Wolves vs Liverpool: Wolves, who haven’t been performing at the highest level this season, will be looking forward to getting a win against the high-flying Liverpool.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are interested in getting their fourth win in five Premier League matches in the 2023/24 season and hoping to close the gap between them and the Champions Manchester City.
Wolves vs Liverpool Preview
The Wolves could not contain Crystal Palace in a five-goal thriller that saw the Eagles score three goals and the Wolves settle for two.
It was a nice performance from the Wolves, but the poorness at the back made it a horrible day for them on September 3, 2023.
There was no single goal in the first half, with both teams coming close to getting the first goal.
However, in the 56th minute of the second half, Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Édouard put the game ahead in a fashionable manner.
A few minutes after Crystal Palace’s first goal, Wolverhampton Wanderers Hwang Hee-Chan equalized for the club.
Due to the sloppy pass in the Wolves center half, Crystal Palace Eberechi Eze scored the second goal for the Eagles.
The third goal came for Crystal Palace as striker Edouard extended the lead between Crystal Palace and Wolves.
However, Wolves kept on pushing in a bid to get an equalizer, but they were able to get a second goal in the extra minute of the second half.
Since Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui left Wolves, getting wins has been difficult in the Premier League. They currently sit in 15th place on the table with one win in four matches.
They are struggling under the current manager, Gary O’Neil, whose job may be under serious questioning if he doesn’t start winning matches.
Liverpool, on the other hand, look like title contenders for the 2023–24 season. They have been playing a well-composed style of play, which is totally different from last season.
The signings of Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai had made Liverpool one of the toughest teams to play against in the Premier League.
The Liverpool team defeated Unai Emery with a 3-0 win. The new signing from RB Leipzig put the team ahead in the 3rd minute of the encounter.
The Liverpool side kept on pressing, and they had Aston Villa defender Matty Cash score an own goal before the end of the first half.
Mohamed Salah, who was at that time facing uncertainty about his career, scored in the 55th minute to end Aston Villa’s hope of coming back into the game.
However, the Wolves last win against Liverpool at home happened in the Premier League on February 4, 2023.
Liverpool have been dominant in the last five matches against Wolves, winning three matches coupled with a draw and a loss.
Wolves vs Liverpool Team News
Gary O’Neil has no injury concerns, with Joseph Hodge being the only player with an injury in the Wolverhampton Wanderers squad.
Hodge return date has been set to be September 30, 2023.
Liverpool may be without their right back. Trent Alexander Arnold, who was taken off in a 3-0 win against Aston Villa.
It was revealed that he suffered a hamstring injury, and his return date is unknown. Jurgen Klopp is likely to give Joe Gomez an opportunity at right back.
Ibrahim Konate is also a doubt for the Wolverhampton Wanderers game; he missed France friendly matches during the international break due to a thigh injury.
Even though Thiago Alcantara has returned to training, Jurgen Klopp is not interested in rushing the Spanish midfielder back.
Liverpool will be without Virgil Van Dijk, who was given a one-match suspension due to his abusive words towards the referee following a red card in the match against Newcastle on August 27, 2023.
Wolves vs Liverpool Probable Line Up
Wolves Probable Starting Line Up: Sa; Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Aiit-Nouri; Sarabia; Gomes; Lemina, Neto; Cunha, Silva
Liverpool Probable Starting Line Up: Alisson; Robertson, Tsimikas, Matip, Gomez; Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai; Nunez, Mo Salah, Diaz.
Wolves vs Liverpool Prediction
Recently, Liverpool have been full of confidence, and they are looking forward to winning the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.
Wolves have been struggling to win games, and it will be extremely difficult for them to beat Liverpool.
Prediction: Wolves 1:3 Liverpool
Wolves vs Liverpool Kick Off Time
The Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolves will take place on September 16, 2023, at 12:30 p.m.
