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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
4 games this season 🟨 2.0/game ⚽ 8.5 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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 game is set. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 6' The Liverpool FC manager makes a substitution. Dejan Lovren departs to be replaced by Ki-Jana Hoever.
  • 11' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for James Milner on 15 minutes.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wolverhampton Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 38' Raul Jimenez adds to his 5 season tally! Wolverhampton Wanderers FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 43' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 51' The deadlock is broken! Divock Origi gets on the scoresheet on 51 minutes.
  • 52' The Wolverhampton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Diogo Jota is withdrawn and Ivan Cavaleiro gets his opportunity.
  • 55' A stunning finish from Ruben Neves — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 60' Jonny Otto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 347 appearances.
  • 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 70' Another change for Liverpool FC made on 70 minute. Curtis Jones leaves to be changed by Roberto Firmino.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Matt Doherty. He replaces Jonny Castro on 75 minute.
  • 80' With 0 assists to his name this season, Xherdan Shaqiri is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Liverpool FC.
  • 83' The Wolverhampton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Raul Jimenez departs to be replaced by Helder Costa.
  • 88' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • Another three points for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

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
Virgil van Dijk 2
Andrew Robertson 2
Ruben Neves 2
Darwin Nunez 2
Raul Jimenez 2
Hwang Heechan 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.