Liverpool are all set to lock horns with the Wolves in their final Premier League clash on Sunday. The Reds are in indomitable form as they are upbeat about conquering the coveted trophy once again after the 2019-20 season. The League Cup and FA Cup champions are en route to be the first-ever Premier League club to clinch a quadruple if they continue their winning streak in their upcoming matches.
Before they face Real Madrid in the Champions League Final on May 28, Jürgen Klopp’s troop will eye for a comprehensive victory over Wolves to boost their chances furthermore. Currently sitting at the second spot on the Premier League standings with 89 points, their main challenger to the title remains reigning champions Manchester City (90 points). A loss or a draw for Citizens is the only hope left for the Reds to be up with a chance and lift their second Premier League Trophy.
Match Details
| Match | LIVERPOOL FC VS WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FC |
| Date | Sunday, May 22, 2022 |
| Time | 08:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Anfield Stadium |
LIV vs WOL Broadcast details: Where to watch the live match?
Tune in to Star Sports Select channels for the live-action from Anfield. Viewers can catch up with the live online stream on Jio TV and Disney+ Hotstar VIP and checkout for match highlights and replays as well.
Weather Forecast
A sunny day is expected with little showers. Temperature is expected to be around 23°C at kickoff.
LIV vs WOL: Head to Head Stats
8th placed Wolves had a promising start to their campaign but faltered midway after a string of poor performances. In their past 15 meetings with the Reds, the Wanderers trumped Liverpool only once and were drawn on two occasions. While the remainder of the 12 games graced Liverpool with emphatic wins. The last time these two sides squared off, a late strike from Origi came to Liverpool’s rescue to hand another defeat to the Wolves at their home. With only three defeats in this entire season for Liverpool, it will be quite an uphill task for a winless Wolves in the former’s backyard.
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LIV vs WOL: Dream 11 Top Picks and Player Stats
Conor Coady
The lanky Liverpool-born center-back Conor Coady will be Wolves’ trump card in Anfield. With 4 goals so far in this season, Coady can lead a scathing aerial attack to surprise the opposition defense. His tackle success is close to 50% and his consistency has been quite impressive in the 2021-22 season. If Wolves hope to pull off an unprecedented upset, no wonder Coady needs to play a pivotal role in it.
Sadio Mané
The No. 10 Sadio Mané has been a huge reason behind Liverpool’s phenomenal success this season. The prolific goalscorer netted on 15 occasions in his 33 appearances in Premier League 21-22. The winger can lead up to plenty of goal-scoring opportunities from the left flank. And he will surely be a nemesis for the Wolves. The Reds will look for a resounding victory at home and a goal-fest courtesy of the likes of Mané will be a perfect treat for the fans.
Luis DÃaz
The Columbian forward Luis DÃaz has proved to be a superb signing for Liverpool. The impact he has generated in this short span of time reaped him praises from fans and experts globally. His pace and deceptive style of play has been a highlight. With 4 goals and 3 assists in 12 appearances in the Premier League, another brooding assault might take over Anfield as the hosts gear up to welcome thief final visitors of this season.
LIV vs WOL: Dream 11 Fantasy Team
- Goal-Keeper: Alisson Becker
- Defender: Conor Coady, Romain Saiss, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson, Joel Matip
- Mid-Fielder: Thiago Alacantara, Sadio Mane, Ruben Neves, Luis Diaz
- Forward: Raul Jimenez
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Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Luis Diaz
- Vice-Captain: Sadio Mane
LIV vs WOL: Predicted Lineup
Liverpool Predicted Starting XI: Alisson Becker (GK), Andrew Robertson, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Naby Keita, Thiago Alacantara, Jordan Henderson (C), Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz
Wolverhampton Wanderers Predicted Starting XI: Jose Sa(GK), Willy-Arnaud Zobo Boly, Conor Coady (C), Romain Saiss, Jonny, Leander Dendoncker, Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho, Rayan Ait Nouri, Raul Jimenez, Pedro Neto
LIV vs WOL Prediction: Who Will Win this match?
Beyond any doubt, the Merseysiders will take on the field as firm favorites. Anfield has been an unassailable alcazar for the Reds this season. With a domestic double on the cupboard and a high voltage summit clash against Real Madrid next week, Klopp will be hopeful that his boys keep up with the current momentum and display the brand of football they are recognized for. Big guns like Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho are down with injuries.
There has been no confirmation on whether they will be match-fit for Sunday’s showdown. Under Klopp, Liverpool have been unfazed in all their final league fixtures. As the chase for the Premier League title comes down to how Liverpool and Manchester City fare in their respective clashes, Anfield is definitely up on its toes to cheer for their heroes before they fly to France for the epic Champions League final.
