Premier League 2024-2025: Man United vs Wolves Prediction
Man United
Home Team
67%
VS
Wolves
Away Team
16%
Draw: 18%
Over 2.5:
53%
Under 2.5:
47%
Current Standings
Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Liverpool | 32 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 74 | 31 | 43 | 76 |
2 | Arsenal | 32 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 57 | 27 | 30 | 63 |
3 | Newcastle | 32 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 61 | 40 | 21 | 59 |
4 | Nott'm Forest | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 51 | 38 | 13 | 57 |
5 | Man City | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 62 | 42 | 20 | 55 |
6 | Chelsea | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 56 | 39 | 17 | 54 |
7 | Aston Villa | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 49 | 46 | 3 | 54 |
8 | Bournemouth | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 52 | 40 | 12 | 48 |
9 | Fulham | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 47 | 43 | 4 | 48 |
10 | Brighton | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 51 | 49 | 2 | 48 |
11 | Brentford | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 52 | 48 | 4 | 43 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 43 |
13 | Everton | 32 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 34 | 38 | -4 | 38 |
14 | Man United | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 38 | 45 | -7 | 38 |
15 | Tottenham | 32 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 60 | 49 | 11 | 37 |
16 | Wolves | 32 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 47 | 61 | -14 | 35 |
17 | West Ham | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 54 | -18 | 35 |
18 | Ipswich | 32 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 33 | 67 | -34 | 21 |
19 | Leicester | 32 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 27 | 72 | -45 | 18 |
20 | Southampton | 32 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 23 | 77 | -54 | 10 |
Recent Trends
Man United
- Last Match: vs Newcastle (Goals: 1 - 4)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Man City (Goals: 0 - 0)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 0 - 1)
- 4th Last Match: vs Leicester (Goals: 3 - 0)
- 5th Last Match: vs Arsenal (Goals: 1 - 1)
Wolves
- Last Match: vs Tottenham (Goals: 4 - 2)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Ipswich (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 3rd Last Match: vs West Ham (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 4th Last Match: vs Southampton (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Everton (Goals: 1 - 1)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Man United
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.35
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.64
# Clean Sheets:
2
Wolves
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.51
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.56
# Clean Sheets:
1
Key Prediction Insights
The upcoming clash between Manchester United and Wolves is predicted to swing in favor of the home team, Manchester United, with a 67.0% probability of winning. The likelihood of the match seeing more than 2.5 goals is pegged at 53.0%, suggesting an attacking affair. Currently, Manchester United sits in the 14th position in the Premier League standings, while Wolves are not far behind in 16th place, making this a crucial fixture for both teams to climb up the table.
Match Analysis
In recent performances, Manchester United has struggled to find their rhythm. They are coming off a loss to Newcastle, a goalless draw against Manchester City, and another defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest. Their recent games highlight a lack of offensive prowess, scoring only once across these encounters. Defensively, they have conceded six goals, indicating vulnerabilities at the back. Their average expected goals of 1.354 in the last five games shows they are creating chances, but their conversion rate remains a concern.
Contrastingly, Wolves have been on an upswing with three consecutive wins against Tottenham, Ipswich, and West Ham, scoring seven goals in these outings. Their average goals scored and conceded both sit at 1.4 in the last five games, signaling a team capable of both attacking and holding firm defensively. The expected goals scored of 1.514 suggests a slightly better finishing ability than their counterparts, which could be pivotal in a tightly contested match.
Final Prediction
Manchester United holds the edge primarily due to their favorable probability of winning and the home advantage. However, Wolves' recent form presents a credible threat. A key factor to watch will be Manchester United's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and tighten up defensively, as their current form suggests a need for improvement in both areas. This game promises to be a compelling contest between two teams eager to improve their league standing.