England - Premier LeagueData current as of 06 September 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

Key match information

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

Current form

Wolverhampton Wanderers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Liverpool: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.

Goal statistics

Wolverhampton Wanderers scores 0.69 and concedes 1.76 goals per match. Liverpool scores 1.68 and concedes 1.32. League average: 2.77 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Wolverhampton Wanderers 41%, Liverpool 61%. Over 2.5: Wolverhampton Wanderers 41%, Liverpool 61%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.

xG, shots and style

Liverpool has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.10. Wolverhampton Wanderers: 9.3 shots per match, Liverpool: 15.6.

Match halves

Wolverhampton Wanderers: half-time lead 7%, second-half goals 0.34. Liverpool: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 1.11.

Goals by minute

Wolverhampton Wanderers: 31-45+ (6 goals). Liverpool: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Premier League: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.

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

Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
2 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

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-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
0.69Goals scored / match1.68
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
1.76Goals conceded / match1.32
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
43%Average possession60%
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
3.24Shots on target / match4.43
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

9.28Shots per match15.64
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

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

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

Wolverhampton Wanderers
LDDLW
Season result split
7% W24% R69% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-7-20
0.45 pts / match · goal difference -31
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-3-10
Last 5 at home
1-2-2
DLLDW
Last 5 matches - 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 / match · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
6-3-5
Last 5 away
2-2-1
DDLWW
Last 5 matches - 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 match.

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

Liverpool is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.

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

Wolverhampton Wanderers scoring profile: mixed

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

Liverpool scoring profile: very strong

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

20Goals scored (season)47
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
51Goals conceded (season)37
Wolverhampton WanderersLiverpool
2.45Average goals in match3
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 matches in the current season.

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

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

41%
Wolverhampton Wanderers - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.12 of 29 matches
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 matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

Full match - 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

Match 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 / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.36 pts / match - 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 match (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 match (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 half-time in 7% of matches and wins 7%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

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 half-time in 32% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.5

Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Wolverhampton Wanderers - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.602.00
Goals scored / match0.01.0
Goals conceded / match0.80.4
Average goals in match0.81.4
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 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.802.00
Goals scored / match1.01.4
Goals conceded / match0.20.8
Average goals in match1.22.2
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

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.72
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
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 defence on both sides

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 defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
45%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
142%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-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 defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.05
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
135%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
87%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-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 are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match 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 match
56%
Both teams scored
54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.52
Home goals / match
1.24
Away goals / match
+23%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defence 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

Previous meeting: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - 0 - 1 Liverpool. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

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.