Liverpool vs Wolves — Match Preview
A complete mismatch on paper takes place at Anfield on Saturday, 27 December 2025. Liverpool, currently 5th with 29 points, have finally found their rhythm with three consecutive victories, including a massive 2–1 away win at Tottenham. They are charging towards the Champions League spots. In stark contrast, Wolverhampton Wanderers are enduring one of the worst seasons in Premier League history. Sitting rock bottom (20th) with just 2 points from 17 games and zero wins, they arrive at Anfield on the back of a 10-match losing streak in the league. Anything other than a comfortable home win would be the shock of the season.
Liverpool vs Wolves — Match Info
- Competition: Premier League (Matchday 18)
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool (Capacity: 61,276)
- Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
- Kickoff: 15:00 GMT | 10:00 ET | 20:30 IST
- Referee: Simon Hooper (ENG)
Liverpool vs Wolves — Match Stakes
Liverpool (5th — 29 pts):
- Win → Moves to 32 pts; keeps pressure on the Top 4 and maintains winning momentum
- Draw → A massive disappointment against the league’s worst team
- Loss → Unthinkable; would derail their recent resurgence completely
Wolves (20th — 2 pts):
- Win → The miracle of the season; would be their first win in 18 games
- Draw → A heroic point at Anfield; stops the rot of 15 defeats
- Loss → 16th defeat of the season; continues the march towards inevitable relegation
Liverpool vs Wolves — Team News
Liverpool:
- Alisson — Available (Key Goalkeeper)
- Salah M. — Available (Top Scorer – Expected to start before AFCON departure)
- Diaz L. — Available (In good form)
- Rotation: With the festive schedule, slight rotation in midfield is possible (Jones/Elliott may feature).
Wolves:
- Cunha M. — Available (The only real attacking spark)
- Lemina M. — Available (Midfield battle key)
- Ait-Nouri R. — Available (Threat on the break)
- Confidence Crisis: Manager likely to field a defensive 5-4-1 to limit the damage.
Liverpool vs Wolves — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Liverpool
- 20/12 — 2–1 vs Tottenham (Premier League)
- 13/12 — 2–0 vs Brighton (Premier League)
- 10/12 — 1–0 vs Inter Milan (UCL)
- 06/12 — 3–3 vs Leeds (Premier League)
- 04/12 — 1–1 vs Sunderland (Premier League)
Wolves
- 20/12 — 0–2 vs Brentford (Premier League)
- 14/12 — 1–2 vs Arsenal (Premier League)
- 09/12 — 1–4 vs Manchester Utd (Premier League)
- 04/12 — 0–1 vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- 30/11 — 0–1 vs Aston Villa (Premier League)
Liverpool vs Wolves — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 16/02/2025 — Liverpool 2–1 Wolves (PL)
- 28/09/2024 — Wolves 1–2 Liverpool (PL)
- 19/05/2024 — Liverpool 2–0 Wolves (PL)
- 16/09/2023 — Wolves 1–3 Liverpool (PL)
- 02/03/2023 — Liverpool 2–0 Wolves (PL)
Liverpool vs Wolves — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Liverpool (4-3-3)
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Wolves (5-3-2)
Sa; Semedo, Dawson, Toti, Bueno, Ait-Nouri; Lemina, J. Gomes, Andre; Cunha, Strand Larsen
Liverpool vs Wolves — Impact Bench
Liverpool: Gakpo (Goal threat), Jota (Poacher), Elliott (Creativity)
Wolves: Bellegarde (Pace), Hwang (Counter-attack option)
Liverpool vs Wolves — Tactical Analysis
Liverpool
Arne Slot’s men have finally clicked defensively, conceding just 1 goal in their last 3 wins. Against Wolves’ deep block, Liverpool will rely on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s delivery and Salah’s ability to isolate defenders. They will press high, knowing Wolves are prone to errors playing out from the back (league-high defensive errors).
Wolves
Wolves are broken. With a -28 goal difference, their defense is leaking goals from everywhere. Their only hope is to park the bus, frustrate the Anfield crowd for 60 minutes, and hope Matheus Cunha can produce a moment of magic on the counter. However, they have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 games.
Liverpool vs Wolves — Key Battles
- Salah vs Ait-Nouri — Premier League legend vs attacking fullback
- Van Dijk vs Strand Larsen — aerial dominance in the box
- Mac Allister vs Lemina — controlling the midfield tempo
- Alisson vs Boredom — Goalkeeper might be a spectator for long periods
Liverpool vs Wolves — Spotlight Players
Liverpool — Mohamed Salah
With AFCON looming, the Egyptian King will want to sign off with a bang. He loves playing against Wolves and will be desperate to add to his goal tally against the league’s worst defense.
Wolves — Jose Sa
The goalkeeper is the busiest man in the league. He needs the performance of a lifetime—likely making 10+ saves—if Wolves are to get anything from this game.
Liverpool vs Wolves — Prediction
Liverpool 4–0 Wolves
There is no logic that suggests anything other than a home win. Liverpool are flying, Wolves are sinking without a trace. The Reds should dominate from start to finish, likely scoring early and cruising to a comfortable victory to delight the Anfield faithful.
Liverpool vs Wolves — Betting Insights
- Liverpool -2.5 Handicap — Likely
- Mohamed Salah to Score — High Probability
- Wolves NOT to Score — Yes
Liverpool vs Wolves — Where to Watch
- UK: Amazon Prime Video (Boxing Day Fixtures)
- USA: Peacock
- International: Optus Sport (Aus), Fubo (Canada)
Liverpool vs Wolves — FAQs
Q: When is the Liverpool vs Wolves match?
A: The match kicks off on Saturday, 27 December 2025, at 15:00 GMT.
Q: Has Wolves won a game this season?
A: No. Wolves have 0 wins, 2 draws, and 15 losses in 17 games.
Q: Who is the referee?
A: Simon Hooper will officiate the match.
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