Wolves vs Liverpool – FA Cup match preview and team news | OneFootball

Molineux Stadium becomes the stage for a high-stakes FA Cup showdown on Friday night as Wolves look to repeat their league heroics against a Liverpool side seeking redemption and a place in the quarter-finals.

Wolves enter this tie buoyed by a sensational 2–1 victory over the Reds on Tuesday. A dramatic 94th-minute winner from André secured Wolves’ first back-to-back league wins in nearly a year, following their triumph over Aston Villa. While they remain bottom of the Premier League table, Rob Edwards’ side has found their spark in knockout football, having already progressed past Shrewsbury Town and Grimsby Town to reach the fifth round for the third consecutive season.

Liverpool, meanwhile, arrive back in the Midlands with a point to prove. Arne Slot’s men have been dominant in the FA Cup so far this term, dispatching Barnsley and Brighton with ease, but their league form has been hampered by a tendency to concede late goals. Notably, Liverpool have lost five matches this season after the 90th-minute mark—a Premier League record. With a Champions League trip to Galatasaray looming next week, the Reds must balance their squad while aiming to avoid their first consecutive defeats against Wolves since 1980.

Wolves vs Liverpool – FA Cup match preview and team news

Team News

Wolves

Rob Edwards has a near full-strength squad, with Enso González (knee) being the only confirmed absentee. Hee-Chan Hwang is back in contention after returning as a substitute on Tuesday. In goal, Sam Johnstone is expected to replace José Sá, having started both previous FA Cup ties this season.

Liverpool

Arne Slot confirmed that Florian Wirtz is back in contention after a back injury, though he is likely to start on the bench. The Reds remain without long-term absentees Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo, and Conor Bradley. Giorgi Mamardashvili could start in goal if Alisson Becker is rested ahead of European duties.

Form

Wolves

Wolves have hit their best form of the season, winning two consecutive matches against top-five opposition. Notably, they have progressed more often (5 times) than they have been eliminated (3) in eight previous FA Cup ties against Liverpool. However, their historical weakness remains Premier League opposition; they have been knocked out by top-flight teams in nine of the last 10 seasons.

Liverpool

The Reds have been perfect in domestic cup competitions this season but have struggled for consistency on the road. Notably, Liverpool have lost their last two away matches in the FA Cup. Despite this, they possess a strong historical edge, having lost just two of their last 17 meetings with Wolves in all competitions. Mohamed Salah remains a major threat, with nine goal involvements in nine FA Cup starts for the club.

Predicted Lineups

Wolves Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Johnstone; Doherty, Bueno, Krejci; Tchatchoua, Mane, Andre, J Gomes, Wolfe; A Gomes, Armstrong

Liverpool Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Jones, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Ekitike

How to Watch Wolves vs Liverpool?

The match will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 19:00 GMT ahead of the 20:00 kick-off.

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