Manchester United vs Wolves betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions & odds
Last Updated: December 29, 2020 6:43 am
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Manchester United vs Wolves betting tips
This article covers Manchester United vs Wolves betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Manchester United vs Wolves betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Manchester United vs Wolves: Match details
Match: Manchester United vs Wolves
Competition: Premier League
Date: December 29, 2020
Kick-off time: 8:00 pm, December 29, 2020 (UK time)
Stadium: Old Trafford
Betting prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Wolves
Manchester United have struggled against Wolves in recent seasons. You have to go back to 2011 for their last Premier League home win against Wolves.
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Over 2.5 goals. Manchester United have scored at least two goals in five of their last six matches, as well as conceded at least two goals in each of their last three.
Bruno Fernandes to score. United’s Portuguese superstar was once again among the goals on Boxing Day, taking his tally for the season to 14 goals from 22 appearances.
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Manchester United vs Wolves – recent form and head to head statistics
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| January 17, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Liverpool FC | 0 - 0 | Manchester United FC |
| January 12, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Burnley FC | 0 - 1 | Manchester United FC |
| January 9, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 1 - 0 | Watford FC |
| January 6, 2021 | EFL Cup 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 0 - 2 | Manchester City FC |
| January 1, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 2 - 1 | Aston Villa FC |
| January 16, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 2 - 3 | West Bromwich Albion |
| January 12, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 - 2 | Everton FC |
| January 8, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 - 0 | Crystal Palace FC |
| January 2, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 3 - 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC |
| December 29, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 1 - 0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC |
| Manchester United FC | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Matches played | 19 |
| 11 | Matches won | 6 |
| 241 | Goal attempts | 230 |
| 105 | Shots on goal | 84 |
| 67 | Shots off goal | 82 |
| 89 | Corner kicks | 102 |
| 53% | Average ball possession | 48% |
| 69 | Shots blocked | 64 |
| 30 | Cards given | 31 |
| 225 | Free kicks | 238 |
| 46 | Offsides | 20 |
| 1 | Shots on post | 2 |
| 6 | Shots on bar | 4 |
| 28 | Goals by foot | 16 |
| 5 | Goals by head | 4 |
| 34 | Goals scored | 21 |
| 24 | Goals conceded | 29 |
| Manchester United FC | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Matches | 19 |
| 10 | Home Matches | 9 |
| 9 | Away Matches | 10 |
| 30 | Total Goals | 13 |
| 1.58 | Average Goals Scored | 0.68 |
| 11 | Wins | 4 |
| 4 | Losses | 11 |
| 4 | Draws | 4 |
| December 29, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 1 - 0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC |
| February 1, 2020 | Premier League 19/20 | Manchester United FC | 0 - 0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC |
| January 15, 2020 | FA Cup 19/20 | Manchester United FC | 1 - 0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC |
| January 4, 2020 | FA Cup 19/20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 0 - 0 | Manchester United FC |
| August 19, 2019 | Premier League 19/20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 - 1 | Manchester United FC |
Manchester United’s English striker Marcus Rashford (C) celebrates with Manchester United’s Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes (L) and Manchester United’s French striker Anthony Martial (R) after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Manchester United at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on December 17, 2020. (Photo by PETER POWELL / POOL / AFP)
Manchester United vs Wolves: Premier League preview
Manchester United host Wolves at Old Trafford on Tuesday for their final match of 2020.
The Red Devils dropped two points in their Boxing Day clash against Leicester on Saturday. United twice gave up a one-goal lead, ultimately drawing 2-2 at the King Power.
Marcus Rashford made up for a terrible miss by opening the scoring, but Leicester were back on level terms shortly after. Bruno Fernandes put United back in front but the visitors failed to hold on to all three points.
The draw leaves United 4th in the table on 27 points – five behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand. Manchester United are unbeaten in eight league matches.
Wolves picked up a late point against Tottenham on Sunday thanks to Romain Saiss’ late headed equaliser. Wolves have one win in five and are 11th in the table on 21 points.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 27: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on December 27, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Problems at home for Man United, Wolves poor on the road
Unlike their incredible away form, United’s home form this season has been poor. With two wins, two draws, and three defeats at Old Trafford, United’s home record ranks 14th in the league.
Wolves’ away record is similarly poor, also ranking 14th. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have won three and lost four of their seven matches on the road – scoring six and conceding 14 in those games.
Wolves and Manchester United have faced each other 12 times in the Premier League. The Red Devils have won half of those matches, drawing three and losing three.
More recently, Wolves have enjoyed greater success against United. Wolves have only lost one of their last seven matches against Manchester United, and none of their last four in the league.
Last season’s corresponding fixture ended in a goalless draw in February.
Manchester United team news vs Wolves
Victor Lindelof – who played as a right-back at Leicester – picked up a back injury and is expected to miss out. Axel Tuanzebe is fit again and should replace Lindelof in the starting eleven.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka could return to the United’s matchday squad. The right-back was pictured in training on Monday after missing the last two matches with an unspecified injury.
Following another impactful substitute appearance, Edinson Cavani could be rewarded with a start against Wolves. Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood, Alex Telles, Donny van de Beek, and Nemanja Matic are all in contention to be recalled if Solskjaer opts for some rotation.
Daniel James is a doubt after picking up a knock against Leicester, although Marcus Rashford is expected to overcome a minor shoulder injury he picked up on Boxing Day.
Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones remain sidelined.
Wolves Theo Corbeanu in action during the EFL Trophy match between Oldham Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Boundary Park, Oldham, England on 22nd September 2020. (Photo by Eddie Garvey/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Wolves team news vs Manchester United
Leander Dendoncker is set to miss out again after picking up an injury against Chelsea. Owen Otasowie could be recalled to midfield at the expense of Joao Moutinho.
Willy Boly is also expected to miss out, so Romain Saiss should continue alongside Conor Coady in defence.
Rayan Ait Nouri could replace Marcal at left-back but Adama Traore and Fabio Silva will be hoping to keep their places in the starting eleven.
Raul Jimenez remains sidelined following a serious head injury. “We don’t have a timetable. We have to follow the protocols but it is about getting him healthy again. We have time”, Espirito Santo said.
Jonny Otto is also another long-term absentee.
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| 1 | Manchester United FC | 17 | 10 | 36 |
| 2 | Leicester City FC | 18 | 12 | 35 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 18 | 16 | 33 |
| 5 | Manchester City FC | 16 | 12 | 32 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 17 | 7 | 32 |
| 7 | Chelsea FC | 18 | 12 | 29 |
| 8 | Southampton FC | 18 | 5 | 29 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 18 | 4 | 29 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 15 | 13 | 26 |
| 11 | Arsenal FC | 18 | 1 | 24 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 18 | -4 | 23 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace FC | 18 | -7 | 23 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 19 | -8 | 22 |
| 15 | Newcastle United FC | 17 | -9 | 19 |
| 16 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 19 | -7 | 17 |
| 17 | Burnley FC | 17 | -13 | 16 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 17 | -11 | 12 |
| 19 | West Bromwich Albion | 18 | -27 | 11 |
| 20 | Sheffield United FC | 19 | -22 | 5 |
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 13 |
| Kane, Harry | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 12 |
| Son, Heung Min | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 12 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United FC | 11 |
| Vardy, Jamie | Leicester City FC | 11 |
| Calvert-Lewin, Dominic | Everton FC | 11 |
| Bamford, Patrick | Leeds United | 10 |
| Zaha, Wilfried | Crystal Palace FC | 8 |
| Wilson, Callum | Newcastle United FC | 8 |
| Rashford, Marcus | Manchester United FC | 7 |
| Ings, Danny | Southampton FC | 7 |
| Maupay, Neal | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 7 |
| Lacazette, Alexandre | Arsenal FC | 7 |
| Mane, Sadio | Liverpool FC | 6 |
| Watkins, Ollie | Aston Villa FC | 6 |
| Abraham, Tammy | Chelsea FC | 6 |
| Barnes, Harvey | Leicester City FC | 6 |
| Grealish, Jack | Aston Villa FC | 5 |
| Firmino, Roberto | Liverpool FC | 5 |
| Maddison, James | Leicester City FC | 5 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerin, Hector | Arsenal FC | 0 | 6 |
| Bissouma, Yves | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 1 | 5 |
| Egan, John | Sheffield United FC | 1 | 5 |
| Hayden, Isaac | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 6 |
| Reid, Bobby | Fulham FC | 0 | 5 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 0 | 5 |
| Romeu, Oriol | Southampton FC | 0 | 5 |
| Dunk, Lewis | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 1 | 4 |
| Phillips, Kalvin | Leeds United | 0 | 5 |
| Cash, Matty | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 5 |
| Gallagher, Conor | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | 5 |
| Evans, Jonny | Leicester City FC | 0 | 5 |
| Lundstram, John | Sheffield United FC | 1 | 4 |
| Kante, N`Golo | Chelsea FC | 0 | 5 |
| Milivojevic, Luka | Crystal Palace FC | 1 | 4 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United FC | 0 | 4 |
| Grealish, Jack | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 4 |
| Ward-Prowse, James | Southampton FC | 0 | 4 |
| Tielemans, Youri | Leicester City FC | 0 | 4 |
| Klich, Mateusz | Leeds United | 0 | 4 |
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| Kane, Harry | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 11 |
| De Bruyne, Kevin | Manchester City FC | 8 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United FC | 7 |
| Grealish, Jack | Aston Villa FC | 7 |
| Son, Heung Min | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 6 |
| Rashford, Marcus | Manchester United FC | 5 |
| Robertson, Andrew | Liverpool FC | 5 |
| Digne, Lucas | Everton FC | 5 |
| Vardy, Jamie | Leicester City FC | 4 |
| Ward-Prowse, James | Southampton FC | 4 |
| Werner, Timo | Chelsea FC | 4 |
| Adams, Che | Southampton FC | 4 |
| Harrison, Jack | Leeds United | 4 |
| Chilwell, Benjamin | Chelsea FC | 4 |
| McGinn, John | Aston Villa FC | 4 |
| Cresswell, Aaron | West Ham United FC | 4 |
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 3 |
| Ings, Danny | Southampton FC | 3 |
| Firmino, Roberto | Liverpool FC | 3 |
| Sterling, Raheem | Manchester City FC | 3 |
