Verdict: Manchester United win
Best Odds: 4/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
Signing off 2025 on Tuesday night and looking to muster consecutive Premier League victories, Manchester United will welcome Wolves to Old Trafford.
Manchester United
Starting with the hosts, making a welcomed return to winning ways over the weekend as they secured a gritty 1-0 Boxing Day victory at home against Newcastle, Manchester United will undoubtably be smelling a golden opportunity here. However, although Ruben Amorim’s camp might have their sights firmly set on securing a lucrative Champions League return this season, the former Sporting Lisbon boss is searching for some essential stability. Along with failing to register consecutive victories since the end of October, United have also registered just a trio of wins from their previous nine Premier League appearances. Nevertheless, rightfully pencilled in as a landslide favourite on Tuesday night, Amorim’s side will certainly be excited by their most recent showdown against Wolves. Storming their way to an empathic 4-1 win when they travelled to Molineux on December 8th, the Portuguese tactician will be demanding a repeat display in midweek.
Manchester United Team News
Picking up a knock against Tottenham last week and playing no part during United’s 1-0 victory against Newcastle on Boxing Day, Amorim’s side are once again sweating over the fitness of skipper Bruno Fernandes. Likewise, all away at this month’s AFCON, the Red Devils are unable to call upon the likes of Amad Diallo, Noussair Mazraoui and summer recruit Bryan Mbeumo.
Despite facing a speedy turnaround, Amorim could be tempted to name an unchanged starting XI here. Despite failing to find the net since the start of October, former RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko should spearhead United’s charge in the final third.
Wolves
As for the visitors, already with one-foot firmly in the Championship, Wolves have broken a string of unwanted records this season. While Rob Edwards might have only arrived at Molineux last month, the former Middlesbrough boss is searching for what would be an all-time Premier League miracle. Sat rock-bottom of the table, the Old Gold have remarkably registered just two points from any of their 18 Premier League appearances this year. Rightfully coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, Wolves face what will be another monumental challenge on Tuesday night. Last seen over the weekend falling to a 2-1 loss away at defending champions Liverpool, Edwards’ side have lost all of their previous 12 consecutive showdowns against Premier League opposition – a run that stems all the way back to a 1-1 stalemate against Brighton back on October 5th.
Wolves Team News
Dealing with what has become a stacked injury list, Wolves will travel to Manchester on Tuesday night without the likes of Rodrigo Gomes, Marshall Munetsi, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and academy graduate Leon Chiwome. Likewise, featuring for the Ivory Coast at this month’s AFCON, Emmanuel Agbadou will play no part at Old Trafford.
Shown a costly booking at Anfield over the weekend, Brazilian midfielder Andre will serve a one-match suspension here. Bagging a consolation strike at Anfield a few days ago, former Girona defender Santiago Bueno will keep his spot at the back.
Manchester United vs Wolves Key Factors to Consider
- When Manchester United and Wolves met for their reverse Premier League showdown on December 8th, Tuesday’s hosts stormed their way to a 4-1 victory at Molineux.
- Despite their inconsistencies, Man United have lost just one of their previous eight appearances at Old Trafford.
- Wolves have lost all of their previous 12 consecutive showdowns against Premier League opposition – a run that stems all the way back to a 1-1 stalemate against Brighton back on October 5th.
- Shipping 39 Premier League goals this season, Wolves hold the worst defensive tally among England’s elite.
- Despite securing a famous 1-0 win when they last travelled to Old Trafford back in April, that is the only victory that Wolves have claimed in the red half of Manchester since way back in 1980.
Conclusion
Securing a real festive boost over the weekend as they claimed a 1-0 victory at home against Newcastle, Manchester United have certainly been handed a golden opportunity here. With their sights firmly set on finding a route into the Champions League spots, Amorim’s men have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous eight showdowns at Old Trafford. Storming their way to a routine 4-1 romp when they travelled to Molineux earlier in the month, we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.
Verdict: Manchester United win
Best Odds: 4/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
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