Prediction: Manchester United vs Wolves

Verdict: Manchester United win & under four goals

Best Odds: 23/20

Bookmaker: Unibet

Making their first appearance of 2022 on Monday evening, Manchester United will be looking to make up some ground when they welcome Wolves to Old Trafford.

Manchester United

Starting with the hosts, while Manchester United might have found themselves come under real scrutiny for their 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park last week, the Reds would have been glad to have picked up an immediate response. Eventually claiming what was a deserved 3-1 victory against a Burnley side who were making their first appearance in three weeks, Ralf Rangnick will be calling on his new squad to find some stability. Although the former Premier League champions might not have tasted defeat since appointing the one-time RB Leipzig boss, they have struggled to find top gear. Watching both West Ham and Tottenham pick up their own victories over the weekend, Monday’s hosts know that they can’t afford any slip-ups. Currently sat four points adrift of finding a route back into the top-four, Rangnick’s men will be desperate to lay down a marker here.

Team News

After missing the win against Burnley through suspension, Manchester United will welcome back Bruno Fernandes on Monday evening.

However, French midfielder Paul Pogba remains out with a thigh issue.

Wolves

As for the visitors, not seen since December 19th when playing out a rugged 0-0 stalemate against Chelsea on home soil, Wolves should be raring to get back to action here. With some in their camp feeling that they deserved more than their single point against the defending European champions last time out, Bruno Lage’s side should still find the mood in their camp at a high. Although the Oranges might have managed to win just one of their last six Premier League outings, they do have a European charge at the top of their agenda. However, knowing that they should face a stern return to action on Monday evening, the former Benfica boss has been vocal about his side’s issues in the final third. Remarkably, Wolves have managed to bag themselves just a single top-flight goal from any of their last six contests, a run that stems back to November 20th.

Team News

Wolves’ game at Arsenal on Tuesday was postponed because of COVID-19, but Head Coach Bruno Lage said over the weekend there had been no further positive tests in his camp.

However, Hwang Hee-chan, Yerson Mosquera, Pedro Neto and Jonny remain out.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides faced off back in August, Manchester United picked up a 1-0 victory on the road.
• Likewise, Monday’s hosts have won each of their last three meetings against Wolves.
• Six of their previous seven meetings have finished with under 2.5 goals.
• Manchester United have won each of their last three Premier League matchups at Old Trafford.
• Wolves have managed to score just a single goal in any of their last six Premier League matchups.

Conclusion

Managing to make an immediate return to winning ways with their 3-1 win against Burnley, there is no doubt that Manchester United will be desperate to keep up that momentum here. Winning each of their last three Premier League matchups at Old Trafford, the top-four contenders will also be boosted by their recent success against Monday’s guests. Landing a late 1-0 win when the two sides faced off in the reverse fixture back in August, Wolves could face a tough return from their fortnight break. Despite grabbing a point against Chelsea last time out, the Oranges have shown some extended problems in the final third. With just a single win and a single strike from any of their last six top-flight contests, we’re backing a home victory for Rangnick’s side here.

Verdict: Manchester United win & under four goals

Best Odds: 23/20

Bookmaker: Unibet