Premier League 2025-2026: Wolves vs Man United Prediction

Wolves

Home Team
10%
VS

Man United

Away Team
79%
Draw: 10%
Over 2.5: 50%
Under 2.5: 50%
Goal: 53%
No Goal: 47%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 14 10 3 1 27 7 20 33
2 Man City 14 9 1 4 32 16 16 28
3 Aston Villa 14 8 3 3 20 14 6 27
4 Chelsea 14 7 3 4 25 15 10 24
5 Crystal Palace 14 6 5 3 18 11 7 23
6 Sunderland 14 6 5 3 18 14 4 23
7 Brighton 14 6 4 4 24 20 4 22
8 Man United 14 6 4 4 22 21 1 22
9 Liverpool 14 7 1 6 21 21 0 22
10 Everton 14 6 3 5 15 17 -2 21
11 Tottenham 14 5 4 5 23 18 5 19
12 Newcastle 14 5 4 5 19 18 1 19
13 Brentford 14 6 1 7 21 22 -1 19
14 Bournemouth 14 5 4 5 21 24 -3 19
15 Fulham 14 5 2 7 19 22 -3 17
16 Nott'm Forest 14 4 3 7 14 22 -8 15
17 Leeds 14 4 2 8 16 26 -10 14
18 West Ham 14 3 3 8 16 28 -12 12
19 Burnley 14 3 1 10 15 28 -13 10
20 Wolves 14 0 2 12 7 29 -22 2

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Wolves

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.44
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.19
# Clean Sheets: 0

Man United

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.30
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.66
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Wolves and Manchester United is leaning heavily in favor of the visitors, with a predicted 79.0% probability of a Manchester United victory. Wolves, languishing at the bottom of the league table in 20th position, face a daunting task against the 8th-placed Manchester United. The match is also predicted to see fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a potentially tight encounter.

Match Analysis

Wolves have been struggling immensely this season, with their recent form highlighting a concerning trend. They have suffered defeats in their last three matches, failing to score in any of them and conceding a total of four goals. Despite having a slightly higher expected goals figure than their actual goals scored, Wolves' inability to convert chances into goals has been a key issue. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last five outings. On the other hand, Manchester United have shown more resilience, albeit with mixed results. Their recent games include a win against Crystal Palace and a draw against West Ham, but they also suffered a narrow defeat to Everton. Manchester United's offense, averaging 1.8 goals per game, has been relatively productive, and they pose a significant threat to the Wolves' defense. However, their own defensive vulnerabilities are highlighted by the average of 1.8 goals conceded per match in their recent fixtures.

Final Prediction

Manchester United's superior position in the league and their relatively better form give them a clear edge in this matchup. The key factor to watch will be Manchester United's ability to capitalize on Wolves' defensive lapses, potentially exploiting their opponents' lack of clean sheets in recent games. With Wolves struggling both in attack and defense, Manchester United are well-positioned to secure a win.