Liverpool vs Wolverhampton prediction, H2H and probable line-ups – 27 December 2025
One of the fixtures of the 18th round of the English Premier League will take place on Saturday at Anfield in Liverpool, where the home side Liverpool will host Wolverhampton. Here’s my bet on the outcome of this clash, factoring in the clear difference in the current form of both teams.
Match preview
Liverpool continue their ascent up the table, displaying consistent results and confidence in their play. Wins over Brighton and Tottenham have helped Arne Slot’s team close in on the Champions League zone — only goal difference is keeping Chelsea ahead of Liverpool. The Reds have hit their stride and remain unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches, showing maturity even with squad issues.
Despite injuries to several key players and Salah’s departure for AFCON, Liverpool remain a threat at home, having lost just 2 of their last 25 Premier League games at Anfield. The team relies on an attacking style, but defensive lapses are still an issue — they’ve conceded at least once in 10 of their last 13 matches. However, facing Wolverhampton, the chances for a clean sheet are high.
Wolverhampton are in deep crisis: not only are they bottom of the table, but they have yet to win a single match all season. Their 21-game winless run is a club anti-record and one of the worst streaks among Europe’s top five leagues. The last ten rounds have all ended in defeat for Wolves, whose attack is the league’s weakest — just 9 goals scored.
On the road, Rob Edwards’ side have lost five straight, often failing to find the net at all. The absence of leaders, a long injury list, and the squad’s battered morale make any away fixture a potential rout. Under these circumstances, getting points at Anfield looks almost impossible.
Probable line-ups
- Liverpool: Alisson, Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez, Jones, Morrison, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Mac Allister, Ekitike
- Wolverhampton: Jose Sa, Krejci, Doherty, S. Bueno, Wolf, Neto, Lopez, Hoever, J. Gomes, Hwang, Larsen
Match facts and head-to-head
- Liverpool have beaten Wolverhampton at Anfield in each of their last eight Premier League meetings.
- Wolverhampton have lost 10 matches in a row and remain the league’s only winless side this season.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 7 of Liverpool’s last 8 Premier League games.
Prediction
Liverpool are clearly in form and chasing a crucial objective — returning to the Champions League zone. Their opponents, by contrast, are demoralized and show no signs of improvement. The hosts will be motivated not just to win, but to do so convincingly to improve their goal difference. My pick: Liverpool to win with a -1.5 handicap at odds of 1.77.
