The Matchday 33 clash in the Premier League between Manchester United and Wolverhampton will take place on April 20 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester United
In their last three matches, the Red Devils faced opponents competing for Champions League spots in the current Premier League. The club suffered away defeats to Nottingham Forest (0-1) and Newcastle (1-4), while drawing at home with Manchester City (0-0). These results have seen the club drop further down the table to 14th place. There is no longer any talk of European competition qualification as they trail by 16 points.
- In their last nine Premier League matches, Manchester United has secured only two victories (3 draws and 4 losses).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 7 of Manchester United's last 10 Premier League games.
- The club has not won in the first half in 8 of their last 9 home league encounters (5 draws and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
Altay Bayindir – Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelof, Noussair Mazraoui – Diogo Dalot, Christian Eriksen, Harry Amass, Manuel Ugarte – Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho – Joshua Zirkzee.
Defenders Matthijs de Ligt, Aiden Heaven, Lisandro Martinez, and Jonny Evans, as well as forwards Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo, are out due to injuries.
Wolverhampton
Vitor Pereira's side is in their best form of the season. The club has won their last four matches, something they haven't achieved since the formation of the Premier League. However, their opponents were from the lower half of the table: three narrow victories were followed by a 4-2 home win against Tottenham. Thanks to a 5-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, the team has pulled 14 points clear of the relegation zone.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches involving the club in the Premier League.
- In their last nine league matches, Wolverhampton has suffered only one second-half defeat (3 wins and 5 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 13 of the club's last 14 away Premier League games.
Predicted lineup for Wolverhampton (3-4-2-1)
Jose Sa – Matt Doherty, Tote Gomes, Emmanuel Agbadou – Rayan Ait-Nouri, Joao Gomes, Andre, Nelson Semedo – Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Marshall Munetsi – Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Forwards Enzo Gonzalez, Leon Chiwome, and Sasa Kalajdzic, as well as defenders Pedro Lima and Yerson Mosquera, are out due to injuries.
Referee
Robert Jones (England)
Matches – 19 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 82;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 21%.
Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton: Match Prediction
The Red Devils have a favorable schedule in the next four rounds, facing opponents ranked no higher than eighth. There's a chance to at least move closer to the middle of the table and improve their goal difference. Manchester United has not been impressive at Old Trafford this season, scoring few goals, but in seven matches against teams ranked 16th or lower, they failed to score only once.
Wolverhampton is one step away from officially securing their place in the next Premier League season. The club is on a roll, which they should not stop. Even away from home, Vitor Pereira's side has three consecutive league wins. Notably, the team has scored in their last five away Premier League matches. However, they have also conceded in 22 of their last 24 away league games.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
