Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool EPL Betting Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Prediction 5/19/2024

Wolverhampton Wanderers (13-17-7) travel to face off against Liverpool (23-4-10) on Sunday, May 19th. This match will be played at Anfield in Liverpool. Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous matches. The match is scheduled for 11:00 AM ET.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool

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Wolverhampton Wanderers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Wolverhampton Wanderers will be looking to get back on track after falling to Crystal Palace by a score of 3-1. This match took place on their home pitch, but they were still the +220 underdog. The four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Matheus Cunha was the only player for Wolverhampton to score, taking four total shots and three shots on goal. No other player for Wolverhampton took more than two shots, and as a club, they took 13 shots and seven shots on goal.

On the defensive end, things were quiet for José Sá, who didn’t make a save on the three shots he faced. Overall, Crystal Palace took just three shots, and the Wolverhampton defense finished with three blocked shots and nine interceptions.

Wolverhampton Wanderers will be looking to snap a two-match losing streak when they take on Liverpool. Overall, they are 13-17-7 and sit 13th in the EPL. Over their last seven matches, they have just one win, going 1-5-1. On the road, they are 5-9-4, while at home they are 8-8-3. In terms of being favored, they have been the favorite in eight matches, going 4-2-2. As the underdog, they are 9-15-5. Wolverhampton Wanderers are currently two points behind AFC Bournemouth and Crystal Palace in the standings.

Liverpool Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

In their last match, Liverpool took on Aston Villa in a high-scoring thriller that ended in a 3-3 draw. This match took place on the road for Liverpool, but they were still the pre-match favorite, even with a money line of -129. The six combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 3.5 goals.

Liverpool’s attack was led by Cody Gakpo and Jarrell Quansah, who each scored one time. Gakpo took two total shots and one shot on goal, with Quansah scoring on his only shot attempt. Liverpool’s offense finished with seven shots on goal and 14 total shots.

On the defensive end, Liverpool allowed three goals on Aston Villa’s five shots on goal. Alisson, who finished with two saves, allowed three goals. Liverpool’s defense also played a role in the offensive attack for Aston Villa, as they had an own goal.

Entering this match, Liverpool is in 3rd place in the EPL, trailing Arsenal by seven points. Overall, they are 23-4-10, and their 79 points are 11 behind Arsenal. At home, Liverpool has been dominant, going 14-1-3. However, they have struggled of late, going just 1-1-2 in their last four matches. In their most recent match, they played to a 3-3 draw with Aston Villa. On the season, they have been favored in 33 of their 37 matches, going 22-3-8 in those contests.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Offense Breakdown

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ offense has been led by Hwang Heechan, who is 16th in the EPL with 12 goals. He is also 1st on the team in goals scored. Matheus Cunha is 15th in the EPL in shots on goal and has also scored 12 goals this season. Pedro Neto is 13th in the EPL in assists and has also scored 2 goals this season. Wolverhampton is 17th in the EPL in goals scored and 15th in shots on goal. They have had fewer corners than their opponents in 62.2% of their matches this season.

Liverpool Offense Breakdown

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Leading the EPL in corner kicks, Liverpool has been an offensive force this season, averaging 2.1 goals per match, which is fourth in the league. They have also been accurate with their shots, ranking second in the EPL in shots on goal. Leading the way for Liverpool is Mohamed Salah, who is sixth in the EPL in goals scored and second in shots on goal. Salah has 18 goals this season, which is tops on Liverpool and sixth in the EPL.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Defense Breakdown

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defense has been struggling as of late, as they have given up 10 goals over their last four matches (2.5 goals per match). This includes giving up five goals to Manchester City, who has the top-ranked offense in the EPL. Overall, Wolverhampton’s defense is 14th in the EPL, giving up 1.7 goals per match. Keeper José Sá is 17th in the EPL with four clean sheets this season. He is also 6th in the league with 123 saves.

Liverpool Defense Breakdown

Over their last seven matches, Liverpool’s defense has given up 1.9 goals per match, and they have not had a clean sheet since April 21st. They have given up two goals in three of their last seven matches, including their most recent match against Aston Villa, who has the 6th-ranked offense in the EPL. On the season, Liverpool is 3rd in the EPL in goals allowed per match at 1.1. They are also 1st in the league in blocked shots per match at 5.7. Alisson is 8th in the EPL in clean sheets with seven.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Prediction

Given that Liverpool is one of the top offensive teams in the EPL, we have them coming away with a dominant 5-0 win over Wolverhampton. Coming into the match, Liverpool is 4th in goals scored and 2nd in shots on goal. They are also one of the top teams in the league in terms of blocked shots. Our top projected goal scorer for Liverpool in this one is Mohamed Salah. As for Wolverhampton, we are giving Matheus Cunha the best chance to score a goal.


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