Manchester United vs Wolves Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

Wolverhampton Wanderers are still winless in the English top division this season!

Manchester United are all set to take on Wolves in their matchweek 19 contest of the 2025-26 Premier League. Old Trafford will witness this entertaining game between these clubs.

The Red Devils have already defeated Wolverhampton once this season. Despite being away from home, Ruben Amorim-led Manchester United put up an impressive show and secured a 4-1 win. They will be at home this time around and will be looking for another three points. Man Utd are in sixth place and with a win, they might even enter the top four.

The Wolves have performed poorly since the start of the season and there has been not change in their form. In their first 18 league games, they have lost 16 and two of the games ended in a draw. As things stand, Wolverhampton Wanderers are in last place on the Premier League points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Old Trafford
• Date: Wednesday, December 31
• Kick-off Time: 1:45 a.m. IST (Tuesday, December 30; 08:15 p.m. GMT/ 03:15 p.m. ET/ 12:15 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Thomas Bramall
• VAR: In use

Form:

Man Utd: D-W-D-L-W

Wolves: L-L-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)

The 26-year-old is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts. In 15 Premier League appearances this season, he has scored three goals and has an assist to his name. Even though Matheus Cunha has not been able to find the net many times, he has been an absolute threat to the opponent’s defence by creating chances.

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves)

The Norwegian forward has not been in top form this season, but he is going to play an important role in the final third for the Wolverhampton Wanderers. He has only scored one goal in the English top division and will be looking to step up his game. Jørgen Strand Larsen will be an important aspect of the squad.

Match Facts

• Wolves have lost all of their last 12 matches.
• Manchester United have won two of their last five matches.
• The Red Devils have secured three wins in their last five attempts against the Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Man Utd vs Wolves: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester United to win @4/11 Ladbrokes
• Benjamin Sesko to score @42/41 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

Bruno Fernandes is injured, hence keeping him out of action for Manchester United. Harry Maguire, Mainoo and Matthijs de Ligt are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad. Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are on international duty.

Wolves will not have Marshall Munetsi, Rodrigo Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Daniel Bentley in action. They are injured. Toti Gomes might also miss out due to fitness issues. Emmanuel Agbadou and Tawanda Chirewa are on national team duty. Andre is suspended for the upcoming match.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 116

Man Utd won: 57

Wolves won: 39

Draws: 20

Predicted Lineups

Man United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Lammens (GK); Dalot, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Ugarte; Dorgu, Mount, Cunha; Sesko

Wolves predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Jose Sa (GK); Mosquera, Santiago Bueno, Krejci; Doherty, Lopez, Gomes, Hugo Bueno; Mane, Hee-Chan; Larsen

Match Prediction

The Red Devils have already defeated the Wolves once this season and will be looking to complete a double. Manchester United are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Man Utd 3-1 Wolves

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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