Manchester United have won eight of their last 11 meetings with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
After winning 1-0 at Old Trafford in April, Wolves are seeking back-to-back victories there for the first time since 1961.
Manchester United vs Wolves preview
After claiming a crucial victory on Boxing Day, can Manchester United start to build some momentum? On Friday night, the Red Devils battled to a 1-0 victory over Newcastle at home, with Patrick Dorgu lashing home the winner mid-way through the first half.
Before this, Rúben Amorim's team had won only two of their last eight matches, collecting just two points from home matches against ten-man Everton, West Ham and Bournemouth. Nevertheless, despite this continued inconsistency, Man United find themselves in sixth place, knocking on the door of the Champions League places. 2026 begins with a bang for the Red Devils, facing fierce rivals Leeds at Elland road on Sunday, before a Manchester derby a fortnight later. Here, Amorim's team can ill-afford another ignominious slip-up at Old Trafford.
Well, this should be unlikely given that Wolverhampton Wanderers' tally of two points is the lowest any side has ever accumulated 18 matches into a Premier League campaign. The Old Gold are currently 16 points from safety, winless in 22 outings since April, which obviously isn't ideal, but they are certainly showing signs of improvement since Rob Edwards' arrival.
On Saturday, Wolves were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Liverpool at Anfield, with Santiago Bueno halving the deficit just after half time, but an equaliser was not forthcoming. This was an 11th successive defeat, but Wolves have now been narrowly beaten away at both Arsenal and Liverpool so, as counter-intuitive as this sounds, they may not be pushovers. So, could Wolves really claim their first win of the season at Old Trafford? Probably not, but would you really rule it out?
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 116.
- Manchester United Wins: 57. Draws: 20. Wolverhampton Wanderers Wins: 39.
Manchester United team news
Rúben Amorim is very short of options. Noussair Mazraoui, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo are all at AFCON, while Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes are injured.
So, despite vowing to never do so, Amorim switched to a back four against Newcastle, featuring Ayden Heaven alongside Lisandro Martínez at the back, while Tyrell Malacia came off the bench for his first appearance for the club since January.
Patrick Dorgu, who is one caution away from a ban, looked revitalised in a more advanced role, set to keep his place, while Mason Mount is expected to be fit, despite being withdrawn at half time.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Heaven, Martínez, Shaw; Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu, Mount, Cunha; Šeško.
Manchester United player to watch vs Wolves
Matheus Cunha joined Manchester United from Wolves in the summer, having scored 33 goals for the Old Gold, so can he add to his three in red?
Wolves team news
Emmanuel Agbadou is at the Cup of Nations, Toti, Rodrigo Gomes, Marshall Munetsi and Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde are injured while André is suspended, following his yellow card at Anfield.
So, Fer López could come into midfield, while Mateus Mané started a senior game for the very first time on Saturday, set to keep his place in attack.
Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (5-2-3): José Sá; Doherty, Krejčí, S Bueno, Mosquera, Møller Wolfe; Fer López, João Gomes; Hwang Hee-chan, Mané Arokodare.
Wolves player to watch vs Manchester United
Tolu Arokodare scored 21 Jupiler Pro League goals for Genk last season, opening his Premier League account at Arsenal a fortnight ago, so could he fire Wolves to a first win of the season?
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers prediction
Despite their improved performances, we cannot see Wolves causing a major upset at Old Trafford, backing depleted Man United for victory: Manchester United 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Manchester United vs Wolves FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Manchester United vs Wolves in the Premier League on TV channel?
Manchester United vs Wolves in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Football
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 6 Canada
How to watch Manchester United vs Wolves in the Premier League on live streaming?
Manchester United vs Wolves in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester United vs Wolves in the Premier League?
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers takes place on Tuesday 30 December 2025, with kick off at 20:15 (GMT), 15:15 (ET) & 12:15 (PT).