Bottom of Premier League with just two points in 14 rounds, Wolverhampton receives Manchester United this Monday, December 8, 2025, at Molineux Stadium, at Wolverhampton, for the 15th round of the championship. The ball drops at 5pm (Brasília time), or 8pm British local time, in a clash that pits the worst campaign in the Wolves’s initial history against the Red Devils’s search for higher positions in the table.
The home team has not won in 14 games and has accumulated eight consecutive defeats in all competitions, while the visitors, in eighth place with 22 points, are coming off a draw at home and need a victory to get back into the G-5.
- Exclusive broadcast on Brasil: ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
- Arbitration: Michael Salisbury, with VAR of Nicholas Hopton.
The expectation is for a one-way game, but the recent history shows balance.
Highlight for Jhon Arias in Wolves
The Colombian Jhon Arias, signed from Fluminense in July 2025 for around 22 million euros, is still looking for his best form at Wolverhampton. In 15 games for Premier League, the 28-year-old attacking midfielder has nine starts, but without any notable goals or assists so far.
Arias arrived with protagonist status after shining in Mundial of Clubes and in Libertadores, where he led in chances created. Sua Versatility as an inverted winger or attacking midfielder is seen as key to unbalancing closed defenses.
Despite the slow adaptation to English football, Rob Edwards maintains confidence in the player, who should start once again.
Wolverhampton critical situation
The Wolves recorded the worst start to a season in the Premier League era, with zero wins and the weakest defense: 29 goals conceded.
The team has not scored in five consecutive games. Lesões and suspensions, like the one in João Gomes, force constant improvisation.
Rob Edwards tries to implement quick counterattacks, but the lack of efficiency in the attack persists.
Recent form of Manchester United
Ruben Amorim commands an irregular but technically superior team, with six victories in 14 rounds. The 1-1 draw with West Ham in the last match exposed defensive flaws, but the attack, led by Bryan Mbeumo (five goals), shows potential.
Away from home, the Red Devils have had good recent results, including thrashings. Ausências of Maguire and Sesko limit options, but the cast allows for tactical variations.
Probable lineups for the clash
The teams arrive with confirmed absences from recent matches.
Wolverhampton (5-3-2): Johnstone; Mosquera, Toti Gomes, Agbadou, Doherty, Wolfe; André, Bellegarde, Arias; Hwang Hee-chan, Strand Larsen. Desfalques: Rodrigo Gomes, Munetsi (injured); João Gomes (suspended).
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Shaw; Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Zirkzee. Desfalques: Maguire, Sesko (injured).
These lineups are based on the most recent games, such as Nottingham Forest x Wolves and Manchester United x West Ham.
Where to watch the match live
The duel is broadcast live on ESPN on closed TV and on Disney+ on streaming, starting at 5pm (Brasília). The platform offers immediate replay and highlights.
In Reino Unido, Sky Sports covers the game. Para subscribers Disney+, there is an option for multiple angles and narration in Portuguese.
History and last clashes
In 115 duels, Manchester United wins 56, against 39 for Wolves and 20 draws. Os Wolves did double last season, but Red Devils dominates Molineux historically.
The last game, in April 2025, ended 1-0 for Wolves in Old Trafford.
Average goals in the last 10 matches: 2.8 per match.
Wolverhampton’s last five games
The sequence reflects the current crisis.
- Nottingham Forest 1 x 0 Wolverhampton (03/12)
- Wolverhampton 0 x 2 Aston Villa (29/11)
- Crystal Palace 2 x 0 Wolverhampton (23/11)
- Wolverhampton 1 x 1 Everton (09/11)
- Tottenham 3 x 0 Wolverhampton (02/11)
Just one point in the last five.
Manchester United recent performance
Mixed results, but with power of reaction out.
- Manchester United 1 x 1 West Ham (04/12)
- Crystal Palace 1 x 2 Manchester United (11/30)
- Manchester United 0 x 1 Everton (23/11)
- Brighton 2 x 4 Manchester United (16/11)
- Manchester United 2 x 1 Liverpool (09/11)
Four games with goals scored in the last five.
Weather forecast in Wolverhampton
Cloudy skies with intermittent drizzle, temperatures between 8°C and 12°C during the game. Ventos of 20-25 km/h from the southwest can affect air balls.
Gramado should be heavy, favoring physical duels. Probabilidade of rain: 60%, with no risk of postponement.
Predictions for the duel at Molineux
Clear favoritism to Manchester United, with scores predicted as 0-2 or 1-3. Mercado of more than 2.5 goals gains strength due to the defensive fragility of Wolves.
Arias and Hwang are expected to try surprises on the counterattack. Mbeumo and Cunha appear as likely markers for visitors.
