Wolverhampton Wanderers VS Manchester United Match Prediction

Through 84 matches, this tie has been surprisingly tight.  Wolves have 31 wins, 14 draws, and 39 losses against Manchester United.

Here's a look at the last five results: 

Apr 2, 2019: Wolves 2-1 United
Mar 16, 2019: Wolves 2-1 United (FA Cup)
Sep 22, 2018: United 1-1 Wolves
Mar 18, 2012: Wolves 0-5 United
Dec 10, 2011: United 4-1 Wolves

WOLVES vs MUFC Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Wolves are at 23/10, a draw is at 23/10, and Manchester United are at 5/4. 

Wolves, as stated before, will not have an inferiority complex coming into this match.  In fact, it would be the Red Devils that would.  They have done well against this side and are already trouncing sides in Europe on the way to the Europa League group stages.  They got themselves a good point lat weekend on the road to Leicester City in their opener, showing that they can compete in tough environments.  It won’t be easy for them to repeat last season’s successes, but they have the tools to do so or get pretty close.

Manchester United are currently experiencing a big upswing having annihilated Chelsea last weekend 4-0.  The score does suggest the Red Devils dominated, and they did… to a degree.  But they weren’t as good as the Blues before the goal came.  When that happened, they were off and running, using their pace to counter.  They were solid in defence, too, and they now look like they have a stable, consistent lineup to call upon.  With that, the sky is the limit for them, as long as they can maintain the happiness of their midfield men.

Wolves’ double chance is at 8/13 via Ladbrokes.

A draw at both halves can be had at Betfair for 4.5.

Wolves vs Manchester United Prediction

Even in the middle of a European campaign, Wolves will not be overawed in the slightest.  They have taken down United before, and it’s very possible they can do so again.  They grab a point this time to stop their mini streak of victories.

Correct Score Prediction: Wolves 0-0 Manchester United

Wolves Team News

Nuno Espirito Santo, as he seems to have always had since they got to the Premier League, looks set to once again have a full side to pick from for this second fixture of the season.  He didn’t even have to play most of his regulars, which is a rare thing for him to do on Thursday, so this will be a fresh side ready to go against the Red Devils.

Wolves Key Man

Both times last season that United took the trek to Molyneux, they lost 2-1 and on both occasions Diogo Jota scored to help Wolves grab that win.  Jota isn’t always on the mark, but when he is he’s one of the toughest players to thwart in the entire division.  Alongside him, the ever-present Raul Jimenez remains as the man to watch.  The Mexican international is so good at pressing, at passing the ball, and running in behind to create yards of space for teammates.  It’s because of that, and his finishing, that he’s been one of the finest signings in recent PL history.  

Wolves Team Form

Wolves have a draw and four wins in their last five matches:

4-0 home win vs Pyunik (UEL)
0-0 draw at Leicester
0-4 win at Pyunik (UEL)
1-4 win vs Crusaders (UEL)
2-0 home win vs Crusaders (UEL)

Wolves Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 3-5-2

Man United Team News

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has injury issues with Tim Fosu-Mensah and Eric Bailly, but he isn’t likely to want to make many alterations given the way his side were able to play last weekend.

Man United Key Man

You can talk about Paul Pogba not trying hard enough until you are blue in the face, but the man is a World Cup winner and can change a game in the blink of an eye.  Last Sunday, he had done little but provided two assists in the span of 14 minutes to help them ease out to a huge 4-0 lead.  Marcus Rashford is another man that played very well, getting things started by scoring from the spot and then adding another in the second half to make it 3-0.  If he can play this way, it’ll be a long, hard season opposition defences.  

Man United Team Form

United have four wins and a draw in their last five matches:

4-0 home win vs Chelsea 
2-2 draw, penalty win vs AC Milan (Fri)
0-1 win vs Kristiansund (Fri)
1-2 win vs Tottenham (Fri)
1-0 win vs Inter Milan (Fri)

Man United Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-2-3-1

Manchester United won't be looking forward to this match all that much. A trip to Molyneux nowadays is by no means an easy affair, and they will know all too well what their hosts are capable of after last season. Given the pace United have, you like them to do some serious damage. But the hosts are very good at warding off teams and then countering with their own attack. That might just stifle the Red Devils and end up splitting the points.

Wolves' first season back in the Premier League was a huge success, and part of it was built on an unbeaten record against United that included two wins and a draw. One of the wins came in their impressive FA Cup run.