Wolverhampton vs Manchester United prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 26, 2024
In the 18th round of the Premier League, Wolverhampton will host Manchester United at Molineux Stadium. A bet on the total number of goals in this match offers a good chance of success.
Match Preview
Wolverhampton, under the guidance of Vitor Pereira, made a strong Premier League debut with a dominant 3:0 win over Leicester, but before that, they had suffered a four-match losing streak, conceding 12 goals. The team still has the worst defense in the Premier League, with 40 goals conceded.
Currently, Wolverhampton is in the relegation zone, just two points behind the 17th position. They have only won once in their last nine home matches, with 1 draw and 7 losses. It’s also worth noting that Wolverhampton’s matches are among the most goal-heavy in the league, averaging 3.94 goals per match.
On the other hand, Manchester United suffered an unexpected 0:3 defeat at home to Bournemouth in their last match, marking their third loss in the last four Premier League games.
Interestingly, their only win in this period came in a 2:1 victory over Manchester City. Despite the disappointing results, Ruben Amorim's team remains in 13th place in the table, just two wins away from the European spots.
Probable Lineups
- Wolverhampton: Sa, Dawson, Gomes, Bueno, Ait-Nouri, Semedo, Bellegarde, Lemina, Doyle, Kunia, Larsen
- Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, Licht, Evans, Dalot, Mainu, Eriksen, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Wolverhampton has conceded at least two goals in 8 out of their last 9 matches.
- Manchester United has won the last four encounters with Wolverhampton.
- In only one out of the last five meetings has the "Over 2.5 Total Goals" bet been successful.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Manchester United with odds of around 1.90 for their victory. Given the teams’ current form, it’s expected that Manchester United will win, and this match will likely see a high number of goals. The best bet is "Over 2.5 Total Goals" at odds of 1.72.
