The upcoming clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United presents a major chance for the Red Devils to extend their solid away-form run to five matches. United look to exploit Wolves’ struggles with their hosts languishing at the bottom of the table after an abysmal campaign so far.
With Wolves still searching for only their third point of the season, Manchester United arrive having collected eight of the last 12 available on the road. Confidence seems higher at Old Trafford, while Molineux looks increasingly like inhospitable territory for the underperforming hosts.
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Wolves remain in dire straits: only two points from 14 Premier League matches so far and winless in their last eight games across all competitions, including seven straight losses in the league. Their confidence is dented further. They’ve failed to score in five consecutive games, marking the worst stretch in club history.
Suspensions and injuries continue to bite: key midfielder Joao Gomes is suspended after reaching a yellow-card threshold, while replacement Marshall Munetsi is sidelined with a calf injury. Others such as Ladislav Krejci, Fer Lopez and Hugo Bueno remain doubts, with a handful including Rodrigo Gomes, Leon Chiwome and Daniel Bentley, definitely ruled out.
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United could receive a boost with returning players: Matheus Cunha, fresh from a head-injury layoff, is available again and could feature against Wolves, adding depth to their attack. Defender Diogo Dalot appears likely to pass a fitness check.
Though defensive duo Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sesko remain sidelined until later this month. The expected inclusion of Dalot and de-Ligt should help stabilise the back line, while Cunha’s return offers renewed attacking impetus for the Red Devils.
Wolves enter this fixture amid an alarming goal drought. They haven’t scored in five straight games across competitions. Their attacking woes, combined with a depleted and injury-hit squad, suggest they’ll struggle to threaten consistently.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s away form has shown recent resilience, with controlled performances rather than high-scoring blowouts. Given Wolves’ lack of attacking threat and United’s pragmatic road outings, a low-scoring affair under 2.5 goals appears a sensible bet.
Bryan Mbeumo has become a key attacker for Man United’s in recent times. Their need for goals and Mbeumo’s proven finishing record, backing him to find the net at any time makes sense. Especially against a Wolves side that has struggled defensively and gone several games without scoring.
Joshua Zirkzee remains part of Manchester United’s attacking options after signing a long-term deal in 2024. Despite some inconsistencies, Zirkzee has shown moments of quality, including timely goals in league and cup matches. With Wolves unlikely to pose much threat defensively and United expected to control possession and create chances, a goal contribution from Zirkzee seems plausible at these odds.
Considering Wolves have not won this season and have failed to score in five straight games, while United enjoy solid away momentum and a reinforced attack including Mbeumo and Zirkzee.
A 0-2 win for Manchester United appears the most likely outcome. United should be able to press for at least one goal in each half while keeping a tight defensive shape against a misfiring Wolves front.
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