Liverpool vs Wolverhampton preview and prediction: Consolidating top spot.
The Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton will take place at 9:00 PM on February 16th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest Liverpool vs Wolverhampton team news
Manager Slot has not been immediately punished and has until Wednesday to respond to the appeal from the English Football Association. In contrast, Curtis Jones is certain to be sidelined after receiving a red card in the heated Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
This midfielder could be one of four Liverpool players unavailable for Wolves' visit to Anfield. Tyler Morton (shoulder injury) and Joe Gomez (hamstring problem) are not yet ready to return, and Slot confirmed on Friday that Cody Gakpo's availability remains questionable after he suffered an injury against Everton.
If Gakpo is unavailable, Darwin Nunez or Diogo Jota, a former Wolves player, could fill the striker role. Jota scored 44 goals while at the club that will be visiting on Sunday, but has only scored once against his former club since joining Liverpool.
For Wolves, the FA Cup victory against Blackburn came at the cost of Hwang Hee-chan suffering a hamstring injury, and the South Korean player is expected to miss two to three matches.
Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is also unlikely to recover in time due to a muscle injury, so Matheus Cunha will most likely hold the top position in the attack, supported by Goncalo Guedes and Pablo Sarabia.
It remains uncertain whether Boubacar Traore will be able to play after recovering from his illness, while players undergoing long-term treatment such as Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, and Leon Chiwome are definitely unavailable.
Latest predicted lineups for Liverpool vs Wolverhampton
Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold; Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Wolverhampton Wanderers:
Sa; Agbadou, Toti, Bueno; Semedo, Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri; Sarabia, Guedes; Cunha
Latest football match prediction: Liverpool vs Wolverhampton
There couldn't have been a more fitting ending to the final chapter of the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. From David Moyes' return to the manager's bench, to the goalfest and the heated post-match controversies, the final encounter between Everton and Liverpool at The Toffees' historic home ground had every element of drama.
Arne Slot's team seemed just moments away from extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points. But then defender James Tarkowski ignited the passion of Merseyside with a stunning long-range strike in the 98th minute, a goal that defied VAR checks for both offside and foul.
Tensions escalated when both Curtis Jones and Slot were shown red cards by the referee after the final whistle – Jones for a direct confrontation with Abdoulaye Doucoure following a celebration in front of the away team's stands, while Slot was sent off for arguing with referee Michael Oliver. Despite this, the Dutch manager will still be present in the dugout on Sunday awaiting the FA's decision.
Although Liverpool missed a chance that almost decided the title race, they still maintain a 7-point lead over Arsenal. If the Gunners beat Leicester on Saturday, the gap will narrow to 4 points. Nevertheless, Anfield remains a strong fortress, with The Reds winning all 4 of their most recent home games, scoring 4 goals in 3 of those 4 matches.
Wolves are also showing impressive goal-scoring form, having beaten Aston Villa and Blackburn 2-0 this month. Their controversial victory against Villa gave Wolves an advantage in the relegation battle, and they continued their strength by scoring twice in a row at Ewood Park, thanks to goals from Joao Gomes and Matheus Cunha.
Wolves are currently aiming for their third consecutive win in all competitions – something they haven't achieved since February 2024. However, their 17th place position remains precarious, and if Leicester pull off an upset against Arsenal, Wolves risk falling into the relegation zone ahead of their match against Liverpool.
Wolves' away form remains a challenge, as they have only managed one point in their last three Premier League away games and have kept only two clean sheets away from home since the start of 2024.
Despite causing Liverpool considerable trouble in the first leg in September, Wolves still suffered a 1-2 defeat. History was also not on the visitors' side, as they had not won at Anfield in the Premier League since Mick McCarthy led the team to a 1-0 victory in 2010.
Latest Liverpool vs Wolverhampton score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Liverpool vs Wolverhamptonas follows:
- Sportsmole:Liverpool 2-0 Wolverhampton
- WhoScore:Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton
- Our newspaper predicts:Liverpool 2-0 Wolverhampton
When and where can I watch Liverpool vs Wolverhampton live?
To watch the Liverpool vs Wolverhampton match live in the English Premier League at 9:00 PM on February 16th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
