Overview
Wolves surprised many when they defeated Aston Villa to win their second victory in the Premier League this season. They even took points from 3 of the top 4 teams in the league table - a achievement far exceeding expectations for the team struggling in the bottom group.
With 13 points in hand, Wolves at least avoided the prospect of being labeled the worst in history - that sad record still belongs to Derby County in the 2007-2008 season with 11 points. Although coach Rob Edwards can hardly create a spectacular escape, statistics of 2 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in the last 11 rounds show that Wolves are no longer easily intimidated.
Their problem is still in the attack. Old Gold has not scored in 5/8 recent matches and conceded 10 goals in that period. However, they also kept a clean sheet in 3 matches - a sign that the defense system is not completely fragile.
Molineux cannot yet be called a fortress, but Wolves have earned 8/18 maximum points most recently at home, showing that they played more stubbornly with the cheers of home fans.
In the opposite direction, Liverpool's 5-2 victory over West Ham was somewhat misleading. West Ham created two big chances, the xG index was almost equal and even controlled the ball 51% at Anfield. Arne Slot admitted that the key lies in set pieces, when the first 3 goals came from corner kicks. Liverpool even set a Premier League record with 7 consecutive goals from set pieces without penalties.
Despite conceding twice against West Ham, Liverpool still kept a clean sheet in the last 3 previous matches and scored at least 2 goals in 6/9 recent matches. They are on a 4-game winning streak and won 6 in the last 7 matches in all competitions - a sign that Slot's machine has gotten into gear.
History also favors Liverpool. They are aiming for their seventh consecutive victory against Wolves, although the last three times have only won narrowly 2-1, including the first leg of December 2025. Away from home, Liverpool has only lost one of their last 10 matches and won 6 of them.
Wolves may no longer be an easy opponent to play against, but with their current form and efficiency in set pieces, Liverpool still enters the away match at Molineux with a clear advantageous position.
Personnel situation
Wolves are likely to retain the framework that has helped them play with great effort recently. Young talent Mateus Mane is almost certain to start after a remarkable performance in attack, bringing the directness and speed that the home team really needs in transitions.
In midfield, Angel Gomes is expected to play alongside Joao Gomes, especially after Andre was injured in the previous match. The mobility of this duo will play an important role in competing and limiting Liverpool's ball control ability.
The Wolves' defense is likely to include the trio Toti Gomes, Santiago Bueno and Yerson Mosquera guarding the front of goalkeeper Jose Sa. This will be a defensive layer that will be under great pressure against the visiting team's high-performance attack.
On Liverpool's side, Slot confirmed that Florian Wirtz is unlikely to recover in time for the midweek match, so Dominik Szoboszlai is likely to continue to take on the number 10 role. Although Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo have not reached their peak form, both can still be kept in the starting lineup alongside Hugo Ekitike.
Jeremie Frimpong has returned after injury when coming on as a substitute against West Ham. A starting spot at Molineux will help him regain his competitive feeling and fitness, especially in the context of Liverpool preparing to enter the crucial stage of the season.
Expected lineup:
Sa, Mosquera, S. Bueno, T. Gomes, Tchatchoua, A. Gomes, J. Gomes, H. Bueno, Bellegarde, Mane, Armstrong.
Alisson, Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Szoboszlai, Salah, Ekitike.
The match between Wolves and Liverpool takes place at 3:15 am on March 4 (Vietnam time).
