{"id":336501,"date":"2025-12-08T07:15:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T07:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/336501\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T07:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T07:15:07","slug":"wolves-vs-man-utd-preview-predictions-and-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/336501\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolves vs. Man Utd: Preview, Predictions and Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_23hk0f8ol\">Manchester United will be aiming to steady their erratic form when they travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night, heading into the fixture with a win, a draw and a loss from their last three Premier League outings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_z869ju1g7\">After a limp 1\u20130 defeat to Everton, United bounced back with an impressive victory over high-flying Crystal Palace, only to let their lead slip in a <a class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_aoxits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/man-utd-player-ratings-vs-west-ham-12-4-25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">frustrating 1\u20131 draw<\/a> with struggling West Ham\u2014courtesy of yet another late collapse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_5pg4vr8p8\">The inconsistency has seen United slide down to 12th place, though in a remarkably tight table, they remain just three points off the top five.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_234ezbwrj\"><a class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_aoxits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/wolverhampton-wanderers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wolves<\/a>, meanwhile, have endured one of the bleakest starts to a Premier League campaign in recent memory. With just two points from their opening 14 matches, Rob Edwards\u2019s side have equalled the joint-lowest tally at this stage of a top-flight season\u2014matching Sheffield United\u2019s infamous 2020\u201321 start.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New SI FC Newsletter Global Embed. Sign Up to Get Informed With SI FC. dark. FREE NEWSLETTER<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_67glq0u8o\">Edwards has already conceded the reality of their situation, admitting recently: \u201cWe don\u2019t want to go out with a whimper.\u201d On paper, this should be a routine win for <a class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_aoxits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/manchester-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United<\/a>\u2014if such a thing exists for them this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6oql5j050\">However, Wolves completed a shock league double over the Red Devils last term, meaning recent head-to-head form is in their favour, even if everything else isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_f9xm5254h\">With the stage set for an intriguing Monday night matchup, here is Sports Illustrated\u2019s full guide to the clash at Molineux.<\/p>\n<p>Wolves vs. Man Utd Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)Current Form (All Competitions)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Wolves<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Manchester United<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Wolves 0\u20131 Nottingham Forest \u2013 3\/12\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Man Utd 1\u20131 West Ham United \u2013 4\/12\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Aston Villa 1\u20130 Wolves \u2013 30\/11\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Crystal Palace 1\u20132 Man Utd \u2013 30\/11\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Wolves 0\u20132 Crystal Palace \u2013 22\/11\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Man Utd 0\u20131 Everton \u2013 24\/11\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Chelsea 3\u20130 Wolves \u2013 8\/11\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Tottenham 2\u20132 Man Utd \u2013 8\/11\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Fulham 3\u20130 Wolves \u2013 1\/11\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_mlyj7ydfb\">Nottingham Forest 2\u20132 Man Utd \u2013 1\/11\/25<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">Country <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">TV Channel\/Live Stream<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">United States<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">NBC Sports App, nbcsports.com, USA Network<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">Sky Go UK, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">Canada<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">Mexico<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_1njobzg\" data-mm-id=\"_fcjwp88sv\">FOX One<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Jo\u00e3o Gomes looking upset.\" title=\"Jo\u00e3o Gomes looking upset.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wolves are seriously struggling right now. \/ James Gill\/Danehouse\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_p3am4vmi1\">To make matters worse for Wolves, midfield fulcrum Jo\u00e3o Gomes\u2014arguably their best performer in an otherwise dire season\u2014will miss the match through suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_bckug824e\">His natural replacement, Marshall Munetsi, is also unavailable due to a calf injury, while long-term absentee Rodrigo Gomes remains sidelined as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_hzp12s99s\">Fer L\u00f3pez and Ladislav Krej\u010d\u00ed both face late fitness tests, meaning Edwards may be forced to field something of a makeshift lineup on Monday night.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw-o_O-style_e296pg\" alt=\"Wolves XI\" title=\"Wolves XI\"\/><\/p>\n<p>How Wolves could line up against United on Monday. \/ Fotmob<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_59ihffq5w\">Wolves predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (3-4-3):\u00a0Johnstone; Mosquera, Toti, Agbadou; Doherty, Andr\u00e9, Bellegarde, Wolfe; Arias, Larsen, Hwang<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Matheus Cunha\" title=\"Matheus Cunha\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Matheus Cunha returned for United in midweek.  \/ Alex Pantling\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ow96xx21q\">Manchester United will again be without two key figures for their trip to Molineux.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_tsrl568vd\">Up front, Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko remains sidelined with the knee injury that has kept him out since late November, and he is not expected to return until later in December. In defence, Harry Maguire is also unavailable, having missed a similar period with a thigh issue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ssaxj3s41\">Both Matthijs de Ligt and Diogo Dalot <a class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_aoxits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/man-utd-player-ratings-vs-west-ham-12-4-25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">picked up knocks during the draw with West Ham<\/a>, but Ruben Amorim is confident the pair will be fit in time for Monday night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_m7m046xyb\">Meanwhile, Matheus Cunha, who made his return from a head injury against the Hammers, is still searching for goalscoring form in a United shirt. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_t1mnjtwh3\">The Brazilian has just one Premier League goal since his big-money move from Wolves, but he\u2019ll be hoping that a return to his former home can help spark the kind of scoring touch that saw him finish last season with 15 top-flight goals.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw-o_O-style_e296pg\" alt=\"United XI\" title=\"United XI\"\/><\/p>\n<p>United could line up as so against Wolves. \/ Fotmob<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_akp1g4zd9\">Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Wolves (3-4-2-1):\u00a0Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Zirkzee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_m8697wi0t\">Given Wolves sit rock bottom of the Premier League, are missing several key players and look utterly devoid of confidence, it\u2019s difficult to envision them taking anything from Monday night\u2019s clash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_bm2ji6z6g\">Yes, they have beaten United in each of their last two meetings\u2014but Cunha, instrumental in both of those victories, is now wearing red, not gold.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6v8gzkgsw\">United, meanwhile, aren\u2019t exactly purring, but they are vastly improved on last season, looking more fluid going forward and noticeably more organised at the back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_nrpxl82cb\">Wolves have scored just seven league goals\u2014the worst return in the division by a considerable margin\u2014while United\u2019s 21 conceded represents a respectable, if not elite, defensive record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_hnlzgvbv2\">All signs point toward a professional, controlled performance from United against a lacklustre Wolves side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9f5zvxi32\">Prediction: Wolves 1\u20132 Man Utd<\/p>\n<p>READ THE LATEST MAN UTD NEWS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND MORE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Manchester United will be aiming to steady their erratic form when they travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":336502,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[403,99],"class_list":{"0":"post-336501","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-soccer","8":"tag-soccer","9":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/336501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=336501"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/336501\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/336502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=336501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=336501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=336501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}