Premier League Regular Season - 18
Liverpool 2 - 1 FT Wolves
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
41' R. Gravenberch (J. Frimpong)
42' F. Wirtz (H. Ekitike)
HT
S. Bueno 51'
Andre 56'
61' ↓ F. Chiesa ↑C. Bradley
↓ M. Doherty ↑J. Tchatchoua 62'
↓ Hwang Hee-Chan ↑J. S. Larsen 62'
↓ H. Bueno ↑D. M. Wolfe 62'
↓ Y. Mosquera ↑J. Arias 79'
86' ↓ H. Ekitike ↑C. Gakpo
90'+3 ↓ F. Wirtz ↑T. Nyoni
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Alisson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremie Frimpong 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Ibrahima Konaté 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Virgil van Dijk 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Miloš Kerkez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ryan Gravenberch 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Curtis Jones 
MAGNET
118
Activity
118
Activity
109
Passes
9
Duels
Federico Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Alexis Mac Allister 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Florian Wirtz
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Hugo Ekitiké 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Giorgi Mamardashvili 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Freddie Woodman
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Conor Bradley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Robertson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Ramsay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wellity Lucky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cody Gakpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wolves
Goalkeepers
José Sá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yerson Mosquera 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Santiago Bueno
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ladislav Krejčí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Matt Doherty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
André
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Gomes
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Hugo Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Mateus Mané
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hee-Chan Hwang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Tolu Arokodare
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Sam Johnstone
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Möller Wolfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Tchatchoua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ki-Jana Hoever
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Arias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke Rawlings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jørgen Strand Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enso González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/02/2025 | Liverpool | 2 - 1 | Wolves | Premier League | Anfield |
| 28/09/2024 | Wolves | 1 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
| 19/05/2024 | Liverpool | 2 - 0 | Wolves | Premier League | Anfield |
| 16/09/2023 | Wolves | 1 - 3 | Liverpool | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
| 01/03/2023 | Liverpool | 2 - 0 | Wolves | Premier League | Anfield |
| 04/02/2023 | Wolves | 3 - 0 | Liverpool | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
| 17/01/2023 | Wolves | 0 - 1 | Liverpool | FA Cup | Molineux Stadium |
| 07/01/2023 | Liverpool | 2 - 2 | Wolves | FA Cup | Anfield |
| 22/05/2022 | Liverpool | 3 - 1 | Wolves | Premier League | Anfield |
| 04/12/2021 | Wolves | 0 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
Liverpool Win
Wolves Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +22
P: 18 GD: +26
P: 18 GD: +10
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +11
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Wirtz and Gravenberch's One-Minute Masterclass Breaks Wolves' Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Liverpool's clinical finishing in a devastating 60-second spell proved the difference as Wolves battled valiantly but lacked the cutting edge to exploit a second-half opening.
The Anfield Blitz
The match hung in balance until the 41st minute, when Liverpool unleashed their intensity. Ryan Gravenberch broke the deadlock with a composed finish, assisted by Jeremie Frimpong. Barely sixty seconds later, Florian Wirtz doubled the lead with a clinical strike, set up by Hugo Ekitike. The pair's back-to-back goals turned Anfield into a cauldron and left Wolves reeling. Liverpool's dominance in possession (67%) and territory had finally translated into ruthless execution—14 shots to Wolves' 9 told the story of a team in control.
Bueno's Lifeline Falls Short
Wolves refused to surrender. Santiago Bueno halved the deficit in the 51st minute, igniting hope in a side battling for survival. With five consecutive defeats and just two points from 18 games, every moment mattered. The stakes were existential—another loss deepened their relegation nightmare. Yet despite 4 shots on target, Wolves lacked the composure to force an equalizer. Liverpool's defensive balance, anchored by Virgil van Dijk's imperious display, held firm when it mattered most.
The Verdict
This was not a vintage Liverpool performance, but it was a professional one. The Reds' xG (1.53) slightly favoured them, yet their clinical finishing in that 41st-minute window—two goals in 60 seconds—proved the decisive factor. Wolves created chances (1.07 xG) but lacked the precision to punish Liverpool's occasional lapses. Van Dijk's outstanding performance earned him recognition as the standout performer, marshalling the backline with the authority of a leader who refuses to be beaten. For Liverpool, three points on Boxing Day keeps the title race simmering. For Wolves, the long road back to competence stretches further still.
Key Questions
What made Florian Wirtz the standout performer?
Wirtz's goal in the 42nd minute capped a dominant midfield display with 3 key passes, showcasing the clinical finishing that defines Liverpool's attacking threat.
How did Liverpool's possession dominance translate to victory?
With 67% possession and 89% pass accuracy (574 of 648), Liverpool controlled the tempo and created 14 shots, converting two in decisive fashion.
What does this result mean for Wolves' season?
Wolves remain rooted bottom with 2 points from 18 games and a -29 goal difference, facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Liverpool's Relegation-Zone Trap: Can Wolves Find Daylight?
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. With Wolves sitting bottom on two points and Liverpool languishing in mid-table mediocrity, this Boxing Day clash is a survival referendum disguised as a mismatch.
The Setup
The Stakes are brutally unequal. Wolves sit 20th with zero wins—a catastrophic campaign that demands immediate response. Liverpool, meanwhile, occupy 13th after a run of two defeats in four, their own title credentials in tatters. This isn't a title race or European chase; it's a clinical examination of who wants it more. Balance is non-existent: Liverpool's superior talent should suffocate Wolves' threadbare attack. But Form tells a different story—Liverpool's recent stumbles suggest complacency, exactly what a desperate Wolves side needs to exploit.
Key Battle
Liverpool's midfield control versus Wolves' counter-press intensity. Dominik Szoboszlai has been Liverpool's creative spark, orchestrating tempo with precision in recent weeks. If Wolves press aggressively, Szoboszlai's ability to break the press—and transition quickly—becomes the match's fulcrum. Wolves cannot afford to chase shadows; they need structure, discipline, and one chance converted. Liverpool's weakness is defensive concentration; Wolves' sole weapon is desperation.
Our Prediction
Liverpool dominate possession and territory, but Wolves' five-game losing streak masks a team with nothing left to lose. Expect Liverpool to suffocate play, create chances, and finish ruthlessly—but not without alarm bells ringing. Wolves score once on the break, making the scoreline respectable. Liverpool 3-1 Wolves.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you enjoy tactical mismatches. Wolves' desperation adds intrigue, but Liverpool's superiority should dominate. A functional preview, not a classic.
What's the predicted outcome?
Liverpool 3-1 Wolves. Dominant home control, but Wolves' counter-press yields one goal. A comfortable victory masking defensive fragility.
Where are Liverpool and Wolves in the league table?
Liverpool: 13th with 18 points. Wolves: 20th with 2 points—a 16-point chasm reflecting their catastrophic campaign.
What is Liverpool's current form?
Two losses in four matches. Inconsistent, vulnerable, and lacking the ruthlessness of title contenders. Wolves' desperation could exploit this.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Dominik Szoboszlai: 0 goals, 1 assist in 4 matches, 7.6 rating. Liverpool's creative heartbeat—his press-resistance and tempo control dictate the match.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.