Wolves vs Liverpool

This is a rematch that neither side can afford to lose. Less than 72 hours after Wolves pulled off a dramatic 2-1 Premier League victory over Liverpool at Molineux, the two meet again at the same ground in the FA Cup fifth round.

Wolves are riding a wave of confidence under Rob Edwards, while Arne Slot's Liverpool desperately need a cup run to salvage a season that has gone sideways. A quarter-final place is on the line, and both managers know exactly what the other has to offer. Friday night under the Molineux floodlights promises to be ferocious.

Wolves vs Liverpool Form

The contrast between these two sides right now is stark. Wolves were rock-bottom material in the autumn, picking up just two points from their opening 11 Premier League fixtures. Then Rob Edwards arrived in November and changed everything.

In the 2026 calendar year, Wolves have taken eight points from five league matches. Tuesday's stoppage-time winner against Liverpool was the peak of this revival, and the Molineux crowd knows it.

Liverpool, on the other hand, are in trouble. Arne Slot's side have slipped outside the top four, sitting 19 points behind leaders Arsenal. The attacking output has dropped sharply compared to last season. Salah has gone quiet. The league title is gone. The FA Cup, Champions League, and Top Four/Five finish is now the priority. Losing here would be a disaster.


Wolves vs Liverpool Team News

Wolves

Rob Edwards heads into this cup tie with a clean bill of health, and that gives him the luxury of rotation after Tuesday's exertions. Defensive changes look inevitable. Yerson Mosquera and Toti Gomes are both pushing for starts in the back three, while Hugo Bueno is set to return at left wing-back. Further forward, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde could be promoted from the bench to add legs in the attacking midfield positions. The big decision is up top, where Edwards must choose between the more physical Tolu Arokodare and Adam Armstrong.

Liverpool

Liverpool's injury list remains grim. Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are all ruled out, and that puts real strain on Arne Slot's squad depth. On a brighter note, Florian Wirtz is back in contention after a lower back injury, though a start is not on the cards. Expect him on the bench as an impact option. Slot has to rotate after the midweek defeat, and that opens the door for youngster Rio Ngumoha and fringe attacker Federico Chiesa to get rare starts. Dominik Szoboszlai continues as the primary number 10 in Wirtz's absence.

Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups

Wolverhampton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Sá; T. Gomes, S. Bueno, Y. Mosquera; H. Bueno, J. Gomes, André, J. Tchatchoua; M. Mané, J. Bellegarde; T. Arokodare

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Becker; A. Robertson, V. van Dijk, I. Konaté, J. Gomez; C. Jones, R. Gravenberch; R. Ngumoha, D. Szoboszlai, M. Salah; F. Chiesa

Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Prediction

Score Prediction: Wolverhampton 1-2 Liverpool

Tuesday's defeat stung Liverpool, but the performance was far better than the scoreline suggested. They created plenty and were caught by a sucker-punch at the death. Wolves were clinical and brave, no question, but repeating that trick inside 72 hours against a wounded and refocused Liverpool side is a tall order. Slot's team have enough quality, even with the heavy rotation, to grind out a win here and keep the cup dream alive. Functional, not flashy. That is the Liverpool we expect on Friday.

Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Bet Builder

Our bet builder for this one leans into Liverpool's expected bounce-back and the goalmouth action this fixture reliably produces. We have backed Liverpool to win, combined with over 2.5 goals, Mohamed Salah to register over 0.5 shots on target and Joao Gomes to commit over 1.5 fouls. Salah remains the focal attacking outlet even in a rotated side, and Gomes will be scrapping in midfield to break up Liverpool's possession play all night. The best price comes in at 10/3 with Bet365, meaning a £10 stake returns £43.33.

Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Talking Points

The question hovering over this tie is simple: can Wolves do it again? Tuesday's win was euphoric, a masterclass in defensive discipline and ruthless finishing. But back-to-back victories over Liverpool at Molineux inside three days demands a level of physical and mental output that few squads can sustain. Edwards has the fitness advantage of a fully available squad, and Molineux will be rocking again. Still, Liverpool have history in this competition against Wolves, winning five of the last six overall meetings.

Slot's position is under genuine scrutiny. Bookmakers have him as the second favourite to be the next Premier League manager sacked, and a cup exit here would crank that pressure up several more notches.

There is also the Florian Wirtz factor. He is back on the bench after a lower back injury. Even a short cameo from the German could unlock things late on if this tie is still in the balance. That is the kind of card Slot can play that Edwards simply cannot match off his bench. 

Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Predictions FAQs

When is the Wolverhampton vs Liverpool FA Cup game?

The match is scheduled for Friday, 6 March 2026. Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.

Where is Wolverhampton vs Liverpool being played?

The game is being played at Molineux Stadium, the home venue of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

What are the predicted lineups for Wolverhampton vs Liverpool?

Wolverhampton are expected to use a 3-4-2-1 formation with J. Sá in goal. Liverpool's probable lineup is a 4-2-3-1 featuring V. van Dijk and M. Salah.

What is the prediction for Wolverhampton vs Liverpool?

Liverpool are predicted to win the match 2-1. The visitors are expected to produce an aggressive display to edge a tight contest and secure progression.

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