Man United vs Wolves takes place at Old Trafford in Round 19 of the 2025–26 Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 01:45 am on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. With winter conditions expected in Manchester and temperatures around 3°C, this New Year’s Eve fixture promises a physical and tactical contest under the lights.
Man United come into this match with signs of stability after edging Newcastle United 1–0, while Wolves arrive in deep trouble, having lost five straight league matches. Confidence is low in the Wolves camp, and another defeat could further intensify relegation fears.
Man United already beat Wolves 4–1 earlier this month, and despite a lengthy injury list, the hosts will be confident of securing another three points at Old Trafford.
Match Overview – Man United vs Wolves
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Man United vs Wolves |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Matchweek | Round 19 |
| Date & Kick-Off | 31 December 2025 – 01:45 am |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| City | Manchester, England |
| Capacity | 76,212 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 3°C – Cold |
Man United are expected to dictate possession through Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte, while Wolves will likely defend deep and look for counter-attacking chances through Hwang Hee-chan and Mateus Mane.
Recent Form Guide – Man United vs Wolves
Man United – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26/12 | Newcastle | Win 1–0 |
| 21/12 | Aston Villa | Loss 1–2 |
| 15/12 | Bournemouth | Draw 4–4 |
| 08/12 | Wolves | Win 4–1 |
| 04/12 | West Ham | Draw 1–1 |
Form Summary: 2 Wins – 2 Draws – 1 Loss
Man United have shown attacking promise but still struggle for consistency at the back.
Wolves – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27/12 | Liverpool | Loss 1–2 |
| 20/12 | Brentford | Loss 0–2 |
| 13/12 | Arsenal | Loss 1–2 |
| 08/12 | Man United | Loss 1–4 |
| 03/12 | Nottingham Forest | Loss 0–1 |
Form Summary: 0 Wins – 0 Draws – 5 Losses
Wolves are enduring a tough spell, conceding regularly and struggling to convert chances.
Head-to-Head – Man United vs Wolves
Overall Premier League Record (23 Meetings)
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man United | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Wolves | 6 | 3 | 14 |
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2025 | Wolves | 1–4 | Man United |
| 20 Apr 2025 | Man United | 0–1 | Wolves |
| 26 Dec 2024 | Wolves | 2–0 | Man United |
| 01 Feb 2024 | Wolves | 3–4 | Man United |
| 14 Aug 2023 | Man United | 1–0 | Wolves |
Man United have won three of the last five encounters and remain historically dominant, especially at Old Trafford.
Top Scorers
- Man United: Bryan Mbeumo – 6 goals, 1 assist (16 matches) (unavailable)
- Wolves: Santiago Bueno – 2 goals (10 matches)
With Mbeumo absent, Man United will look to Benjamin Šeško and Joshua Zirkzee to provide the attacking spark.
Predicted Lineups – Man United vs Wolves
Man United (3-4-2-1)
Senne Lammens – Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw – Patrick Dorgu, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Diogo Dalot – Joshua Zirkzee, Matheus Cunha – Benjamin Šeško
Wolves (3-4-2-1)
José Sá – Matt Doherty, Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Bueno – Jackson Tchatchoua, João Gomes, Ladislav Krejčí, Hugo Bueno – Mateus Mane, Hwang Hee-chan – Tolu Arokodare
Final lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
| Team | Missing Players | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Man United | Amad, Mazraoui, Mbeumo | International duty |
| Maguire, De Ligt, Bruno Fernandes, Mainoo, Mount | Injury | |
| Wolves | Agbadou, Chirewa | International duty |
| Bentley, Toti Gomes, Bellegarde, Munetsi, Rodrigo Gomes | Injury | |
| André | Suspension |
Man United lack creativity due to key midfield absences, while Wolves are missing several regular starters across defense and midfield.
Statistical Projection – Man United vs Wolves
| Metric | Man United | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Shots on Target | 5–7 | 3–5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.6–1.9 | 0.9–1.2 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 35% | 18% |
| Corners | 6–8 | 3–5 |
| Most Likely Scorer | Benjamin Šeško | Hwang Hee-chan |
Prediction Summary – Man United vs Wolves
Why Man United Could Win
- Strong home advantage at Old Trafford
- Wolves on a five-match losing streak
- Physical edge of Šeško against a fragile back line
Why Wolves Could Compete
- Counter-attacking threat through Hwang Hee-chan
- Man United missing key creative players
- Wolves have caused problems for United in recent seasons
Man United should dominate possession and territory, and Wolves’ poor form makes an away upset unlikely unless the hosts waste clear chances.
Final Score Prediction : Man United 2–0 Wolves
Likely Scorers: Benjamin Šeško, Joshua Zirkzee
Confidence Levels
- Man United Win – 52%
- Draw – 27%
- Wolves Win – 21%
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Betting Insight by E2bet
Given Wolves’ scoring struggles and Man United’s focus on defensive control, a home win to nil offers strong value.
Bet Tips:
- Man United to Win
- Under 3.5 Goals
- Anytime Scorer: Benjamin Šeško
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FAQs – Man United vs Wolves
1.What time is Man United vs Wolves?
Kick-off is at 01:45 am on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, at Old Trafford, Manchester.
2.What is Wolves’ current form?
Wolves have lost five consecutive Premier League matches.
3.What is the predicted score for Man United vs Wolves?
The most likely result is a 2–0 victory for Man United.