England - Premier LeagueData current as of September 06, 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool: match statistics

115%(6.24)
X20%(4.72)
265%(1.55)

Liverpool is the clear favorite in this clash, as confirmed by all key indicators. Wolverhampton sits in last place (20th) in the table with just a 13% home win rate and a disastrous goal difference of -15 in home matches. Liverpool, on the other hand, presents impressive form with four victories in their last five matches and an average of 2.4 points per match. The visitors' advantage in possession (60% vs 44%), scoring efficiency, and xG indicators (1.51 vs 1.15) is distinct. Wolves fail to score in as many as 40% of their home matches, while Liverpool keeps a clean sheet in 36% of away fixtures. Given the immense difference in quality, table position, and current disposition of both teams, a decisive victory for the visitors is the most likely scenario.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Wolverhampton Wanderers played against Liverpool in Premier League (England). The game was played on March 3, 2026. Final score: 2:1.

Recent form

Wolverhampton Wanderers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Liverpool has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Wolverhampton Wanderers scores 0.69 goals per game and allows 1.76. Liverpool scores 1.68 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 41% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's games and 61% of Liverpool's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 61%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Liverpool has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.10 per game. Wolverhampton Wanderers takes 9.3 shots per game, while Liverpool takes 15.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Wolverhampton Wanderers leads at halftime in 7% of its games and scores 0.34 goals per game after halftime. Liverpool leads at halftime in 32% and scores 1.11 after halftime.

When the teams score

Wolverhampton Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Liverpool, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier League games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Liverpool is the clear favorite in this clash, as confirmed by all key indicators. Wolverhampton sits in last place (20th) in the table with just a 13% home win rate and a disastrous goal difference of -15 in home matches. Liverpool, on the other hand, presents impressive form with four victories in their last five matches and an average of 2.4 points per match. The visitors' advantage in possession (60% vs 44%), scoring efficiency, and xG indicators (1.51 vs 1.15) is distinct. Wolves fail to score in as many as 40% of their home matches, while Liverpool keeps a clean sheet in 36% of away fixtures. Given the immense difference in quality, table position, and current disposition of both teams, a decisive victory for the visitors is the most likely scenario.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
2 : 1
Second half

Game stats

34Possession (%)66
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
4Shots20
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
3Shots on target7
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
0.64xG2.27
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
2Corners11
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
24Dangerous attacks74
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
10Fouls13
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
2Cards1
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
0.69Goals scored / game1.68
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
1.76Goals allowed / game1.32
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
43%Average possession60%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
3.24Shots on target / game4.43
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.28Shots per game15.64
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
3.24Shots on target4.43
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
7.4%Shot conversion10.7%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
43%Possession60%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
1.1xG for1.74
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
1.63xG against1.27
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

Shooting quality

Wolverhampton Wanderers: BalancedLiverpool: Dominant
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
Accuracy (shots on target)35%28%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.210.38

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Liverpool is 140% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 2.4 pts / game - Liverpool

Wolverhampton Wanderers
LDDLW
Season result split
7% W24% R69% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-7-20
0.45 pts / game · goal difference -31
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-3-10
Last 5 at home
1-2-2
DLLDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.03Opponent xG: 1.96BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Liverpool
WLWWW
Season result split
50% W21% R29% P
Season (W-D-L)
14-6-8
1.71 pts / game · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
6-3-5
Last 5 away
2-2-1
DDLWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.4Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.77Opponent xG: 1.42BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Liverpool is 143% better for: goals scored per game.

0.69 goals / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.68 goals / game - Liverpool

Liverpool is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.76 goals / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.32 goals / game - Liverpool

Wolverhampton Wanderers scoring profile: mixed

Wolverhampton Wanderers scores in 48% of games (14 of 29 meczów), while Liverpool keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 meczów).

Liverpool scoring profile: very strong

Liverpool scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 meczów), while Wolverhampton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 meczów).

20Goals scored (season)47
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
51Goals conceded (season)37
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
2.45Average goals per game3
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
5Goals scored (last 5)12
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
6Goals conceded (last 5)5
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

How often they score at least...

48%1 goal86%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
17%2 goals50%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
3%3 goals18%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
0%4 goals11%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

How often they concede at least...

86%1 goal68%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
55%2 goals46%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
28%3 goals18%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
7%4 goals0%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

41%
Wolverhampton Wanderers - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.12 of 29 meczów
56%
League average

Goal patterns

17%BTTS at half-time11%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
3%BTTS in both halves7%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
3%Scored in both halves29%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

BTTS and goal count

28%Min. 3 goals and BTTS54%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
14%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
40%BTTS - last 560%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

1st half

62%Min. 1 goal before half-time61%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
34%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
17%Min. 3 goals before half-time14%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

2nd half

72%Min. 1 goal after half-time93%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
38%Min. 2 goals after half-time57%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time25%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Liverpool is 97% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.69 pts / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.36 pts / game - Liverpool

Wolverhampton Wanderers - half-time state
7% leading48% draw45% trailing
Liverpool - half-time state
32% leading39% draw29% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.69Points per game (1st half)1.36
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
0.34Goals scored (1st half)0.57
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
0.86Goals conceded (1st half)0.43
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
1.21Average goals (1st half)1
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
45%Clean sheet before half-time68%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
76%No goal before half-time61%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

After half-time (2nd half)

0.86Points per game (2nd half)1.57
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
0.34Goals scored (2nd half)1.11
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
0.9Goals conceded (2nd half)0.89
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
1.24Average goals (2nd half)2
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
41%Clean sheet after half-time36%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
72%No goal after half-time25%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

Wolverhampton Wanderers - second-half results

17% W34% R48% P
20
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
-15
Goal difference (1st half)
25
Second-half points
-16
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.69
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 7% of games and wins 7%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Liverpool - second-half results

39% W39% R21% P
38
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
44
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.36
PPG before half-time
Lead holding156%

Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Wolverhampton Wanderers - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.602.00
Goals scored / game0.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.80.4
Average goals per game0.81.4
1 goal40%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal100%40%
Goal difference-4+3
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Liverpool - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.802.00
Goals scored / game1.01.4
Goals allowed / game0.20.8
Average goals per game1.22.2
1 goal40%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals40%40%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal60%0%
Goal difference+4+3
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Wolverhampton Wanderers
ScoredConceded
2
7
0-15
2
6
16-30
6
12
31-45
3
4
46-60
3
12
61-75
4
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

Liverpool
ScoredConceded
3
4
0-15
2
3
16-30
11
5
31-45
9
6
46-60
6
7
61-75
16
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.72
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 1.7
Estimated goal split
home : away
98%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
51%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+10%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
41%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
7%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 14 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.53
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.54
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.41
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
45%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
142%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.55
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

Liverpool

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.47
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.11
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.06
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.05
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
135%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
87%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.69
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
34% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
34%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).

Teams vs league

Wolverhampton WanderersLigaLiverpool
Average goals per game 2.452.77 3.00
Both teams scored 41%56% 61%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 41%54% 61%
Clean sheets 14%26% 32%
Goal before half-time 62%71% 61%
Goal after half-time 72%80% 93%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.77
Average goals per game
56%
Both teams scored
54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.52
Home goals / game
1.24
Away goals / game
+23%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defensive advantage
+12%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
48%
2 goals
19%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. LiverpoolYellow cardRyan Gravenberch
  2. LiverpoolSubstitutionOn: Curtis Julian JonesOff: Ryan Gravenberch
  3. Wolverhampton WanderersSubstitutionOn: Yerson MosqueraOff: Matthew James Doherty
  4. Wolverhampton WanderersYellow cardJoão Victor Gomes da Silva
  5. Wolverhampton WanderersSubstitutionOn: Rodrigo Martins GomesOff: Mateus Mane
  6. LiverpoolSubstitutionOn: Joseph Dave GomezOff: Jeremie Frimpong
  7. Wolverhampton WanderersGoalRodrigo Martins GomesAssist: Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare
  8. LiverpoolSubstitutionOn: Federico ChiesaOff: Ibrahima Konaté
  9. Wolverhampton WanderersSubstitutionOn: Hugo BuenoOff: David Møller Wolfe
  10. Wolverhampton WanderersYellow cardSantiago Ignacio Bueno Sciutto
  11. Wolverhampton WanderersGoalAndré Trindade da Costa NetoAssist: Jackson Tchatchoua

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Thomas BramallMatches officiated: 22
4.14Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 241%Home wins41%Draws18%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Wolverhampton Wanderers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Liverpool. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool?

The Premier League match finished Wolverhampton Wanderers 2:1 Liverpool. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool?

Wolverhampton Wanderers score 0.69 goals per game on average and Liverpool 1.68. The Premier League average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's matches and 61% of Liverpool's.

What form are Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool in?

Over the last 5 games Wolverhampton Wanderers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Liverpool 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool?

The statistical background for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.