Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Liverpool FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Liverpool FC — Premier League at Molineux Stadium.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Liverpool FC 5 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Michael Oliver
4 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 20.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | Newcastle United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Chelsea FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | SSC Napoli | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | A | 4–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Everton FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
Liverpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Liverpool FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Liverpool FC
| Alexander Isak | 4 G | |
| Cody Gakpo | 1 G | 3 A |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 1 G | |
| Victor Munoz | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Liverpool FC has kicked off!
- 5' Netherlands international Georginio Wijnaldum has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 18' Mohamed Salah has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 18 minutes.
- 23' It looks like no one’s ball. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 28' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Liverpool FC's shape.
- 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sadio Mane, as he is very good at scoring at Molineux Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 48' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Liverpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 53' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Liverpool FC backline.
- 58' It is a substitution in Liverpool FC team. Naby Keita is replaced by Adam Lallana on 58 minute.
- 63' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Morgan Gibbs-White is hanging Joao Moutinho on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' The deadlock is broken! Virgil van Dijk gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
- 73' Fabinho is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC so far.
- 76' Liverpool FC ring the changes. Roberto Firmino has done his job and it is now time for Georginio Wijnaldum to step up.
- 81' The whistle greets Jonny Castro as he departs to be replaced by Ruben Vinagre.
- 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 87' The crowd applauds Sadio Mane as he leaves the pitch. Nathaniel Clyne steps in for Liverpool FC.
- Liverpool FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 28
- 8
- 9
- 27
- 2
- 16
- 5
- 15
-
37
Adama Traore ↓ Ivan Cavaleiro 63'
-
19
Jonny Otto ↓ Ruben Vinagre 81'
Bench
- 32
- 21
-
29
Ruben Vinagre ↑ 81'
-
17
Morgan Gibbs-White ↑ 63'
-
7
Ivan Cavaleiro ↑ 63'
- 10
- 33
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 9
- 14
-
10
Sadio Mane ↓ Nathaniel Clyne 87'
- 11
- 6
- 7
- 26
- 4
- 3
-
8
Naby Keita ↓ Adam Lallana 58'
Bench
-
20
Adam Lallana ↑ 58'
- 22
- 27
-
2
Nathaniel Clyne ↑ 87'
-
5
Georginio Wijnaldum ↑ 76'
- 23
- 15
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 8 |
| Sadio Mane | 4 |
| Virgil van Dijk | 2 |
| Andrew Robertson | 2 |
| Ruben Neves | 2 |
| Darwin Nunez | 2 |
| Raul Jimenez | 2 |
| Hwang Heechan | 2 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2018-12-21
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Liverpool FC
L
2018-12-15
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–0
AFC Bournemouth
W
2018-12-09
Newcastle United FC
1–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2018-12-05
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–1
Chelsea FC
W
2018-11-30
Cardiff City FC
2–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2018-11-25
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.85
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Liverpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Liverpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Liverpool FC
78%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Liverpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Liverpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13%
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
10.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
9%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 2
3.9%
2 – 0
3.1%
0 – 4
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Liverpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 24% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.