Manchester United welcome Wolverhampton to Old Trafford as the new Premier League season kicks off at the Theatre of Dreams.
Date, KO time and TV coverage
Premier League, Monday, August 14, Kick-off 8.00pm, live on Sky Sports Main Event
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton 14/08/2023 – Predicted score
- Manchester United 3-0 Wolves
Premier League betting tips
- Bet: Manchester United to score over 2.5 goals
- Bet: Both teams to score – no
Team news
Manchester United will have to contend with a lengthy injury list as they enter their first competitive fixture of the season.
Amad Diallo, Tom Heaton, Dean Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Tyrell Malacia and Anthony Martial are all out on the sidelines. New signing Rasmus Hojlund is a doubt after arriving at Old Trafford with an injury.
Wolves have struggled to recruit over the summer though at least they have a fully fit squad ahead of their trip to Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton 14/08/2023 – verdict
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag enjoyed a strong first full season at Old Trafford after securing a top three finish and winning the Carabao Cup last term.
The Dutchman will undoubtedly look for more this year, and winning Premier League games against sides like Wolverhampton will be absolutely key if the Red Devils are to challenge for domestic gold.
Manchester City and Arsenal both kicked off their league campaigns with victories and Man United will be intent on following the same path.
Looking at the ongoing situation at Wolverhampton, it’s no surprise to see the hosts as overwhelming favourites.
The Molineux outfit lost manager Julen Lopetegui just days before the start of the new campaign after the Spaniard was left underwhelmed by the club’s transfer business.
Ex-Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil was drafted in, though he immediately faces an uphill task in his very first match with the team.
Wolves have picked up just one victory from their last 10 encounters against United, losing six matches along the way.
Meanwhile, when it comes to head-to-head encounters at Old Trafford, O’Neil’s side have won at the ground just once since 2003.
Last season, Ten Hag watched on as his side started the campaign with shock defeats at Brighton and Brentford. The Dutchman will be desperate for a better start, and goals are certainly expected at the Theatre of Dreams.
Our betting recommendation is to back United to bag over 2.5 goals. Wolves have lost a number of players over the summer and the club is expected to struggle this year.
With that in mind, we’re backing United to keep a clean sheet in front of their home fans.
