Wolves vs Liverpool prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2023-02-03 15:00.
Playing seven games in just 23 days seemed to take its toll on Wolverhampton Wanderers, who managed just a single win in that time (D2, L4) to get new manager Julen Lopetegui’s tenure off to a troubled start. Elimination from both domestic cups ensued, followed by a 3-0 drubbing at Manchester City last time out in the Premier League (PL), resulting in the competition’s lowest scorers (12) remaining entrenched in the relegation scrap.
That solitary win did come at Molineux though, beating West Ham 1-0 in their last home league match, setting up a chance to win consecutive PL home matches for the first time since November 2021. However, that victory was followed by a loss to visitors Liverpool in an FA Cup replay, after an encouraging display at Anfield ended 2-2 after Wolves had a potential winner controversially ruled out by VAR.
That was Liverpool’s only victory in their last six outings (D2, L3) and they have since seen their FA Cup defence come crashing down after Brighton netted a 92nd minute winner last time out. Manager Jürgen Klopp may see this fixture as a chance to get his under-pressure side back on the winning trail, especially considering his team have won the last 11 league H2H fixtures!
Back-to-back scoreless performances cap off a dismal three-game winless streak in the PL though (D1, L2), as the Reds now lie a daunting ten points off the top-four, although they do possess a game in hand. Both losses came on their travels with three goals conceded each time, meaning Liverpool now must now defend against losing three consecutive away league matches for the first time since March 2012.
Players to watch: Wolves’ top-scorer Daniel Podence has scored his side’s opener with all of his five league strikes this season, while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah will look to potentially make his 200th appearance for the Reds count by adding to his four goal contributions (G2, A2) in his last four PL matches against Wolves.
Hot stat: Just one of Wolves’ last 11 home matches has seen both sides score.