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Holders iverpool begin their defence of the FA Cup against Premier League rivals Wolves later today.
After a slow start to the season, the competition is fast becoming the Reds’ best hope of silverware this season after a demoralising defeat against Brentford in the Premier League.
Wolves, meanwhile, have knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup in their last two meetings and have won the competition four times in their history.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Wolves is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
The match will take place at Anfield.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Wolves
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live for free on ITV4, with coverage starting at 7.15pm.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via the ITVX app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Cody Gakpo in Liverpool training
Liverpool vs Wolves team news
Cody Gakpo is set to make his Liverpool debut as Roberto Firmino, James Milner and Jordan Henderson look to return to the squad.
Virgil van Dijk has joined Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz and Arthur Melo on the injury list and will miss around a month with a hamstring issue in a major blow to Jurgen Klopp.
Daniel Podence picked up a knock in Wolves’ draw at Aston Villa in midweek.
Certainly absent for the visitors will be Chiquinho, Pedro Neto, Sasa Kalajdzic and Boubacar Traore.
Liverpool vs Wolves prediction
Liverpool have had a very inconsistent season but, as the holders, it would not be a surprise if they nonetheless managed a very solid defence of their trophy.
A 2-0 Liverpool win.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Wolves have only scored twice in seven meetings with the Reds – losing them all.
Liverpool wins: 57
Draws: 17
Wolves wins: 36
Liverpool vs Wolves match odds
Liverpool: 3/10
Draw: 9/2
Wolves: 8/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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