One of the Premier League's Yuletide fixtures will see a resurgent Liverpool take on bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.
Last time out, Liverpool claimed a 2-1 win on the road to Tottenham to claim back-to-back league victories, while extending their winning run to three across all competitions. The same cannot be said of Wolves, who are winless since September.
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Liverpool vs Wolves predictions: Liverpool are gunning for their fourth straight win
Key stats
- Liverpool have won their last three games across all competitions.
- Liverpool's 2-1 win at Tottenham gave them their first consecutive wins in the EPL for the first time since September.
- The Reds are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions (W4, D2).
- Wolves are winless in their last 13 fixtures.
- Wolves' last win was recorded in September.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Wolves
Arne Slot and his team are enjoying a new lease of life with recent results suggesting that they may have found a panacea to the horrible form they have shown for the better part of this season.
Since their 4-1 loss to PSV in front of their fans, something seemed to have clicked for the former European champions, and they have gone six games unbeaten with four victories and two draws. Meanwhile, Wolves can not seem to buy a win at the moment, and their poor run is sure to continue at Anfield, and we are backing Liverpool to win 3-0.
Pre-game odds and win probability: It is Liverpool all the way
- HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80.0%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 9/1 (10.0) – 10.0%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Liverpool have been priced at 1/4 (1.25), which implies an 80% probability that the Reds will emerge victorious on Boxing Day. This is accentuated by Liverpool's upsurge in form and the confidence with which they are dispatching teams with ease, both at home and on the continent.
The visitors, on the other hand, have long odds of 9/1 (10.0), which translates to a measly 10.0% chance of winning on Saturday.
Most recent H2Hs: Liverpool to extend their dominance?
Liverpool have dominated this fixture, winning five of their last head-to-heads by an aggregate of 12-3. This does not come as a surprise, as they have been one of the best teams in Europe and in the league. And from all in dications, Liverpool could extend their dominance on Saturday.
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Liverpool Preview: Liverpool will aim to make it three straight league wins
After victories over Brighton and Tottenham in the last two Premier League encounters, Arne Slot and his team will be aiming to make it three wins on the bounce in the English top flight.
And considering their resurgent form, compared to that of the visiting side, the home side are a good value to secure another win this weekend.
That said, they will be without Alexander Isak, who suffered a broken ankle while scoring against Tottenham. Aside from the swede, the likes of Joe Gomez (ankle), Wataru Endo (ankle), and Cody Gakpo (muscles) are all injured.
Meanwhile, Salah will not be in action as he is away at the Africa Cup of Nations, chasing national honours with Egypt.
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Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK), Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Jone,s Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz & Ekitike
Last five matches
- Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool
- Liverpool 2-0 Brighton
- Inter 0-1 Liverpool
- Leeds 3-3 Liverpool
- Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland
Wolves preview: Can Wolves stop the rot?
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been enduring a torrid run since the start, and it could even get worse for Rob Edwards's team with the trip to Liverpool. With five losses in five meetings, and up against one of the most intimidating supporter bases in English football,l it will be a tough day at the office.
More so, they have to go on without the likes of Rodrigo Gomes (groin), Marshall Munetsi(calf), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (hamstring) and Toti Gomes (hamstring), who are all injured at the moment.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Agbadou and Tawanda Chirewa are away at AFCON with the Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe, respectively.
Predicted lineup: Sa (GK), Bueno, Krejci, Doherty, Wolfe, Lopez, Andre, Joao Gomes, Hoever, Hwang & Larsen
Last five matches
- Wolves 0-2 Brentford
- Arsenal 2-1 Wolves
- Wolves 1-4 Manchester United
- Wolves 0-1 Nottingham
- Aston Villa 1-0 Wolves
Player to watch: Hugo Ekitike
Since his move to Liverpool in the summer, Hugo Ekitike has been repaying Liverpool for bringing him over to England from Germany. With about half a season decided, and 16 goals and counting, Ekitike is definitely one to watch for the champions.
French striker Hugo Ekitike has been the main source of goals for Liverpool this term. Photo: Imago | Credit: Sportimage