Wolves vs Liverpool Preview
- Liverpool to win
- Jota to score
Wolves are still searching for their first win of the Premier League season as they prepare to host an in-form Liverpool side at Molineux.
With defensive issues plaguing Gary O’Neil’s team, they face an uphill battle against one of the league’s top attacking units.
Wolves: Defensive Woes and Search for Form
Wolves find themselves among six Premier League teams yet to register a win after five games, marking a record high for English top-flight history at this stage. Sitting at the bottom of the table (D1, L4), the team has struggled defensively, conceding 14 goals — a joint-league high.
This defensive vulnerability is a continuation of a longer-standing issue for Wolves, who have gone 17 top-flight matches without keeping a clean sheet, the longest current streak in the Premier League.
Gary O’Neil’s side will be wary of facing Liverpool, against whom they’ve historically struggled. Wolves have lost 14 of the last 15 league head-to-head encounters (W1) and have been unable to score in ten of those matches.
Breaking that streak and finding some form will be a priority for O’Neil as they aim to climb off the bottom of the table.
Liverpool: Dominant Defense and Formidable Away Record
Liverpool enter’s this fixture in strong form, buoyed by their impressive defence which has conceded only one goal so far this season — the best record in the league.
That single goal was in their sole defeat to Nottingham Forest, highlighting their otherwise rock-solid backline under manager Arne Slot.
Liverpool’s away form is also impressive, having lost just three of their last 26 Premier League road matches (W14, D9) while scoring in all but two of those games.
This attacking prowess, combined with their defensive solidity, gives them plenty of confidence heading to Molineux.
Key attention may be on the full-backs, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson, who each have 59 assists, the most for any defenders in Premier League history, and are often pivotal in Liverpool’s offensive plays.
Key Players to Watch
Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves)
The Wolves forward is yet to find his scoring touch this season, but Larsen has a knack for netting in the middle of the action.
In four of his last six scoring outings, he has netted the third goal of the match, and his presence could be crucial if Wolves aim to break through Liverpool’s defence.
Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
A former Wolves player, Jota will return to Molineux as a key figure in Liverpool’s attack. Wolves fans will be hoping to keep him quiet, as he has never lost any of the 47 Premier League games in which he has scored (W40, D7).
Jota’s ability to find the back of the net and impact the game makes him a player to watch closely.
Can Wolves Find a Breakthrough?
Wolves’ struggles in defence and their inability to convert chances have seen them sink to the bottom of the table.
With Jørgen Strand Larsen seeking to make an impact and a team desperate for points, they will look to break their poor record against Liverpool and potentially earn their first win of the season.
The pressure will be on Gary O’Neil to shore up the defence and exploit any opportunities against Liverpool.
Liverpool’s Challenge: Extend Their Dominance
Liverpool will aim to continue their dominant H2H record against Wolves and maintain their solid defensive record.
With Alexander-Arnold and Robertson contributing both defensively and offensively, and Jota eager to score against his former club, Liverpool will look to secure all three points on the road.
Final Thoughts
This fixture pits a Wolves side struggling defensively against a Liverpool team in strong form. With Liverpool aiming to capitalize on Wolves’ defensive frailties and Wolves seeking to upset the odds to earn their first win, this encounter is poised to be a compelling clash at Molineux.
Can Wolves shore up their defence and spring a surprise, or will Liverpool continue their dominance and solidify their top-flight form?
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