Liverpool (4-1-0) travel to face off against Wolverhampton Wanderers (0-4-1) on Saturday, September 28th. This match will be played at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton. Liverpool is coming off a win in their previous match, while Wolverhampton Wanderers will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Liverpool. The match is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET.
Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Liverpool Is Coming Off A Win
In their last match, Liverpool hosted AFC Bournemouth, coming away with a 3-0 win. The money line payout for Liverpool was -400, and the three combined goals fell short of the line of 3.5 goals.
Luis Diaz had a big match for the Liverpool attack, scoring two times on his four total shots. Darwin Nunez scored the other goal for Liverpool, with Mohamed Salah finishing with the most total shots (4).
On the defensive end, Liverpool didn’t allow a goal, and this clean sheet came with Caoimhin Kelleher making a total of seven saves. Bournemouth took a total of 19 shots, and Kelleher also had a clean sheet in his last start.
Through five matches, Liverpool has been favored in all five matches, going 4-1. Overall, they are 4-1-0, putting them in 2nd place in the EPL. Their only loss came at home to 8th-ranked Nottingham Forest FC. On the road, they are 2-0-0, and they will be on the road again for this match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. After this match, they will take on Crystal Palace FC on October 5th.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Aston Villa. This match was played on Aston Villa’s home pitch, and going into the match, they were the +450 underdogs. The four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
On offense, the Wolverhampton Wanderers took a total of 10 shots and four shots on goal. The midfielders and forwards also had a total of five corner kicks. Matheus Cunha was the only player to score for Wolverhampton Wanderers, taking just one shot overall.
Sam Johnstone and the Aston Villa defense gave up just one goal on four total shots. Johnstone finished the match with three saves, and overall, the defense intercepted 10 passes. The club also blocked five shots.
Through five matches, Wolverhampton Wanderers have yet to win a match, going 0-4-1, which has them in 19th place in the EPL. Over their last three matches, they have gone 0-2-1, with their only point coming in a draw vs. Nottingham Forest. Their last two matches have been losses, including a 3-1 defeat vs. Aston Villa. Overall, they have struggled both at home and on the road, going 0-2-0 and 0-2-1, respectively. After this match vs. Liverpool, they will take on Brentford FC on October 5th.
Liverpool Offense Breakdown
So far this season, Liverpool is scoring 2.0 goals per match, which is 4th in the EPL. They are also 3rd in the league in shots on goal and 6th in corners. Their passing percentage of 87.1% is 4th in the league. Luis Díaz is Liverpool’s top scorer this season and is 2nd in the EPL with 5 goals. Mohamed Salah is 2nd on the team in goals and leads the club in assists. He is also 2nd in the EPL in shots on goal and 7th in goals scored.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Offense Breakdown
Wolverhampton Wanderers has scored 1.0 goals per match this season, which is 16th in the EPL. Their top scorer is Matheus Cunha, who is 18th in the league with two goals. Cunha also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 13th in the EPL. Jørgen Larsen has one goal and one assist this season, and he is 55th in the league in goals and 46th in assists. This season, Wolverhampton Wanderers is 15th in passing percentage, 15th in shots on goal, and 17th in corners.
Liverpool Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Liverpool’s defense has been outstanding this season, allowing just 0.2 goals per match, which is tops in the EPL. They have also been very good at not allowing shots, as they are 8th in blocked shots. They have also been very good at not allowing fouls, as they are 1st in the EPL in that category. Keeper Alisson has been very good this season, as he is 2nd in the EPL with three clean sheets. Over their last five matches, they have allowed just one goal.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Defense Breakdown
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defense has struggled this season, as they are allowing the most goals per match in the EPL at 2.8. They are also 17th in blocked shots and 11th in fouls. Keeper Sam Johnstone has started three matches and is 35th in clean sheets. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 2.0 goals, including three goals to Aston Villa’s 3rd-ranked offense.
Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction
Even though Wolverhampton is at home, we have Liverpool coming away with the win by a score of 2-1. This season, Liverpool has been one of the top defensive clubs in the EPL, allowing the fewest goals in the league. On the offensive end, they are 4th in goals scored and 3rd in shots on goal. Our projections have Mohamed Salah as the top projected goal scorer for Liverpool, while Goncalo Guedes has the best chance to score for Wolverhampton.
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Last updated:September 24, 2024 Liverpool FC, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC