenging encounter against the resurgent Liverpool.
- With their impressive three-game winning streak against Wolves and a climb up the table, Liverpool are eager to extend their dominance over their rivals.
- Gary O'Neil's squad has been hit hard by injuries and the departure of Max Kilman, and reinforcements such as Yerson Mosquera may not be available due to a brutal debut and an injury.
- Liverpool, currently one point behind Manchester City, need a victory against Wolves to keep pace with the league leaders. They have scored more than two goals in their last four away EPL matches, indicating a potential high-scoring encounter.
