Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 01/02/2024

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Wolverhampton vs Manchester United prediction	February 1, 3:15 PM ET
Wolverhampton odds	+170
Manchester United odds	+154
Draw	+260
Over\Under	-130 \ +110

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United. Shape of the Teams

In the 22nd round of the Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers, managed by Gary O’Neill, will face Manchester United. Wolverhampton is currently in excellent form, having gone unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches.

The departure of their top goalscorer, Hwang Hee-chan, hasn’t seemed to impact the team negatively. Transforming from a side battling relegation, the Wolves have turned into one of the most uncomfortable opponents.

Matheus Cunha and Pedro Neto are key players for Wolverhampton Wanderers, both exhibiting excellent form. Cunha’s ability to dribble past opponents and create space is invaluable for Wolves. He excels at finding openings behind defensive lines, making him a crucial playmaker for the team.

Pedro Neto, on the other hand, is particularly lethal on counter-attacks. His ability to swiftly sprint past two or three opponents and either set up a goal or score himself, as seen in the recent match against West Bromwich, makes him a significant threat to any opposition.

Manchester United’s inconsistency has been a notable theme in the Premier League this season. This was evident in their recent Premier League game against Tottenham, where they led 2-1 in the first half but struggled to create significant chances in the second half, resulting in a draw.

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United team faces challenges with positional attacks and often relies on counterattacks to create scoring opportunities. This approach, however, is less effective against teams that employ a low defensive block, as it limits the space and opportunities for quick breaks.

Erik says the squad is full of confidence ahead of Thursday's trip to Molineux 👊#MUFC || #PL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 31, 2024

Defensively, Manchester United has significant issues, particularly with maintaining compactness and cohesion. One example is Jonny Evans, who sometimes struggles with pace against faster opponents.

Their inconsistency was also on display in the FA Cup match against Newport, where the Red Devils managed to squander a 2-0 lead, but eventually won 4-2.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: February 1, 3:15 PM ET
Stadium: Molineux
Location: Wolverhampton, England
Last match: Manchester United vs Wolverhampton, 1-0 (August 14, 2023, Premier League)

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Prediction, Odds

Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
Odds: -130 (Tonybet)

The Wolves, known for their aggressive style of play, are likely to maintain this approach in their upcoming home game against Manchester United at Molineux.

Despite the absence of their top goalscorer, the Wolves have continued to demonstrate a fluid and dynamic style, with an average of 2.9 total goals in their home matches.

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— Wolves (@Wolves) January 30, 2024

United’s defence has shown vulnerabilities, contributing to a trend where four of their last five matches ended with over 2.5 goals. I think this match will not be different, and we will see attacks from both sides.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Betting Tip

Pick: Wolverhampton (0) Handicap
Odds: -105 (Tonybet)

The current form of Wolves is spectacular, having lost only once in their last seven Premier League matches, with that loss coming against West Ham.

It is also worth noting their home record since April of the previous year, with Wolves suffering just two defeats at Molineux against Brighton and Liverpool. In this campaign, Gary O’Neill’s men have demonstrated their strength on home turf with notable victories against Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea at Molineux.

Manchester United’s performance in away games has been less than impressive. Over the past two years, their most notable road victory was against Fulham, a team not typically considered among the league’s elite. Other victories have come against teams positioned lower than the top 10 in the standings.

In their recent away match against Nottingham Forest, Manchester United did create opportunities to score and potentially secure a victory. However, lapses and errors from the defensive midfielders played a significant role in their eventual defeat.

Ten Hag is still unable to find the right defensive-attacking balancewithin Manchester United’s gameplay. This challenge is particularly pronounced in away games, where Manchester United has struggled to replicate the form they sometimes show at home.

Although potentially the return of Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro to the main squad, as well as good attacking play from Rashford and Garnacho on the flanks, plus if Højlund starts scoring more often – all of this could lead to improved results.

Under Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s last away win in the Premier League dates back to November, highlighting their challenges in securing victories on the road. Considering these factors, their upcoming match at Molineux against an in-form Wolverhampton Wanderers side is expected to be a tough challenge.

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