Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 1st February 2024

Wolverhampton and Manchester United face off in round 22 at Molineux Stadium, and it has the look of a tight Premier League match between two teams currently looking fairly evenly matched.

Wolverhampton are number 11 in the table on 29 points after 21 matches. Manchester United rank as number eight with 32 points after 21 matches played.

While Manchester United could be closing on the top six with a win here, Wolverhampton will be hoping to add some distance to the lower regions. Of these two possible scenarios, the former definitely looks more likely than the latter.

Wolves scored 16 while allowing 12 goals against in the past ten matches. They claimed three clean sheets on the way.

The Red Devils managed a bearable 12 goals from their past ten games, creating an average of 1.2 goals per game. They conceded 13 goals in total, and while claiming three clean sheets, they conceded 1.3 goals an average per game.

The last time the pair played each other Manchester United came away as 1-0 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind on Thursday.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Prediction

Wolverhampton Form

Wolverhampton look in good shape before their upcoming match, as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first split the points with Brentford in a 2-2, before also drawing 0-0 with Brighton. A win finally came their way as they threw West Bromwich under the bus in a 0-2 victory. In their last six Premier League home matches, Wolverhampton have four wins, while they've drawn two and lost none. They scored 11 and conceded five goals.

Manchester United Form

In their last three matches, Manchester United beat Wigan 0-2, drew 2-2 with Tottenham and beat Newport by 2-4. Manchester United claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches reads five goals conceded and five scored.

Wolverhampton and Manchester United looks like an equal match, and it is difficult to separate one from the other currently, which makes the draw seem worth a punt.

Wolverhampton show off a record of eight wins, five draws and eight defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United have ten wins, two draws and nine defeats in the Premier League.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Squads

Wolverhampton Squad

O'Neil will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Manchester United from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Daniel Bentley (0/3), Jose Sa (0/19), Tom King (0/0), Craig Dawson (1/19), Hugo Bueno (0/12), Matt Doherty (1/15), Max Kilman (1/21), Nelson Semedo (0/20), Rayan Ait Nouri (0/17), Santiago Bueno (0/3), Toti Gomes (0/18), Boubacar Traore (0/12), Bruno Jordao (0/0), Enso Gonzalez (0/0), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (2/12), Joao Gomes (0/18), Joe Hodge (0/0), Mario Lemina (4/18), Thomas Doyle (0/13), Hee-Chan Hwang (10/20), Matheus Cunha (6/21), Pablo Sarabia (1/14), Pedro Neto (1/12).

Manchester United Squad

Below is the full team squad of Manchester United. The manager ten Hag will pick his starting XI against Wolverhampton from these players:

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/21), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/12), Diogo Dalot (1/19), Harry Maguire (0/11), Jonny Evans (0/13), Lisandro Martinez (0/6), Luke Shaw (0/8), Raphael Varane (1/12), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (1/12), Bruno Fernandes (3/20), Casemiro (1/8), Christian Eriksen (1/15), Facundo Pellistri (0/9), Kobbie Mainoo (0/7), Mason Mount (0/8), Scott McTominay (5/18), Sofyan Amrabat (0/10), Alejandro Garnacho (3/19), Anthony Martial (1/13), Antony (0/17), Marcus Rashford (4/20), Rasmus Hoejlund (2/16).

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Team News

Wolverhampton could have up to five missing players for various reasons for their upcoming match against Manchester United this coming Thursday. Wolverhampton have to alter their line-up, as both Joao Gomes, Boubacar Traore, Rayan Ait Nouri and Hee-Chan Hwang get a day in the shade.

Joe Hodge sit this one out for Wolverhampton due to an injury.

More than a handful of players could be forced out of the next match for Manchester United, who are looking at nine players nursing various problems. Sofyan Amrabat and Andre Onana sit this one out for Manchester United, serving a suspension instead of travelling to meet Wolverhampton.

Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire, Antony, Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia all face a spell on the sidelines for Manchester United due to various injuries.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Lineups

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United H2H

The Red Devils celebrated two wins against Wolverhampton in their most recent meetings, outclassing their next opponent by 1-0 and 2-0. In last ten encounters between the clubs, Manchester United have been the dominant force winning six matches against Wolverhampton. The bookies have Manchester United to win this match at best price odds of 16/11.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Results

At least one team managed to keep a clean sheet seven times in the last ten matches between Manchester United and Wolverhampton. Odds on both teams not to score are best priced at 6/5 with the bookies.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Look no further than Mario Lemina, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Wolverhampton in the Premier League, while Marcus Rashford managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Manchester United in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Wolverhampton racked up six wins from a possible 10 across all tournaments at Molineux Stadium, drew three and lost one. Manchester United won four of their previous 10 away, drew two and lost four times. Strap yourselves up for a goals at Molineux Stadium since both teams scored in eight of the last 10 home matches for Wolverhampton. The same occurred in four of the last 10 league games away from home for Manchester United.

Under 2.5 goals happened eight times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals. Wolverhampton managed an average of 0.5 goals, with Manchester United averaging one goal in these. Both teams not to score was a winning bet seven times in this run of matches. Wolverhampton saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in six of Manchester United's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches.