Wolves Ready to Battle Liverpool in High-Stakes FA Cup Showdown—Team Lineups and Bold Predictions Inside

For the second occasion in merely three days, Wolves host Liverpool at Molineux—this encounter being in the FA Cup's fifth round.

Liverpool endured another crushing late defeat in the Premier League during Tuesday's trip to the West Midlands, with André's stoppage-time strike in the 94th minute delivering a painful blow to the Reds and hampering their Champions League hopes.

The Reds will be determined to bounce back from a lackluster and uninspiring display against the league's bottom team, viewing the FA Cup as a perfect chance to salvage a disappointing season.

With Premier League survival nearly out of reach for Wolves despite their recent upturn, Rob Edwards will channel all energy into an unlikely FA Cup triumph. Momentum will be high as they aim to inflict more damage on the struggling Reds.

Wolves vs. Liverpool Score Prediction

Wolves vs. Liverpool Score Prediction

Liverpool to Secure Satisfying Payback

Liverpool to Secure Satisfying Payback

Liverpool will have something to prove on Friday evening. The way they lost midweek has again raised questions about their mentality, while highlighting ongoing issues at both ends of the pitch. They'll be anxious to make things right.

Despite their poor showing, it's important to note how unlucky Liverpool's defeat was from a statistical perspective. Wolves's first goal came from their initial attempt on target and their 0.44 xG was significantly lower than Liverpool's 1.89. If that match were replayed 100 times, the Reds would emerge victorious in most instances.

If Slot's team can elevate their performance in open play, maintain their set-piece excellence and limit Wolves to just four attempts again, they should advance to the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Prediction: Wolves 1–2 Liverpool

Wolves Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool

Wolves Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool

Edwards enjoys the benefit of a fully available squad for Liverpool's arrival and may well shuffle the team that already shocked the Reds once.

Yerson Mosquera and Toti Gomes could return to the defensive line, while the energetic Hugo Bueno is anticipated to reclaim his left wing-back position. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde may also earn a starting role after being limited to substitute appearances midweek.

In attack, Edwards must choose between Adam Armstrong and Tolu Arokodare, though he might favor the physical presence of the latter.

Wolves predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (3-5-2): Sá; Mosquera, S. Bueno, T. Gomes; Tchatchoua, André, J. Gomes, H. Bueno; Mané, Bellegarde; Arokodare.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Wolves

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Wolves

Slot has revealed that Florian Wirtz is available for the journey to Wolves, with the creative midfielder's absence being deeply missed over the previous three fixtures. Nevertheless, he won't feature in the starting eleven at Molineux even if he travels.

The foursome of Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni remain unavailable, their extended injuries limiting Slot's choices as he considers squad rotation.

Where Slot can make changes, he likely will. This could lead to uncommon starts for Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa, plus alterations at fullback and in the engine room from the midweek loss.

Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Wolves (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Gomez, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Chiesa.

What Time Does Wolves vs. Liverpool Kick Off?

What Time Does Wolves vs. Liverpool Kick Off?

How to Watch Wolves vs. Liverpool on TV, Live Stream

How to Watch Wolves vs. Liverpool on TV, Live Stream