Liverpool vs Wolves Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Reds have 29 points from 17 games. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Wanderers have two points from 17 games.

Liverpool prepare to host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield this coming Saturday, December 27, 2025. This game shows just how far apart these two sides are right now in terms of results and confidence.

Arne Slot’s men have recently built up some real steam with back-to-back wins over Tottenham and Brighton. On the flip side, Wolves find themselves stuck in a rough scrap at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Inside Training is LIVE 🎬Behind-the-scenes action from the AXA Training Centre as the Reds prepare for #LIVWOL 👊

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 23, 2025

The mood around Liverpool will likely be one of high hopes. The home fans expect a dominant performance. They face a visiting team that has let in 37 goals already this season.

Liverpool should control the ball from the start. This will force their opponents to sit deep and just try to react. The in-form Hugo Ekitike will surely give the Wolves’ defenders a hard time with his constant movement.

He will look to find space in the wide areas that Rob Edwards’ struggling side often leaves open. On top of that, Liverpool’s middle three work incredibly hard to win the ball back. They will likely shut down any counterattacks before they even get started. This should keep the visitors pinned in their own half for a long time.

Looking at the other side, Wolves need to be absolutely perfect at the back to leave with even a single point. However, they haven’t been able to keep a clean sheet lately, so that kind of defensive stand seems unlikely.

At the end of the day, this match looks like it will come down to how long the visitors can hang on. Their resolve will likely break under the constant pressure. Liverpool have the talent up front to break down a defensive setup. Unless Wolves can find a way to be incredibly clinical on the break, the points will likely stay at Anfield.

Kick-off:

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Stadium: Anfield
• Date: Saturday, December 27
• Kick-off Time: 8:30 PM IST
• Referee: Simon Hooper
• VAR: In use

Form:

Liverpool (all competitions): W-W-W-D-D

Wolverhampton Wanderers (all competitions): L-L-L-L-L

Players to Watch:

Liverpool: Hugo Ekitike

International duty and injuries have left the squad a bit thin. Because of that, the attacking responsibility has shifted squarely onto Hugo Ekitike. He has made the most of his chances since joining Liverpool. The French forward is a dangerous, unpredictable player in the middle.

Ekitike on target again 🎯 pic.twitter.com/uFqPWMFRSL

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 20, 2025

He uses a mix of raw pace and quick feet to mess with tight defences. Ekitike currently boasts an impressive tally of eight goals and one assist in 16 games of the Premier League 2025/26 season. His directness suggests he will be looking forward to testing a shaky Wolves backline this weekend.

Wolves: Jørgen Strand Larsen

Playing up front for a team at the bottom takes a lot of mental toughness. Jørgen Strand Larsen finds himself in that tough spot at Molineux right now. The Norwegian striker has barely had any service all season.

Even so, his size and strength are the team’s best bet for scoring on the counter. He has only scored once in fifteen appearances. Larsen knows that scoring at Anfield would be a massive boost. It could be just what he needs to kickstart his own form and the club’s fight to stay up.

Match Facts:

• Wolverhampton Wanderers go to Anfield carrying the weight of a historically bad season. They have picked up only two points from seventeen matches. This ties the record for the worst start to a season in English top-flight history. They are now grouped with the worst teams of the past who couldn’t find a way out of the hole.
• Liverpool have turned Anfield into a place where this specific opponent just can’t win. They have won eight straight league games against Wolves at home. The Reds usually have all the ball and play the game in the opponent’s half. They eventually wear the Midlands club down until the defence breaks late in the game.
• Hugo Ekitike is playing great football right now. He has scored in three straight Premier League games. He is now the main man up front while Mohamed Salah is away. The French forward is up against a Wolves defence that makes more mistakes than anyone else in the league. This gives Eikitike a perfect chance to keep his scoring streak going.

Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Betting Tips and Odds:

• Liverpool -2.5 Asian Handicap: 2.10 (Bet365)
• Hugo Ekitike to Score Anytime: 1.85 (SkyBet)
• Liverpool to Win to Nil: 1.95 (Betway)

Injuries and Team News:

The home side has some tough calls to make. Mohamed Salah is away on international duty. Also, Dominik Szoboszlai is out because of a suspension. The injury list is pretty long. Florian Wirtz is in doubt with a hamstring problem, but he should play. Alexander Isak is out for a long time with a broken leg and won’t be back until late April 2026.

Giovanni Leoni is also out until August 2026 with a knee injury. A few players are aiming to be back in early January. That includes Joe Gomez and Stefan Bajcetic (both hamstring), along with Wataru Endo and Cody Gakpo, who have minor knocks.

The away team is missing players, too. Emmanuel Agbadou and Tawanda Chirewa are both away on international duty. Hugo Bueno has a strain and is in doubt, though he’s expected to be available.

The medical room is busy; Daniel Bentley is out until mid-January with an ankle injury. The staff doesn’t expect Jean-Ricner Bellegarde back until late January. Marshall Munetsi is out until mid-January, and Rodrigo Gomes is sidelined until February.

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Head-To-Head Stats:

• Total Competitive Meetings: 118
• Liverpool Wins: 63
• Wolves Wins: 37
• Draws: 18

Predicted Starting Lineups:

Liverpool (4-3-3):

Mamardashvili; Kerkez, Dijk, Konaté, Bradley; Gravenberch, Allister, Jones; Wirtz, Ekitike, Chiesa

Wolves (4-4-2):

Johnstone; Hoever, Mosquera, Krejcí, Bueno; Gomes, André, López, Wolfe; Hee-Chan, Larsen

Match Prediction:

Liverpool will surely dismantle their visitors with clinical efficiency. The gap in quality between the two teams is just too big to ignore. Wolves have a leaky defence that falls apart when pressured. The Anfield crowd will push the home team to go for the throat. It should be a relaxed evening for the Liverpool fans.

Predicted Score: Liverpool 3-0 Wolves

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