English Premier
2010-01-26 - Wolverhampton W vs Liverpool
A Sports Betting Pick by Gooner
Football: England, Premier League 2009/2010
Tuesday, 26th January 2010 - Kickoff 7:45pm
Wolverhampton (17th) Home : 3-2-6 9:17
Wolverhampton are battling it out at the wrong end of the table, currently just clear of the drop zone thanks to a slightly superior goal difference.
Recent form for the home side is not good - as Wolves have lost seven of their last 10 league games, including the last three without scoring.
It's scoring goals that has been a problem for Wolves who have only scored 17 goals in 21 league outings, the lowest total in the top flight.
If Wolves can score first then the team seems to get a real boost, as Wolves have won five of the six league games in which they opened the scoring, drawing the other.
Wolverhampton Team News :
Wolves defender Richard Stearman is available after serving a one-game ban for his sending off against Wigan.
Geoffrey Mujangi Bia could make his Premier League debut while another new signing, Adlene Guedioura, awaits international clearance.
Injured : Edwards (ankle), Keogh (ankle), Kightly (ankle), Maierhofer (hernia), Murray (knee)
Liverpool (6th) Away : 4-2-5 12:15
Liverpool's troubles have been well documented this season, with injuries to Torres and Gerrard taking their toll on the team pattern and accordingly Liverpool have slipped out of the "top four".
However, the requirems written for Liverpool's demise may be a little premature considering that Liverpool's recent 2-0 win over Tottenham put the Reds just one point away from Champions League football again.
Liverpool Team News :
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (hamstring) is in contention to play at Molineux after returning to training ahead of schedule.
Fernando Torres (knee) and Yossi Benayoun (rib) remain sidelined.
Doubtful : Agger (groin), Aurelio (unspecified), Gerrard (hamstring)
Injured : Benayoun (broken rib), El Zhar (ankle), Kelly (ankle), Johnson (knee), Torres (knee)
Head to Head
The two sides have met three times in the Premier League, and Wolves and Liverpool drew here 1-1 during 2004.
The reverse fixture at Anfield earlier this season was won 2-0 by Liverpool.
The Betting Verdict :
Wolves have won three games at home this season, against Burnley, Bolton and Fulham - all teams ranked under the "midpoint" of 1000 by my system.
Conversely, the recent heavy defeats here against both Manchester City (0-3) and Arsenal (1-4) probably provide a better guide to performances against the better sides - a category that I think Liverpool still belong.
I expect Liverpool to grab an away win.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Wolves 1-3 Liverpool
