Manchester United vs Wolves: Old Trafford hosts a critical clash as Manchester United welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers in a battle between two sides looking to finish the season strong. United are under pressure to recover from recent poor form, while Wolves arrive on a four-game winning streak, full of confidence and attacking intent. With both teams evenly matched in points, this encounter could prove pivotal in shaping the mid-table standings.
Head-to-Head
- Manchester United wins: 56
- Wolves wins:20
- Draws: 38
Last 5 Meetings
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26 Dec 2024 – Wolves 2-0 Man United
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2 Feb 2024 – Wolves 3-4 Man United
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15 Aug 2023 – Man United 1-0 Wolves
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13 May 2023 – Man United 2-0 Wolves
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31 Dec 2022 – Wolves 0-1 Man United
United have won 4 of the last 5 encounters, though Wolves took the most recent victory with a 2-0 win in December.
Recent Form
Manchester United (Last 5 Matches)
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Lyon 4-5 Man United (W)
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Newcastle 4-1 Man United (L)
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Lyon 2-2 Man United (D)
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Man United 0-0 Man City (D)
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Winless in last 4 PL games
Wolverhampton Wanderers (Last 5 Matches)
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Wolves 4-2 Spurs (W)
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Ipswich 1-2 Wolves (W)
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Wolves 1-0 West Ham (W)
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Southampton 1-2 Wolves (W)
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4-game Premier League winning streak
Team News
Manchester United
No major injuries to report for United, giving Ruben Amorim a full-strength squad to choose from. With Garnacho and Fernandes in form and Ugarte commanding midfield, United’s shape will remain a 3-4-3. A European classic win over Lyon should provide some confidence after a poor run in domestic games.
Wolves
Vitor Pereira’s side will be without a few key players. Matheus Cunha and Enso Gonzalez are sidelined, weakening their attacking options. Defenders Mosquera and Pedro Lima are also out. However, the form of Joao Gomes and Bellegarde, along with newcomer Jorgen Larsen’s threat up front, gives them plenty to work with.
Manchester United vs Wolves Lineups
Manchester United (3-4-3):
Onana; Maguire, Yoro, Dalot; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Hojlund, Garnacho
Wolves (3-4-2-1):
Jose Sa; Doherty, Gomes, Agbadou; Semedo, Andre, Joao Gomes, Ait Nouri; Bellegarde, Munetsi; Larsen
10 Key Stats
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United have scored in just 10 of 16 home PL games this season.
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Wolves have scored in 11 straight matches.
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United score 34% of their goals after the 76th minute.
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Wolves score 21% of theirs in the same time period.
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Fernandes has 8 goals and 9 assists for United.
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Wolves’ top scorer Cunha is out injured with 14 goals.
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Wolves have the better form with 4 straight PL wins.
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United have only 1 win in their last 5 matches across all competitions.
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Wolves have only won once at Old Trafford in the past 13 visits.
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Average goals per game between the two sides: 2.6
Manchester United vs Wolves Prediction
Despite recent Europa League heroics, Manchester United’s inconsistent league form and leaky defense leave them vulnerable. Wolves are in red-hot form and look capable of snatching at least a point. Expect a tightly contested game, with both sides having moments of dominance.
Score Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Wolves
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