Monday night action will take place in the Premier League, when Wolves and Liverpool clash at Molineux. The reverse fixture came in different circumstances, as 2,000 fans were allowed back into Anfield to watch their team secure a 4-0 win which left them level at the top of the Premier League table. How will this one end up to be? This is Wolves Vs Liverpool – Last Hope For A Top 4 Finish.
Match Preview
The Reds were shining in the Champions League again, as they defeated Leipzig in the 2nd leg as well. Can they finally carry that form back to the Premier League? Now would be the perfect time if they want a top 4 finish. On the other hand, it’s been a rollercoaster ride for Wolves this season. Nonetheless, they head into this game with a solid run, having lost just 1 of their last 5 games. Let’s take a closer look on what to expect from both sides as we approach gametime.
Wolves
Wolves have lost only one of their last seven Premier League matches, after losing four of their previous six. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are looking to record back-to-back home PL wins for only the second time in the last two seasons,as they have beaten Leeds before going on a 3 games roadtrip. However, they registered a loss and a draw in their last 2 games. Can they bounce back at home?
Wolves will be pleased to be back at Molineux for the first time in almost a month after three straight away games. The loss at Man City is their only defeat in their last seven league outings, having lost four of their previous six and gone eight games without a win before that. However, Nuno’s side will feel as if they could have avoided that defeat, after holding on to a 1-1 draw to the final 10 minutes of the game. Eventually, City proved to be too much for them as they ran away with a 4-1 victory.
Liverpool FC
On the other hand, Liverpool are on a dreadful form having lost 6 of their last 7 league games. A run which saw them in 8th place and could even be in 9th if Aston Villa wins today. However, the Reds will hope to carry their Champions League form back in England as they eye a top 4 finish. Liverpool were dominante in both legs as they won 4-0 on aggregate, scoring goals and keeping clean sheets. Can they finally do that in the league again?
On the bright side for Klopp’s men, they are unbeaten in their last seven league trips to Wolves. However, and due to their bad home form, Liverpool have now lost nine Premier League games this season – including six in a row at home, eight since the turn of the year and six since the beginning of February – which is already their most in a single campaign since 2015-16. Former Wolves man Jota is back and will be buzzing to help his side get back on winning ways. Can Klopp turn things around and secure a historic top 4 finish this season?
Team News
Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk all remain sidelined for Liverpool. Fabinho’s huge impact in midfield gave Klopp a much needed balance, as he’s expected to start again in that position along with Thiago. Which means that Nat Phillips and Ozan Kabak are once again expected to partner each other in defense. Firmino will face a late fitness test ahead of this match, having missed the last two games with a knee injury. However, Jota is more than ready to take his place.
Wolves remain without Raul Jimenez, while they might have some new injuries to deal with. Nuno did say in his pre-match press conference that his squad have some “new issues” to deal with, although he did not specify which players those issues surround.
Prediction & Current Odds
Wolves Vs Liverpool – Last Hope For A Top 4 Finish. Bottom line is, Liverpool will do anything in their power to bounce back after some cracking display in the Champions League. Time is running out for sure, however Klopp will still hope he can turn things around with a win Monday night. Considering their solid away form and CL wins, we expect them to pick up where they left of. Wolves might be able to get on the scoresheet, but eventually Liverpool will secure a much needed win.
- Over 2.5 goals: 2.00
- Liverpool Win: 1.70
- Both Teams To Score: 1.90
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