Correct Score Prediction
Looking at the betting sites a Manchester United win is the second shortest odds of the weekend. With their very strong defence especially at home expect André Onana to keep a clean sheet on debut. A repeat of last season’s 2-0 home win is my favourite selection in this market.
1×2 Predictions
Manchester United are a very strong favourite in the 1×2 market and understandably so. They will be looking to avoid a repeat of last season when they lost their opening fixture at home to Brighton.
The Red Devils beat Wolves here last term and expect them to do so again
Draw No Bet Predictions
I can see nothing other than a Manchester United win in this one and all the betting sites agree. Even at odds of 57/10, Wolves Draw No Bet does not appeal.
BTTS Predictions
Can Wolves score at Old Trafford? I don’t think so. Only one of the last nine meetings between these two sides has seen both teams score. I don’t see that changing here so it’s No in the both teams to score market for me. Of all tips in this preview this is by far my strongest.
Our Analysis of the Man United vs Wolves Match
Manchester United took a step forward under Erik ten Hag last season. A 3rd place finish in the league meant a return to the Champions League. Also making it all the way to the final of both domestic cup competitions adding the League Cup to the trophy cabinet.
Pre-season form has been inconsistent. Wins against Leeds, Lyon, Arsenal and Lens were balanced by defeats to Wrexham, Real Madrid and Dortmund.
Marcus Rashford will be looking to follow up his joint-best goalscoring season for the Red Devils having netted 17 last term. Whilst keeping Casemiro fit (and not suspended) will be crucial for the success of the team.
An encouraging unbeaten pre-season on the pitch for Wolves has been overshadowed by events off it.
Star man Rúben Neves was sold to Al Hilal for a reported club record £47 million. Nathan Collins was another big money sale to Brentford while Raúl Jiménez, Conor Coady and João Moutinho have all left the club.
Manchester United hold a strong head to head record having won five of the last six meetings between the two clubs.
Top Scorers Predictions for Man United vs Wolves
Marcus Rashford would be an easy addition to the predictions for this match after his fine record last season of 17 league goals. But with Wolves expecting to play deep there might not be the space in behind which the England international enjoys. He may also be playing in his less favoured position through the middle.
Instead, I am going to side with a man who always seems to pop up with a vital goal just when his side needs it. Casemiro scored seven times for United across all competitions last season and also netted in his last pre-season appearance.
Red Devils to turn up heat and keep Wolves on a tight leash
After losing to Brighton on the opening weekend last season, Manchester United went unbeaten for the remainder of their Premier League home games. Winning 15 of those and only conceding eight times across that total of 18 games.
They’ve won their last six in a row at Old Trafford and only conceded 5 goals in home games against teams outside the top six.
Worse than the loss of the players listed above was the departure this week of Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui. The Spaniard guided the club from the relegation zone to 13th last term despite being the league’s lowest scorers with just 31 goals.
Last results of the teams
Manchester United ended their pre-season with the full variety of results. Losing 3-2 to Dortmund, beating Lens 3-1 before ending with a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao.
After drawing 0-0 with Celtic and 1-1 against Luton, Wolves ended pre-season with a 3-1 defeat of Rennes.
Man United vs Wolves Predictions & Odds
- Manchester United at 17/50
- Draw at 9/2
- Wolves at 81/10
