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After three straight Premier League wins, Liverpool head to Molineux on Saturday to face sixth-place Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Reds are coming off of a 4-1 thrashing of Everton at Goodison Park and are just two points off of first-place Chelsea. The pressure will be on Liverpool, however. Not only are Wolverhampton Wanderers unbeaten in three straight matches, but Chelsea play West Ham earlier in the day.

Wolves vs Liverpool Match Preview

Wolves are coming off of their second straight nil-nil league draw. Despite being offensively minded and strong in attack, Wolverhampton Wanderers have failed to score goals at times this season. Bruno Lage’s team has scored a mere 12 goals in 14 matches in the Premier League. The Old Gold are well under their xG of 17.62.

When it comes to scoring goals, Liverpool have had no problem. The Reds have scored in every game in all competitions this season. Jurgen Klopp’s team has tallied 43 goals and have an xG of 37.35. Along with leading the league in goals, Liverpool have the Premier League’s highest xG.

Liverpool have won five straight matches in the Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Their last defeat came Molineux in 2018-19, however. On that occasion, the Reds lost with a completely changed side due to injuries.

Wolves vs Liverpool Betting Odds

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Wolverhampton Wanderers took nine points from the last 18 on offer in the league. The Old Gold scored just four goals, however. They allowed four goals during the same period. Their last two matches in the league finished as nil-nil draws. Lage’s team is unbeaten at home in their last four matches in the Premier League. Wolves have struggled for goals at Molineux with a mere five being scored.

Liverpool have not had trouble scoring goals over the course of their last six games – or any games this season. The Reds scored 21 goals in their last six matches as they took 13 points from 18 on offer. Liverpool have the league’s second-best points total on the road in 2021-22. Sixteen points have been taken on the road this term with 25 goals scored and seven conceded.

Bookies’ best odds on a home win at full-time are at 7/1. Wolves are in good form at home, but Liverpool have been rampant. Liverpool’s best betting odds to win at Molineux are at 23/50. The last five matches between these clubs ended in Liverpool wins. Four of those five games, including both matches last season, finished as wins to nil for the Reds.

Wolves vs Liverpool Team News

Lage has a number of players on the injury list going into the match. Forward Daniel Podence is a major doubt. Midfielder Ruben Neves should return to the fold following a suspension versus Burnley in midweek.

Lage will be without Fernando Marcal after the defender tested positive for coronavirus. Pedro Neto, Jonny Otto, Yerson Mosquera, Hugo Bueno, and Willy Boly are all ruled out with injuries.

Liverpool’s injury issues have eased although five players are ruled out of the weekend fixture. Forward Roberto Firmino is ruled out with a thigh injury. Naby Keita remains sidelined with a thigh muscle issue of his own.

Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott are long-term absentees, and both will miss the weekend fixture. Defender Joe Gomez is ruled out with a calf strain. He has been linked with a transfer to Wolves this week. Klopp could rotate the team to keep it fresh after Liverpool’s Merseyside Derby win. However, next week, Liverpool face AC Milan in the Champions League. The Reds have nothing to play for and Klopp could rest key players at San Siro.

Wolves vs Liverpool H2H

The last five matches between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool finished as wins for the Reds. Four of those five games were wins to nil for Liverpool, including last season’s fixtures. Liverpool won at home 4-0 before going to Molineux and claiming a 1-0 win. Liverpool’s victory at Molineux was secured by a first half Diogo Jota goal.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have won two of their last seven games against Liverpool. However, both of those wins came in the FA Cup. Liverpool have dominated the teams’ meetings in the Premier League.

Wolves vs Liverpool Prediction

Liverpool to win to nil @ 7/5 - BET NOW

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Liverpool claimed wins to nil and Anfleld and at Molineux last season versus Wolverhampton Wanderers. Liverpool have won to nil on 12 different occasions this season. The Reds have scored in all 21 of their matches and conceded just 17 goals in all competitions. This is Klopp’s best defensive team since arriving at the club.

Diogo Jota to score anytime @ 13/10 - BET NOW

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Diogo Jota scored his eighth goal of the Premier League season on Wednesday night versus Everton. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers player now has nine goals in all competitions and averages a goal every 116 minutes in the Premier League. Jota has scored in each of Liverpool’s last three matches, tallying four goals. Our betting tips prediction is for Jota to score anytime for the second straight season against Wolves at Molineux.

Halftime/Full-time: Liverpool/Liverpool @ 23/20 - BET NOW

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Liverpool have been winning at halftime and full-time in their last two Premier League matches. The Reds have been brilliant on the pitch and our betting tips prediction is for Liverpool to be winning at halftime and full-time versus Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

The pressure will be on Liverpool as Chelsea play at lunchtime. Manchester City play the evening match against Watford. The race for the title is incredibly close between three extremely good teams. Just two points separate first-place Chelsea and third-place Liverpool. Neither of the three teams can afford to drop points on Saturday.

Our betting tips prediction is for Liverpool to collect a win to nil versus Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday. The Reds will claim a fifth straight Premier League win versus Wolves. It will be their fifth win to nil in six matches versus Wolves in the league.

Wolves vs Liverpool Betting Tips