Wolverhampton vs Liverpool: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – 03 March 2026
One of the matches of the 29th round of the English Premier League will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd, at Molineux Stadium. This is a clash between teams at opposite ends of the table: Arne Slot’s Liverpool continue their pursuit of the leaders, while Rob Edwards’ Wolverhampton are desperately battling for survival.
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Match preview
Wolverhampton are enduring one of the toughest campaigns in their recent history, sitting bottom of the table in 20th place. However, last Friday the Wolves gave their fans a real shock, defeating Aston Villa 2-0 at home. Rob Edwards’ side have become an extremely awkward opponent for the top clubs at Molineux lately: they’ve already taken points off three of the current top four. The Wolves know how to play compact and patient football, and their young star Mateus Mané is in fine form, ready to punish favorites on the counter.
Injuries have not spared the hosts either. The participation of midfield leaders André and Ángel Gomes in this match remains in doubt due to minor knocks. Edwards is likely to opt for a super-defensive 3-4-3 scheme, aiming to clog up the midfield and force an injury-hit Liverpool to break down a well-organized "bus." Considering the Wolves already lost a hard-fought battle to the Reds 2-1 earlier this season, they will do everything tomorrow to keep the game tight and snatch crucial points for survival.
Liverpool are on a roll, having won four straight matches in all competitions. Last Saturday, the Merseysiders put on a show at Anfield, thrashing West Ham 5-2. Despite sitting fifth in the table, they’re just three points off the Champions League zone and will travel to Wolverhampton with only victory in mind, determined to keep the pressure on the top four.
However, Liverpool’s injury list is daunting and could seriously hamper their creativity. The breakout star of the winter, Florian Wirtz, will miss the game with a back injury. Also ruled out are Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo, and the suspended Andrew Robertson. In the absence of their key creators, much of the responsibility will fall on Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and young Hugo Ekitike. Slot will need to show tactical flexibility to break down the hosts’ packed defense without his main stars.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In four of Wolverhampton’s last five matches, fewer than three goals have been scored.
- Liverpool have scored first in each of their last five matches.
- In seven of Liverpool’s last nine games, more than two goals have been scored.
- Liverpool have won their last six head-to-head meetings with Wolverhampton.
- The first-round match between these sides ended in a 2-1 win for Liverpool.
Probable lineups
- Wolverhampton: Sá - Mosquera, Bueno S., Gomes T. - Tchatchoua, Gomes R., Gomes J., Bueno H. - Bellegarde, Mané, Armstrong
- Liverpool: Alisson - Gomez, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez - Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai - Salah, Gakpo, Ekitiké
Prediction
Although Wolverhampton have improved in recent rounds and showed their teeth against Aston Villa, the gulf in class and Liverpool’s current form look decisive. Slot’s side have learned how to get results even without their leaders, making full use of set pieces and squad depth. Given the visitors’ huge motivation to re-enter the Champions League zone and their historical dominance over the Wolves, the Merseysiders should take all three points. My prediction: Liverpool win.
