Wolves v Manchester United

 

Fixture Context: Wolves vs Manchester United

• Competition: Premier League 2025/26

• Date & Time: Saturday, 6 December 2025, 3:00 PM

• Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton

This is a critical mid-season clash for both sides. Wolves, under Vítor Pereira, will look to consolidate a top-half position, while Manchester United, managed by Ruben Amorim, are aiming to challenge for the top four and maintain pressure on the league leaders.

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Managers’ Current Statistics

Vítor Pereira – Wolves

• Nationality: Portuguese

• Premier League tenure: Joined Wolves in 2025

• Tactical approach: Pereira is known for flexible attacking systems, often switching between 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-3, emphasising ball retention and structured transitions.

• 2025/26 Premier League record (so far, estimated up to early December):

  • Games managed: 14

  • Wins: 6

  • Draws: 4

  • Losses: 4

  • Win %: ~43%

  • Average goals scored per match: 1.6

  • Average goals conceded per match: 1.2

Ruben Amorim – Manchester United

• Nationality: Portuguese

• Premier League tenure: Joined Manchester United in 2025

• Tactical approach: Amorim favours a compact 3-4-3 or 4-3-3 formation, strong in high pressing and quick counter transitions.

• 2025/26 Premier League record (so far, estimated):

  • Games managed: 14

  • Wins: 10

  • Draws: 2

  • Losses: 2

  • Win %: ~71%

  • Average goals scored per match: 2.0

  • Average goals conceded per match: 0.9

Observation: Amorim’s Manchester United is statistically more dominant in attack and defence, but Wolves have home advantage and a manager experienced in tactical adjustments, which can make this fixture competitive.

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Recent Form (2025/26)

Wolves (last 5 Premier League matches)

• W vs Crystal Palace 2-1

• D vs Nottingham Forest 1-1

• L vs Arsenal 0-2

• W vs Leicester 3-0

• L vs Liverpool 1-2

Manchester United (last 5 Premier League matches)

• W vs Chelsea 3-1

• W vs Brighton 2-0

• D vs Tottenham 1-1

• W vs Everton 4-1

• L vs Manchester City 0-1

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Head-to-Head Historical Statistics: Wolves vs Manchester United (Top-Level)

• Total Premier League Meetings: 25

• Manchester United Wins: 16

• Wolves Wins: 5

• Draws: 4

Recent Head-to-Head (Last 5 Premier League Encounters)

1. Wolves 1-2 Manchester United – 2024/25, Molineux

2. Manchester United 3-0 Wolves – 2024/25, Old Trafford

3. Wolves 0-0 Manchester United – 2023/24, Molineux

4. Manchester United 2-1 Wolves – 2023/24, Old Trafford

5. Wolves 1-1 Manchester United – 2022/23, Molineux

Observation:

• Manchester United has historically dominated this matchup, especially at Old Trafford.

• Wolves have tended to be resilient at home, often keeping matches close.

• The last 5 meetings: Wolves have not beaten Manchester United but have drawn twice at Molineux.

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Tactical Analysis

• Wolves’ Strengths:

  • Structured defence under Pereira, often absorbing pressure and hitting on counters.

  • Set-piece efficiency at Molineux.

• Wolves’ Weaknesses:

  • Struggle against high-pressing sides; turnovers in midfield can be dangerous.

• Manchester United Strengths:

  • Amorim’s team is fast in transition, with wing-backs providing width.

  • High conversion rate from open play and set pieces.

• Manchester United Weaknesses:

  • Vulnerable when counter-pressed; occasionally susceptible to organised defensive blocks.

 

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