Wolves vs Liverpool Prediction 06.03.2026 | FA Cup

Fresh from arguably the most seismic result of the current Premier League campaign – a dramatic 2-1 last-gasp triumph over Liverpool on Tuesday night – Wolverhampton Wanderers head into their FA Cup fifth-round clash brimming with renewed belief and momentum.

The Old Gold have also turned Molineux into a fearsome gladiatorial arena in 2026, holding Arsenal to a thrilling 2-2 stalemate before dispatching Aston Villa with a composed 2-0 victory, results that underline a level of tactical resilience which belies their lowly league standing and hints at their capacity to trouble elite opposition.

With the club targeting its deepest FA Cup run since reaching the semi-finals in 2018-19, head coach Rob Edwards may view this competition as a welcome avenue of redemption amid a turbulent domestic campaign where top-flight survival remains far from secure.

There is further encouragement on the team news front, as South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan is poised to feature after completing his recovery, while Colombian defender Yerson Mosquera is expected to return to the starting XI having regained full fitness.

Ahead of their midweek shock exit, Arne Slot’s men had been in sensational form, securing six wins from their previous seven outings across all competitions. However, their persistent vulnerability against high-intensity transitions at Molineux leaves the Reds in urgent need of a tactical reset to avoid another early FA Cup exit.

Liverpool’s historical struggles in this corner of the Black Country – with just two victories from their last four visits to Molineux – continue to pose a psychological hurdle that Slot must overcome if he is to sustain his side’s pursuit of silverware in this tournament.

Despite the return of Jeremie Frimpong to the starting lineup, Liverpool’s concession rate of 1.5 goals per away game this season highlights the importance of defensive discipline on Friday night, particularly as they aim to avoid repeating the nightmares of 2016-17 and 2018-19 when the Old Gold knocked them out of the competition.

With Wataru Endo and Alexander Isak still sidelined, the latest absentee is Florian Wirtz, who is struggling with a back issue and is unlikely to feature in Friday’s FA Cup showdown.