Wolves have gained just two points from 17 Premier League games this season and could become only the second team in English Football League history to record as few points 18 matches into a league campaign after Newport County in the fourth tier in 1970-71.
Meanwhile, the only top-flight side to go winless 18 games into a season are Bolton Wanderers in 1902-03 (first 22).
Liverpool have won each of their last six home Premier League games against teams starting the day bottom of the table by an aggregate scoreline of 20-2, since a 3-2 loss to Swansea City in January 2017.
Wolves boss Rob Edwards managed Luton Town against Liverpool in the Premier League two seasons ago. His side held the Reds at home before losing 4-1 at Anfield.
Wolves’ Ki-Jana Hoever played four times for Liverpool between January 2019 and February 2020, twice each in the FA Cup and League Cup.
Wolves have lost 24 of their last 27 away league games against the reigning top-flight champions, with the exceptions being victories at Everton in April 1971 (2-1), Liverpool in January 1984 (1-0) and Manchester City in October 2019 (2-0).
Only Aston Villa (seven) are currently on a longer unbeaten run in the Premier League than Liverpool (five – won three, drew two), with the Reds winning consecutive league games for the first time since winning their opening five matches of the campaign.
Hugo Ekitike has scored in each of his last three league appearances (five goals) and could become the first Liverpool player other than Mohamed Salah to score in four consecutive outings in the Premier League since Sadio Mane in February 2019.
