Wolves will take on Manchester United in a huge Premier League match on Monday, 8 December, with both clubs in desperate need of a win.
The hosts are yet to win a match this season, while Ruben Amorim's job is back under the microscope after picking up just one point from home matches against West Ham and Everton.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Wolves vs Man Utd prediction below.
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Wolves vs Man Utd prediction: The hosts to pick up something
Key Stats
- Man Utd have won just two of their eight away matches in all competitions this season.
- Wolves have completed the league double over this Man Utd team last season.
- Wolves have scored 14 goals in ten matches at Molineux this season.
Correct score prediction: Wolves 2-1 Man Utd
If any team in the Premier League is likely to hand Wolves their first win of the season, then it's Manchester United. They are the type of team to turn up at Molineux, take the game for granted and get stung.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man Utd are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) 25.6%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Wolves vs Man Utd odds are unsurprisingly weighted in favour of the visitors, but this just boosts the value on a Wolves or draw double chance. Ladbrokes have given Wolves a 21.7% chance of winning the match, while Man Utd have been given a 58.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Wolves
Manchester United had a torrid time against Wolves last season, losing 2-0 on Boxing Day at Molineux before succumbing to a 1-0 defeat at Molineux. As a result, Ruben Amorim has a 100% loss record against the Midlands club.
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Wolves preview: No audition for Gomes
Midfielder Joao Gomes is reportedly angling for a move to Old Trafford this winter, but he won't get to audition for Ruben Amorim this week due to suspension. Meanwhile, Ladislav Krejci, Fer Lopez, Hugo Bueno, Rodrigo Gomes, Leon Chiwome, Daniel Bentley and Marshall Munetsi are all injured.
Predicted lineup: Johnstone (GK), Mosquera, Toti, Agbadou, Doherty, Andre, Bellegarde, Wolfe, Hwang, Arias, Larsen
Last five results
- Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest
- Aston Villa 1-0 Wolves
- Wolves 0-2 Crystal Palace
- Chelsea 3-0 Wolves
- Fulham 3-0 Wolves
Man Utd preview: De Ligt to return?
Matthijs De Ligt wouldn't have made an ounce of difference to Man Utd's torrid display against West Ham on Thursday night, but the Dutchman should be back to face Wolves nonetheless. Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sesko remain unavailable due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Cunha, Mbeumo, Mount
Last five results
- Man Utd 1-1 West Ham
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Man Utd
- Man Utd 0-1 Everton
- Tottenham 2-2 Man Utd
- Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd
Player to watch: Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha will return to his former club on Monday night, and to say that Wolves have missed him this season would be a huge understatement. Having said that, Cunha hasn't quite been himself in a red shirt so far, although injuries haven't helped.