Preview: Wolves vs Liverpool Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26

This will be the third encounter between these clubs this season.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are now going to host Liverpool FC for their fifth-round clash of the 2025-26 FA Cup. The Molineux Stadium is going to witness this entertaining clash between these sides.

The Wolves are coming in after taking down the Reds in the Premier League. It was a last-minute win for them and they will be looking to secure yet another victory against them. They cannot afford to lose here and it is going to be a tough outing for Wolverhampton Wanderers despite being at home.

Liverpool FC were stunned by their loss against Wolves and will be out for revenge this time around. They will be away from home once again, and it is not going to be an easy game for them. The Arne Slot-led side will be looking to take a different approach and are going to put up a strong fight against the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Wolverhampton, England
• Stadium: Molineux Stadium
• Date: Saturday, March 07
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 AM IST (Friday, Mar 06; 08:00 PM GMT/ 03:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Wolves: W-D-L-W-W

Liverpool: W-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Joao Gomes (Wolves)

From controlling the midfield to being helpful in the attacking front, Joao Gomes is going to be one of the main men in the squad for Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25-year-old was one of the goal scorers against Aston Villa and will be looking to add more to his tally.

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Even though he failed to score against the Wolves last time around, the Frenchman is still going to play an important role in the attacking front for Liverpool FC. He performed well against West Ham and will be looking to step up his game to help his side in the final third. He has two goal contributions in the FA Cup this season.

Match Facts

• Wolverhampton Wanderers are on a two-match winning streak.
• Liverpool have won four of their last five matches.
• Wolves and the Reds have not drawn any of their last nine matches against each other.

Wolverhampton vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @10/21 Ladbrokes
• Hugo Ekitike to score @1/1 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @7/12 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Wolverhampton Wanderers will be ready with all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are not going to be in action for Liverpool. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 120

Wolves won: 38

Liverpool won: 64

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Wolves predicted lineup (3-5-1-1)

Jose Sa (GK); Dohery, Santiago Bueno, Krejci; Tchatchoua, Mane, Andre, Joao Gomes, Moller Wolfe; Angel Gomes; Armstrong

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike

Match Prediction

Neither of these clubs can afford to lose here. Liverpool FC are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their upcoming FA Cup clash.

Prediction: Wolves 1-2 Liverpool

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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