- Liverpool U21 have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 Premier League 2 fixtures.
- Wolves U21 have won just 1 and drawn 1 of their last 5 Premier League 2 matches, losing the other 3.
- Liverpool U21 have won the last 3 H2Hs against Wolves U21, including a 4-1 victory here in Premier League 2 last season.
A tale of two contrasting styles
FC Liverpool U21 are the heavy favourites to defeat Wolves U21 at 2/5 on Sunday, while the visitors are available at a mammoth 49/10. The visitors are in awful form and sit 17th in Premier League 2 after 15 games, taking just 21 points from their 15 matches so far.
The standard of opposition in the Premier League 2 has been a significant step up for many in this Wolves U21 squad and they have struggled to adapt. This season has been a baptism of fire for Wolves U21 and with the club seemingly prioritising other areas, they could be in for another long season of struggle.
Kieran Morrison has been a standout performer for Liverpool U21 in recent weeks, netting 6 of their 13 goals across the last 5 matches. Liverpool are fresh from a 4-2 home win over Tottenham U21 and a 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest U21 last time out. Barry Lewtas has done a tremendous job with the Reds U21s since taking charge in 2020 and his system of high-pressing, possession-based football has been a recipe for success for the Merseyside club.
Liverpool U21 are 6th in the table with 32 points from 17 matches, a tally which shows that they have been in good form throughout the campaign.
Back the Reds to continue impressive form
Backing Liverpool U21 to simply win this one at 2/5 just doesn’t offer enough value given the respective form of both sides heading into this clash, however, they’re a great pick in the draw no bet market.
Liverpool U21 have won 6 of their 8 home Premier League 2 games, scoring 14 goals in the process, so they clearly enjoy the home advantage. Wolves U21 have been relatively good on their travels, winning 3 and losing 3 of their 6 Premier League 2 road trips, scoring 8 goals.
This should be an open affair with Liverpool U21 coming at Wolves U21 with a blistering tempo and high pressing game. The hosts look to force turnovers and transition quickly and are a threat in wide areas with their 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 systems. Wolves U21 are much more of a compact, defensive unit and look to soak up pressure before hitting their opponents on the break or from set pieces.
Given the contrasting styles and both sides’ form, the ‘Both teams to score - Yes’ market is simply too short. Liverpool U21 will be the clear favourites to snag all 3 points and given their recent form, superior H2H record and dominant home form, we’re going with another Liverpool U21 win.
