Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers 14.08.2023 Prediction: English Premier League

Match Overview

The rebuild is well and truly on at Old Trafford. Manchester United host Wolverhampton Wanderers, fondly called as Wolves, in the first round of the Premier League in a late fixture on Monday. Manager Erik Ten Hag, who has presided over a well-constructed preseason, will feel that he needs to get his side off to a good start against Wolves, who have been known to come and do well at Old Trafford in the past. This will help them.  

Key Highlights

Wolves, who come into this game on the back of a massive 3-1 victory over Rennes in a preseason friendly, will want to get their season off to a good start too. Manchester United, on the other hand, drew the last game that they played in preseason, against Athletic Bilbao by a 1-1 scoreline. When these two teams last met in the Premier League, in May earlier this year at the same venue, Manchester United emerged winners by a 2-0 scoreline.

Injury Report

Manchester United have a long list of injured players in their ranks, which includes the likes of Kobbie Manoo, Tyler Malacia, Dean Henderson and Anthony Martial and Amad Diallo. New signing Rasmus Hojlund too is not expected to play any part in this game owing to a lack of general fitness.

Prediction

Manchester United, who have scored seven goals in the last five matches that they have played in, appear to be the downright favourites to win this game. Wolves, who have scored five goals in their last five appearances, do not seem to have a lot of form coming into this one. However, they will feel that they can challenge the home team to some extent. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game by quite a comfortable margin.