Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
This week, Manchester United supporters experienced a dramatic European rollercoaster — the second leg against Olympique Lyonnais ended 5:4 after extra time, delivering a nerve-wracking finish. In their next Premier League fixture at Old Trafford, Manchester United will look to get the better of an in-form Wolverhampton Wanderers side. The two teams are separated by only a narrow margin in the standings.
Manchester United
Over 210 minutes of Europa League quarter-final action, Manchester United produced a total of 4.57 xG while conceding 4.34 xGA. They continue to suffer from errors by Luís Nani and Altay Bayındır between the posts. The Turkish goalkeeper struggled again last weekend against Newcastle United (1:4), with Manchester United allowing 2.16 xGA in that match alone.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers have pulled away from the relegation zone thanks to a four-match winning streak. Against Tottenham Hotspur (4:2), the team controlled the opposition half, generating 2.44 xG from 13 attempts on goal. However, their defensive record on the road remains inconsistent: they have conceded 32 goals in 16 away matches — only Southampton (34) and Leicester City (39) have worse statistics.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction
In the reverse fixture earlier this season, Manchester United were beaten 0:2 at Wolverhampton Wanderers, with second-half goals from Matheus Cunha and Hee-chan Hwang making the difference. Wolverhampton Wanderers will again pose a threat in attack at Old Trafford, suggesting this match could produce goals at both ends.
