Wolves vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

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Published at :January 30, 2024 at 1:27 PM

Modified at :January 30, 2024 at 1:27 PM

The Red Devils are still grappling with challenges and difficulties in their ongoing journey

Gary O’Neil’s team comes into this match with a solid run of performances, having suffered only one defeat in their last ten games, with six victories and three draws. Wolves are currently unbeaten in their last seven matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding only five. They are currently on the 11th position in the Premier League table with 29 points from 21 games. A win in this upcoming match could potentially push them into the top half, and facing a vulnerable United side provides an ideal opportunity.

Contrastingly, Manchester United’s recent form is not as impressive. They have only won thrice in their last nine games, experiencing four losses and securing two draws. During this period, the Red Devils have scored 12 goals while conceding 14. Erik ten Hag will need to address defensive issues as they approach the crucial stages of the campaign. A victory for United could elevate them to seventh place in the standings, and that will be their objective.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 2 February 2024 at 08:15 PM GMT (01:45 AM IST)

Location: Molineux Stadium

Form

Wolves (all competitions): W-D-W-D-W

Manchester United (all competitions): W-L-W-D-W

Players to watch

Matheus Cunha (Wolves)

Hwang’s potential involvement in this match depends on his national team’s advancement in the Asian Cup, leaving Matheus Cunha to assume the responsibility of goal-scoring duties. The Brazilian has played a pivotal role for Wolves this season, contributing to 11 goals in the Premier League. With a productive December where he netted three goals and provided three assists, Cunha aims to continue this form in the upcoming game.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

In Manchester United’s FA Cup clash against Newport, Bruno Fernandes, the midfielder for Manchester United, once again demonstrated his excellence in the attacking third. The United captain quickly found the back of the net early in the game, showcasing his typical style to give the Red Devils the lead. He has played 214 games for the club, in that span he has scored 71 goals and has provided 59 assists. There is no doubt Fernandes has been Manchester United’s best player.

Match facts:

Wolves have lost six of their last seven Premier League meetings with Manchester United, losing the last three without scoring a single goal.
Having won just two of their first six Premier League away games against Wolves, Manchester United have now won each of their last three visits to Molineux.
Manchester United have lost three of their last four Premier League away games, scoring just one goal across these four outings.

Injury & Team News

The home team will have to do it without Hwang Hee-chan, who is currently representing South Korea at the AFC Asian Cup. Additionally, Boubacar Traore, who is on duty at the Africa Cup of Nations with Mali, will be unavailable. On the positive side, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Joao Gomes are expected to make their return to the squad after being absent.

Unfortunately for Manchester United, Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount continue to be unavailable for the long term, with their chances of returning this season looking increasingly doubtful. Harry Maguire made a return in the FA Cup after missing games due to injury. Andre Onana is poised to rejoin the squad following Cameroon’s elimination from the AFCON round of 16. Lisandro Martinez could also be in line to start this match.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 112

Wolves – 37

Manchester United – 55

Draws – 20

Predicted Lineup:

Wolves predicted lineup

Sa; Gomes, Dawson, Kilman; Doherty, Doyle, Lemina, Semedo; Cunha, Neto; Bellegarde

Manchester United predicted lineup

Onana; Shaw, Martinez, Varane, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund

Match prediction for Wolves vs Manchester United

Manchester United have dominated the recent head-to-head encounters, these matchups have consistently been closely contested, often with one or two goals determining the outcome. The forthcoming clash is anticipated to be another tightly contested affair, given the significance of the points for both teams. United, having not secured an away victory in the Premier League since November, presents an opportunity that Wolves may capitalize on.

Prediction: Wolves 1-2 Manchester United

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

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Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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