Boxing Day English Premier League action will see a wounded Manchester United visit a seemingly rejuvenated Wolverhampton at Molineux Stadium this Thursday. Africa Football’s editor Allan Damba provides a detailed analysis and betting tips for this anticipated encounter.
For Manchester United, the match comes on the heels of a 3-0 humbling at the hands of Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday. The result marked their second loss in three days, following last Thursday’s 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup.
The loss to Bournemouth was the fourth defeat in nine games for Ruben Amorim since taking over from Ruud van Nistelrooy. During that period, he has managed four victories and one draw, reflecting an inconsistent run of results.
On the other hand, Wolves will approach this game with high confidence after Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Leicester City, courtesy of goals from Rodrigo Gomes, Matheus Cunha, and Goncalo Guedes. It was a much-needed win, as they had previously lost four consecutive matches.
New manager Vitor Pereira is tasked with steering Wolves toward safety in a season where relegation remains a looming threat. The team currently sits 18th on the table with 12 points from 17 matches.
Prediction and Betting Tips for Wolverhampton vs Manchester United
Manchester United were thoroughly outplayed by Bournemouth in their last outing and failed to capitalize on the chances they created. They are enduring one of their worst seasons in recent memory and appear destined to miss out on a top-six spot this campaign. Ruben Amorim cannot afford another defeat.
Wolves, under Vitor Pereira, look like a different team from their previous outings and could present Manchester United with a real challenge. We, therefore, feel the best tip is Over 2.5 goals, with odds of 1.70 on 1xbet.
Additionally, punters could stake on Both Teams to Score (Yes) at odds of 1.58 on 1xbet. Both teams’ defenses have shown vulnerabilities and are prone to conceding goals.
Wolverhampton Recent Form Analysis
Following a four-game losing streak, Wolves bounced back with a comfortable 3-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
However, in their last 11 games since the start of October, Wolves have managed just two wins, alongside two draws and seven defeats across all competitions.
• Last Five Games: 1 win, 4 losses
• Latest Result: Leicester 0-3 Wolves
Manchester United Recent Form Analysis
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United have lost three of their last five games across all competitions, including Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth and Thursday’s 4-3 defeat to Tottenham.
The Red Devils have already suffered seven defeats in the Premier League this season, winning just six matches. They currently sit 13th on the table with a disappointing 22 points from 17 games.
• Last Five Games: 2 wins, 3 losses
• Latest Result: Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth
Best Odds and Betting Tips
We’ve identified the following as the best tips for this match:
• Over 2.5 goals at 1xbet (1.70).
• Both Teams to Score (Yes) at 1xbet (1.58).
