Last season, under Ten Hag’s leadership, United experienced success by ending their six-year trophy drought through an EFL Cup victory.
They secured a top-four finish and reached the FA Cup finals as well.
Wolves faced relegation struggles for most of the previous season until Julen Lopetegui took over, guiding them to an impressive 13th place.
However, due to transfer discrepancies, Lopetegui departed just three days before the Premier League season began. Gary O’Neil, who saved Bournemouth from relegation last season, was announced as his successor.
Both teams are aiming for a positive start in the upcoming Premier League journey.
Prediction-wise, United is expected to dominate possession easily, given Wolves’ new coach focuses on absorption.
United is likely to have more shots on target, and the match could see over 4.5 corners in each half.
Both teams have significant stakes in starting the season strongly.
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United had a successful transfer window and aims to kick off on a positive note, while Wolves aim to move past recent coaching distractions.
Data analysis reveals Manchester United’s win probability at 42.43%, a draw at 22.06%, and a Wolverhampton Wanderers win at 35.5%.
The most likely scoreline for a Manchester United win is 1-0 (12.01%), followed by 2-0 (11.2%) and 2-1 (9.8%).
The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (11.68%), and for a Wolverhampton Wanderers win, it’s 0-1 (5.88%).
Key players to watch:
Rashford’s excellent previous season performance suggests he could make a significant impact again, signalling progress for United.
Wolves are adjusting to new management and need goalkeeper Sa to perform well to secure at least a point.
Injury updates:
Manchester United has several players out due to injuries, including Rasmus Hojlund, Kobbie Mainoo, Dean Henderson, Anthony Martial, Tyrell Malacia, and Amad Diallo.
Wolves have only Matheus Cunha as not fully fit.
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Probable line-ups:
Manchester United’s possible starting lineup:
Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Mount; Rashford
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ possible starting lineup:
Sa; Semedo, Kilman, Dawson, Ait-Nouri; Nunes, Lemina, Gomes; Sarabia, Cunha, Podence
Friendly form:
Manchester United: DLLLWD
Wolverhampton Wanderers: LWWDDW
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Key stats:
Under Ten Hag’s guidance, United conceded a league-best 10 goals in 19 home games last season, with 14 of their 15 wins featuring four goals or fewer.
Wolves struggled on the road, winning only twice in 19 away matches and losing 12 times.
Wolverhampton Wanderers lost their final four away matches of the previous season.
Manchester United had the second-best home record in the Premier League last season.
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