Liverpool - Wolves predictions and free betting tips [19/05/2024]

On Sunday, 18 May, as part of the 38th round of the Premier League, Liverpool will host Wolverhampton. Both clubs no longer have any tournament motivation, but all eyes will be on Jürgen Klopp, who will lead the Reds for the last time.

Stadium

The match will take place in Liverpool at Anfield.

Liverpool

After battling for the title with Manchester City and Arsenal for a long time, Liverpool unfortunately slowed down at the most inopportune moment. Now, the Merseyside club is guaranteed 3rd place in the Premier League and a ticket to the Champions League. The Reds have won only two of their last seven league matches, drawing three times and losing twice. Following a victory over Tottenham (4:2), the hosts drew with Aston Villa last Monday (3:3).

In the first half, the Reds took the lead thanks to an own goal by Emiliano Martinez and a strike from Cody Gakpo, and after the break, they increased the advantage through Quansah. However, the Birmingham team replied with a double whammy performed by Duran in the final moments. The match against Wolverhampton at Anfield is set to be very emotional, as it will be Jürgen Klopp's last at the helm of Liverpool. It is important to note that Liverpool is currently the best team in the league in terms of points earned at home (45 in 18 matches, 47 goals scored, 17 conceded). 

Wolverhampton

Occupying 13th place in the Premier League standings with 46 points, Wolverhampton is confidently finishing mid-table. The visitors have long pulled away from the relegation zone and have no chance of finishing in the European competition zone. The visitors recently ended a string of six unsuccessful matches (two draws and four losses), defeating a struggling Luton side 2:1; following this, they lost to Manchester City (5:1) and Crystal Palace last weekend (1:3). The Londoners' attack, comprising Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Eberechi Eze, responded to Matheus Cunha's precise strike.

To finish the campaign in the top half of the table, Wolves must defeat Liverpool away and hope that Brighton, Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace falter. It is important to note that the team has not kept a clean sheet since the start of spring. In terms of performances away from home, Wolverhampton occupies 12th place in the overall standings, having earned 19 points in 18 away fixtures, scoring 24 goals and conceding 33. 

Head-to-Head Meetings

In the September first-round encounter at Molineux, Liverpool staged a real comeback, winning 3-1. Additionally, the visitors have not won at Anfield since 2010!

Prediction for the Match Liverpool vs Wolverhampton

Neither Liverpool nor Wolverhampton have any tournament motivation left, but since 1989, the Reds have not lost at Anfield in the season's final round, and this streak is unlikely to end this time. For Liverpool, this match will be extremely important as they bid farewell to Jürgen Klopp, and there is no doubt that the hosts will take to the field determined to thrash the opponent. I predict a convincing victory for Liverpool with a handicap of -2.

Prediction for Total Goals

Liverpool will undoubtedly want to delight their home crowd with a flurry of goals in the final round, and therefore will attack the opponent's goal from the first minutes. I predict an individual total over 2.5 goals for the Merseyside team.

Prediction for Corner Kicks

Liverpool outclasses their opponents and will have total dominance throughout the match. I predict an individual total of over 3.5 corners for the hosts in the first half.

Prediction for Yellow Cards

Neither side has tournament motivation, so players are unlikely to risk injury. I predict a total under 3.5 yellow cards.

Prediction for the Score

I predict a 4-1 victory for Liverpool.