Wolverhampton vs Manchester United Prediction 01.02.2024

• Competition: England &— Premier League
• Date: Thursday, 01st, February 2024
• Kickoff: 20:15 UK / 21.15 CET
• Venue: Molineux Stadium (Wolverhampton)

Wolverhampton Wanderers, determined to level the points and break into the top half of the table, will host Manchester United at Molineux Stadium on Thursday.

Wolves vs Manchester United Betting Tips: Under 2.5

Wolves have masterfully dominated 2023, achieving impressive wins against Chelsea, Brentford, and Everton in the final December matches. They’ve smoothly transitioned this success into the new year, going on a seven-match unbeaten run in all competitions. This momentum is expected to continue into their Thursday clash.

In their latest match, they cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory against their Black Country rivals, West Bromwich Albion. This win secured their place in the fifth round of the English FA Cup. They now aim to keep this positive momentum going in front of their dedicated fans, as they haven’t experienced a defeat since mid-September at Molineux Stadium, with 6 wins and 3 draws.

The Old Gold’s defensive strength has notably improved recently, as they have not allowed more than one goal in their last seven consecutive matches since their 0-3 defeat to Moyes’ Hammers on December 17. They also managed to keep a clean sheet in their two most recent EPL games, including a 0-0 draw against Brighton, a team that typically scores an average of two goals per home game.

Meanwhile, Manchester Utd continues to perform unconvincingly on the field. However, their hopes for the only potential silverware this season are still alive at the Theatre of Dreams. This comes after they narrowly defeated Newport County, a courageous fourth-tier team, in a thrilling 4-2 victory. This win has advanced them to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

The Red Devils are returning to league duties with a less optimistic spirit, considering their only victory in the last six Premier League games was a surprising comeback from a 3-2 deficit against Aston Villa. Recent away game results have also raised worries for coach Erik ten Hag and dedicated fans.

Manchester has not managed a win in four successive away games from Old Trafford. Furthermore, their performance in the final third appears to have weakened, with only one goal scored during their recent dismal streak on the road. The possible absence of Marcus Rashford, the scorer of that single goal, could make their pursuit of success on Thursday even more challenging.

Among other things, the lack of firepower in United’s attacking arsenal has been evident throughout the season, as they rattled the opponent’s net a measly 24 times in 21 top-flight fixtures, with only three clubs in the EPL notching fewer goals than ten Hag’s men. Adding to that, it’s worth noting that the head-to-head encounters between these sides have been quite stingy in terms of goals, with only 11 goals scored in the last 10 clashes, nine of which stayed below the 2.5 goals threshold.