Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
English Premier League, KO: 15:00 May 13, 2023, Old Trafford
Having stumbled in their last two matches, Manchester United will be seeking a return to winning ways as they host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Wolves are poor on their travels and with United still maintaining a fine record at Old Trafford, a home win could be expected here.
Manchester United have found things difficult in recent weeks and head into Saturday’s clash off the back of two straight losses. First, they were beaten 1-0 at Brighton before suffering a similar defeat at West Ham in their previous fixture.
Those two results have opened up the top four race with Manchester United now just one point above fast rising Liverpool. While Erik Ten Hag’s men do have a game in hand, they will still be desperate to end the run of defeats.
The good news for Manchester United is that they have been on the road in their last two matches and are set to return to Old Trafford, which last tasted defeat back in October. They have won 12 of their last 16 Premier League home matches, keeping clean sheets in the last five in that run.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been in full survival mode in recent weeks and have successfully eased themselves clear of relegation trouble. Sitting 10 points clear of the bottom three with three matches left to play, they have secured their Premier League status for another season.
Julen Lopetegui’s men travel to Old Trafford off the back of a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa with Toti Gomes getting the only goal. That result means they are now unbeaten in five of their last seven matches, claiming four wins in that run.
Despite their recent good form, Wolverhampton Wanderers still have a poor record on their travels. They are winless in their last six away matches, suffering four defeats in that run, including a 6-0 hammering at Brighton in their previous fixture on the road.
How the bookies view it
Manchester United are considered overwhelming favourites among the books with a home win priced at 4/11 by bet365. A victory for Wolverhampton Wanderers is valued at 7/1 by Paddy Power while a draw is set at odds of 17/4 by 10bet.
Recent head to head
Manchester United are unbeaten in six of the last seven matches against Wolverhampton Wanderers, claiming five wins in that run. They picked up a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture back in December with Marcus Rashford getting the only goal.
Players to watch
Marcus Rashford has slightly gone off the boil in recent weeks but remains the leading scorer for Manchester United with 16 Premier League goals. The forward was on target in the reverse fixture and is priced at 21/20 by bet365 to find the net on Saturday.
Old Trafford has been a defensive fortress for Manchester United and they have kept clean sheets in their last five home matches. Victor Lindelof has impressed at centre-back lately and can lead the hosts to another clean sheet 23/20 with BoyleSports.
Anything else catch the eye?
Given Manchester United’s solid defensive record at Old Trafford and with Wolves struggling for goals on their travels, BTTS NO could be considered at evens with BetVictor. Eight of the last nine meetings between both teams have produced under 2.5 goals and a similar outcome is priced at 13/10 by bet365.
Manchester United have won to nil in four of their last five home matches and a repeat is valued at 29/20 by BetVictor.
This English Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers will be played on May 13, 2023 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
