{"id":2115,"date":"2026-03-02T12:14:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=2115"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:09:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:09:14","slug":"match-preview-wolves-vs-liverpool-03-03-2026-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-wolves-vs-liverpool-03-03-2026-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool: Predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wolverhampton Wanderers welcome Liverpool to Molineux in the Premier League<\/a> on Tuesday, March 3, with kickoff set for 3.15 PM ET. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The matchup pits a Liverpool side still in the hunt for European qualification against a Wolves team mired at the bottom of the Premier League.<\/p>\n

While Liverpool have dominated this fixture in recent years, Wolves are showing some fight.<\/p>\n

The pressure is firmly on both benches: Liverpool need to keep pace with the league\u2019s top four, while Wolves search for only their third win of a brutal campaign.<\/p>\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n

Based on the latest 2025\/26 Premier League stats, our top betting recommendations lean heavily to Liverpool due to their clear attacking edge, Wolves\u2019 defensive frailties, and a head-to-head record that is overwhelmingly in the Reds\u2019 favor. We\u2019re particularly confident in a Liverpool win at Bet365<\/a> due to the gulf in quality at both ends of the pitch.<\/p>\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Liverpool to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-225 @ Bet365<\/a>
(69.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLiverpool have won 15 of 19 head-to-heads and Wolves have just two league wins all season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n-175 @ Bet365<\/a>
(63.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWolves concede 1.76 per game; Liverpool average 1.68 scored. History shows high-scoring ties.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n-133 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLiverpool defense can leak (37 conceded); Wolves score at home in big games.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hugo Ekitike to Score or Assist<\/strong><\/td>\n-175 @ Bet365<\/a>
(63.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLeads Liverpool with 11 goals, 4 assists, and 18 big-chance involvements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: Start with Liverpool to win, add Over 2.5 Goals for parlay potential.<\/p>\n

Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n

The 2025\/26 Premier League Standings paint a stark picture for both teams. Liverpool sit fifth with 48 points from 28 games, pushing for a Champions League place but still needing consistency in the season\u2019s final stretch. Wolverhampton Wanderers are rooted to the bottom, with only 13 points from 29 matches, boasting the league\u2019s worst goal difference and desperately searching for a turnaround. Wolves\u2019 leaky defense and lack of firepower have defined their campaign, while Liverpool\u2019s attacking flair keeps them in the hunt for a top-four finish.<\/p>\n

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Pos<\/th>\nTeam<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
5<\/td>\nLiverpool<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n+10<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nWolves<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n-31<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n