It’s a fascinating standalone to close out Matchday 15 in the Premier League, as we take a look at Monday night’s clash at Molineux. Wolverhampton Wanderers are desperate for a spark under Rob Andrews after a bruising run of defeats, while Manchester United arrive with improving away form and a sense that this is the kind of fixture they must turn into momentum. Here are my thoughts, along with a suggested bet worth considering.
Before diving into the weekend’s action, it’s worth stepping back for a moment to assess the broader landscape. Arsenal continue to lead the outright market at 67/100, with Manchester City rated their closest pursuers at 7/4. Liverpool, last season’s champions, are out at 25/1, while Chelsea share that same price as outside contenders. Beyond the leading pack, the rest of the field drifts to 28/1 and upwards.
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WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS v MANCHESTER UNITED – Click here to bet
Wolves return to Molineux on Monday night looking for any sign of stability as they welcome Manchester United. Rob Andrews’ arrival has yet to halt their alarming slide, since replacing Vítor Pereira, his side have lost all three league matches under his tenure, extending their current losing run in all competitions to eight. Just two points from 14 games leaves Wolves bottom of the table, without a league win, and already facing a daunting double-digit gap to escape the bottom three. Time may be needed for Andrews’ ideas to take hold, but given their crisis in form, it is a commodity he may not truly have.
Home form offers little encouragement either. Wolves have collected just one point at Molineux this season, losing six of their seven outings. They have scored only six while conceding 17, the joint-worst home defensive record in the division, and worryingly, they have failed to score in their last two games on their own patch. That lack of attacking threat puts even more pressure on a defence that is leaking goals at the wrong moments.
Manchester United arrive seeking a restart of their own momentum. Their 1–1 draw with West Ham last weekend felt like two points dropped after taking the lead shortly after half-time, meaning they missed the chance to move into the top five. As it stands, United sit twelfth with 22 points from 14 games (W6 D4 L4), and while improvement has been steady under Rúben Amorim, consistency remains a work in progress.
Their away results, however, have been much more encouraging. United have taken nine points on their travels (W2 D3 L2), including an impressive 2–1 win at Crystal Palace last time out, extending their unbeaten away run to four matches across the league, with two wins and two draws. A notable trend has been their attacking output on the road as they have scored exactly two goals in each of their last four away league games, a confidence-builder heading into a fixture against a Wolves side struggling badly in both boxes.
Head-to-Head
Wolves surprisingly did the league double over United last season, winning 2–0 at Molineux before a 1–0 victory at Old Trafford.
Betting
Wolves 15/4
Draw 3/1
Manchester United 67/100
Verdict
Wolves no longer resemble the organized outfit that caused United problems last season. Their home struggles in front of goal, coupled with growing defensive vulnerabilities, make this the type of fixture United should be targeting for maximum points. With their away form trending upwards, and Wolves failing to halt the slide, Amorim’s side look well-placed to flip last season’s narrative and leave Molineux with a fairly comfortable result.
Suggested Bet: Manchester United to win & Over 1.5 Goals at 1/1
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