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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Liverpool FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2018-19
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Liverpool FC
Mon 7 Jan 2019 · 19:45 UTC Molineux Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 15' James Milner

Overview

Match Preview

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Liverpool FC — FA Cup at Molineux Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Tierney
  • Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Andre Marriner
  • Referee Anthony Taylor

Head-to-Head

3
1
16
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 20 games · Avg 2.7 goals Liverpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-07 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Liverpool FC 2018-12-21 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–2 Liverpool FC

Recent Form

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Liverpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
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 wait is over. Liverpool FC get us underway at Molineux Stadium.
  • 5' The 29-year-old Ruben Neves has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 6' The Liverpool FC bench stirs into life. Dejan Lovren is withdrawn and Ki-Jana Hoever gets his opportunity.
  • 11' Naby Keita has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 409 appearances.
  • 15' Liverpool FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 20' Liverpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' Liverpool FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Liverpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 35' Liverpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 38' GOAL! Raul Jimenez fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 48' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wolverhampton Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 51' What composure from Divock Origi! The Belgium international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 52' Ivan Cavaleiro gets the nod from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. He replaces Diogo Jota and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 55' A goal from the Portugal international Ruben Neves! He fires home on 55 to make it 2-1!
  • 60' Roberto Firmino, a Brazil forward, has 7 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nuno Espírito Santo will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 70' Fresh legs for Liverpool FC! Roberto Firmino comes on to replace Curtis Jones.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Matt Doherty. He replaces Jonny Castro on 75 minute.
  • 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Liverpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 83' Helder Costa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Raul Jimenez at the 83 minute mark.
  • 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Liverpool FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • The points are shared — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2-1 Liverpool FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo

Liverpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jurgen Klopp

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mohamed Salah 8
Sadio Mane 4
Joel Matip 2
Virgil van Dijk 2
Andrew Robertson 2
Ruben Neves 2
Darwin Nunez 2
Raul Jimenez 2

Head to Head

2019-01-07 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Liverpool FC 2018-12-21 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–2 Liverpool FC

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

✓ Correct
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC39% Draw29% Liverpool FC32%
Actual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
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

✗ Wrong
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC26% Draw49% Liverpool FC25%
Actual: 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.