Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Liverpool FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Liverpool FC — FA Cup at Molineux Stadium.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Liverpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Andre Marriner
- Referee Anthony Taylor
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Liverpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Newcastle United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC this season
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
Liverpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Top Scorers (This Season)
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
| Jorgen Strand Larsen | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Liverpool FC.
- 5' Liverpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 6' Time for substitution for Liverpool FC. Dejan Lovren is replaced by Ki-Jana Hoever.
- 11' Liverpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' The referee has no hesitation. James Milner is booked for Liverpool FC — Yellow card on 15.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Liverpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' Liverpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Fabinho is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Liverpool FC.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Liverpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 38' GOAL! Raul Jimenez scores on 38. Assisted by Diogo Jota
- 43' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 48' It is a cagey affair so far. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Liverpool FC's compact .
- 51' Brilliant from the ! Divock Origi makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 51.
- 52' Ivan Cavaleiro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diogo Jota at the 52 minute mark.
- 55' Ruben Neves does the damage! The net is bulging and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 65' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wolverhampton Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 70' Liverpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roberto Firmino is hanging Curtis Jones on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matt Doherty is hanging Jonny Castro on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 83' Helder Costa gets the nod from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. He replaces Raul Jimenez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' The travelling Liverpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 8
-
9
Raul Jimenez ↓ Helder Costa 83'
- 32
- 21
- 16
- 5
- 15
- 29
-
18
Diogo Jota ↓ Ivan Cavaleiro 52'
-
19
Jonny Otto ↓ Matt Doherty 75'
Bench
- 27
- 31
-
2
Matt Doherty ↑ 75'
- 17
-
7
Ivan Cavaleiro ↑ 52'
-
10
Helder Costa ↑ 83'
- 37
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 27
- 6
- 18
- 7
-
48
Curtis Jones ↓ Roberto Firmino 70'
- 23
- 15
- 3
- 8
- 64
Bench
-
9
Roberto Firmino ↑ 70'
- 10
-
11
Mohamed Salah ↑ 70'
- 66
- 62
-
51
Ki-Jana Hoever ↑ 6'
- 57
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 |
Head to Head
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2019-01-07
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–1
Liverpool FC
W
2019-01-02
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
2018-12-29
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–3
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2018-12-26
Fulham FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2018-12-21
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Liverpool FC
L
2018-12-15
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–0
AFC Bournemouth
W
Liverpool FC Form
2019-01-07
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–1
Liverpool FC
L
2019-01-03
Manchester City FC
2–1
Liverpool FC
L
2018-12-29
Liverpool FC
5–1
Arsenal FC
W
2018-12-26
Liverpool FC
4–0
Newcastle United FC
W
2018-12-21
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Liverpool FC
W
2018-12-16
Liverpool FC
3–1
Manchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Liverpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Liverpool FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Liverpool FC
61%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Liverpool FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Liverpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.