Verdict: Both teams to score

Best odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Liverpool continue their push for Champions League qualification on Tuesday when they head to Molineux to face bottom‑placed Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Reds’ 5–2 victory over West Ham on Saturday moved them up to 48 points, and they will be expected to dispatch a Wolves side sitting last in the table. However, Rob Edwards’ men did offer a reminder of their threat with a surprise 2–0 win over Aston Villa on Friday night.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Few would have predicted Wolves’ second win of the Premier League season coming against high‑flying Aston Villa, yet the Old Gold now have points taken off three of the current top four. Their haul of 13 points ensures they will not go down as the worst Premier League side in history—Derby County still hold that unwanted record with 11 points in 2007–08.

Safety is out of reach for Edwards’ side, but their improved competitiveness is evident. Across his last 11 league matches, Wolves have collected two wins, five draws and four defeats—a far more stubborn run than their league position implies.

Their attacking output remains limited, though. Wolves have failed to score in five of their last eight Premier League outings, finding the net just three times in that period. However, they have shown greater defensive resolve, conceding 10 goals and keeping three clean sheets across the same stretch.

Molineux may not be a fortress, but the Old Gold have picked up eight points from the last 18 on offer at home—evidence that they are more difficult to break down in front of their own supporters.

Team News

Teenage forward Mateus Mané, increasingly linked with Liverpool these days, is expected to keep his place given his recent performances, while Ángel Gomes may be drafted into central midfield alongside João Gomes after André picked up an injury last time out.

In defence, Toti Gomes should anchor a back three with Santiago Bueno and Yerson Mosquera protecting goalkeeper José Sá.

Liverpool

Liverpool’s 5–2 win over West Ham was eye‑catching in scoreline only. The underlying numbers painted a different picture, with the Hammers matching the Reds for big chances, posting a similar expected‑goals total and even claiming 51% possession at Anfield.

Set pieces proved decisive. Arne Slot highlighted this after the match, noting that Liverpool scored their first three goals directly from corners. The Merseysiders also set a Premier League record in the process, netting seven consecutive goals from non‑penalty dead‑ball situations.

Defensively, Liverpool conceded twice at the weekend but had kept clean sheets in each of their previous three fixtures. Offensively, they have struck at least twice in six of their last nine matches in all competitions.

The Reds come into this encounter having beaten Wolves in six straight meetings, though the last three have all been narrow 2–1 victories—including December’s reverse fixture at Anfield.

Slot’s men have seemingly rediscovered their rhythm, winning four matches in a row heading into Tuesday’s trip to Molineux and triumphing in six of their last seven games across all competitions. Their away form has also been reassuring: Liverpool have lost just once in 10 matches on the road, winning six.

Team News

Florian Wirtz is unlikely to feature, leaving Dominik Szoboszlai to start again in the No.10 role. Despite their struggles for form, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo are both expected to remain in the starting XI, as is striker Hugo Ekitike.

Jeremie Frimpong made his return from injury against West Ham, and Slot may opt to start him to accelerate his reintegration ahead of the final stretch of the season.

Conclusion

Wolves approach this match free of pressure, while Liverpool know full well that any dropped points could be damaging to their Champions League ambitions.

The Reds’ recent form has been strong, even if their performances have been mixed, and they should have enough quality to overcome the division’s bottom side. Still, with Wolves proving more competitive under Edwards, this fixture may be tighter than the league table suggests.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Olympusbet