Notable statistics of Wolves vs Man United match
Man United visit Wolves after two consecutive defeats against Bournemouth (Premier League) and Tottenham (Carabao Cup). These matches exposed serious defensive flaws of the Red Devils.
They had previously enjoyed a commendable 2-1 win away to Man City, with Amad Diallo in excellent form. If they beat Wolves at Molineux, Man United will win back-to-back away games for the first time since February 2024. Bruno and his teammates are also unbeaten in their last six Premier League games played on Boxing Day (W4 D2).
Defensive issues remain a major concern for Amorim. Overall, United have conceded 17 Premier League goals from set-pieces (excluding penalties) in 2024, more than any other side.
United's defensive concerns will be exacerbated by the injury absence of defenders Matthijs de Ligt, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw. Midfielder Mason Mount has also suffered a long-term thigh injury and will be out for the next two months.
Marcus Rashford has been left out of the Man United squad for the last three games. Statistics show that Rashford has scored three goals against Wolves, with all three of his strikes helping Man United lead 1-0 in 2020, 2022 and February 2024.
Wolves beat Leicester City 3-0 last time out, moving them just two points clear of safety. It was also coach Vitor Pereira's first win since Gary O'Neil was sacked. Gonçalo Guedes, Rodrigo Gomes and Matheus Cunha scored for Wolves.
Cunha has also been involved in 13 goals in his last 17 Premier League appearances at Molineux (six goals, seven assists). The Brazilian has been crucial for Wolves, although he is facing an FA ban for violent conduct after the game against Ipswich Town.
Rayan Ait-Nouri will also return from a one-match suspension on Boxing Day, while Mario Lemina will have to overcome a muscle problem to play against Man United. However, Pablo Sarabia, Boubacar Traore, Sasa Kalajdzic and Yerson Mosquera are doubts.
Head to head record of the two teams
This is the fifth time Wolves have met Man United on Boxing Day in the top flight of English football. Wolves have won two, Man United have won one. The other match ended in a 0-0 draw in 1969.
Man United have won seven of their last eight Premier League meetings with Wolves, losing the other in January 2022 at Old Trafford.
Last season, the two teams created a spectacular score chase at Molineux. Man United led 3-0 until the 71st minute, but then conceded a 3-3 draw. Fortunately, Kobbie Mainoo scored to give Man United a 4-3 win. In total, the Red Devils have won all four of their last away games against Wolves in the Premier League.
The Wolves vs Man United match will take place at 0:30 on December 27.
Man United have won 22 games and scored 74 goals in Boxing Day matches, more than any other Premier League side. That gives Opta the confidence to predict that Amorim’s side have a 49.6% chance of winning, compared to 26.7% for the home side.
