Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to get their European charge back on track, Manchester United will travel to the Midlands on Monday night when they meet a Wolves squad who already have one foot in the Championship.
Wolves
Starting with the hosts, while Rob Edwards might have only arrived at Molineux during November’s international break, the former Middlesborough boss is more than aware that he is seeking what would be an iconic Premier League miracle. Last seen putting in another toothless performance as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against Nottingham Forest, Wolves sit rock-bottom of the table and already have one foot firmly in the Championship. Breaking a string of unwanted records this season and coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, the Old Gold have remarkably put just two points on the board from any of their first 14 Premier League appearances. Likewise, along with watching their EFL Cup adventure come to an end at the hands of Chelsea back in September, Wolves have lost all of their previous eight consecutive showdowns across all competitions.
Wolves Team News
Missing out against Nottingham Forest last week and expected to leave Molineux when the January transfer window opens up, Spanish youngster Fernando Lopez is not expected to feature here. Likewise, former Braga starlet Rodrigo Gomes remains on the sidelines with a muscle issue.
With Edwards expected to make a handful of alterations here, South Korean international Hee-Chan Hwang is expected to be handed a full recall. Despite notching just a single Premier League strike so far this season, Jorgen Strand Larsen will lead the line here.
Manchester United
As for the visitors, while Manchester United might have entered November’s international break in the midst of an eye-catching turn in fortune, Ruben Amorim’s men have once again shown some glaring inconsistencies. Missing out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity on Monday night as they had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against relegation scrappers West Ham, the former Sporting Lisbon boss has seen his squad register just a single win from any of their previous five Premier League appearances. Marking their return from November’s fortnight interval with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Everton, Manchester United are desperate to get their European charge back on track. Sacrificing their spot in the top-half of the table, Amorim’s camp also slumped to a shock 1-0 loss when they last met Wolves back in April.
Team News
Not featuring since returning from November’s international break and still dealing with a knee injury, Manchester United will once again be without Benjamin Sesko on Monday night. Likewise, England international Harry Maguire remains on the sidelines with a hamstring issue and will not travel to the Midlands here.
While Lisandro Martinez might have made another cameo appearance off the bench on Monday night, the Argentinian international is not expected to make a first start of the season. Bagging five Premier League strikes since completing a summer switch from Brentford, Bryan Mbeumo will play a leading role in the final third.
Wolves vs Manchester United Key Factors to Consider
- When Wolves and Manchester United last met for a Premier League showdown back on April 20th, the Old Gold claimed a stunning 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.
- Wolves have remarkably put just two points on the board from any of their first 14 Premier League appearances.
- The Old Gold have lost all of their last eight consecutive showdowns against Premier League opposition across all competitions.
- Man United have registered just a single win from any of their previous five Premier League appearances.
- Seven of the last eight meetings between Wolves and Manchester United have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Mustering just a single victory from any of their previous five Premier League appearances and sacrificing their spot in the top-half of the table, Manchester United are desperate to avoid what would be a major banana skin here. Meeting a Wolves squad who sit rock-bottom of the table and have continued to break a string of records, Amorim’s inconsistent squad can’t afford to pass up on a golden opportunity in the Midlands. However, in a contest that tends to produce nervy affairs, don’t be surprised to see chances come at a premium at Molineux.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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