Wolverhampton and Manchester United face each other this Monday, December 8, 2025, for the 15th round of Premier League, at Molineux Stadium, at The game takes place at 5pm at Brasília time, equivalent to 8pm GMT local, with Wolverhampton at the bottom of the table after 14 games without a win and Manchester United looking for points to move up positions. The match could mark the Wolves’s first victory of the season or reinforce the home team’s crisis.
The clash highlights the disparity between the teams: the home team has just two points, while the visitors occupy eighth place with 22 points. The broadcast takes place on ESPN and Disney+, allowing access on closed TV and streaming.
- Wolverhampton: 0 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses; -22 goal difference.
- Manchester United: 6 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses; +1 goal balance.
These numbers illustrate the urgency on both sides to react to the latest results.
Crisis of the Wolves in the Premier League
Wolverhampton is experiencing its worst initial campaign in the history of Premier League, with zero wins in 14 rounds and a sequence of eight consecutive defeats in all competitions. Coach Rob Edwards recently took over, but was unable to reverse the goal drought, which lasted five games.
The defense, which conceded 29 goals, represents the main problem, with an average of more than two goals conceded per match. Jogadores like Yerson Mosquera and Toti Gomes try to organize the sector, but recurring failures expose the fragility.
External factors, such as injuries to Munetsi and Gomes, worsen the situation, forcing improvisations in midfield.
Manchester United’s recent moments
Manchester United arrives on the back of a recent victory, but the 1-1 draw against West Ham exposed inconsistencies. Sob commanded by Ruben Amorim, the team fluctuates, performing well in away games, but stumbling at home.
Bruno Fernandes leads with the most minutes played, while Bryan Mbeumo is the top scorer with five goals. The team scored in four of the last five games, showing offensive potential.
Injuries to Maguire and Sesko limit options, but the deep roster allows for effective rotations.
Probable lineups at Molineux
The lineups reflect absences and strategies for the duel. Para o Wolverhampton, Rob Edwards opts for a defensive formation, prioritizing counterattacks with Hwang and Larsen.
- Wolverhampton (5-3-2): Johnstone; Mosquera, Toti, Agbadou; Doherty, Andre, Bellegarde, Wolfe; Arias, Hwang; Larsen. Desfalques: Munetsi, Gomes (injured).
Manchester United, with Amorim, adopts a balanced 3-4-2-1, exploring the sides with Diallo and Dalot.
- Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Shaw; Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Zirkzee. Desfalques: Maguire, Sesko (injured).
These formations are based on the squads from each team’s last game, confirmed in recent sources.
Where to watch live and streams
The match Wolverhampton x The services offer narration in Portuguese and multiple camera options.
For those who prefer mobile, the Disney+ app allows you to watch offline with prior download. No Reino Unido, the game is on Sky Sports, but for the Brazilian public, the options mentioned cover demand.
Other platforms, such as the official Premier League website, provide post-game highlights, but live highlights are restricted to licensed broadcasters.
Balanced match history
Over 115 games, Manchester United has the advantage with 56 wins against 39 for Wolverhampton and 20 draws. Nos last five duels, the teams shared points, with alternating victories.
The most recent clash, in April 2025, ended 1-0 for the Wolves in Old Trafford, breaking a streak favorable to the Red Devils. At home, Wolverhampton won 28 of 59 games against their rivals.
These numbers suggest close games, with an average of 2.1 goals per game in the last 10 meetings.
Results of the last five games of Wolves
Wolverhampton has accumulated recent defeats, reinforcing the crisis in the table.
- 03/12: Nottingham Forest 1 x 0 Wolverhampton (Premier League)
- 11/29: Wolverhampton 0 x 2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
- 11/23: Crystal Palace 2 x 0 Wolverhampton (Premier League)
- 09/11: Wolverhampton 1 x 1 Everton (Premier League)
- 02/11: Tottenham 3 x 0 Wolverhampton (Premier League)
The only recent goal came in the draw against Everton, but the defense gave way in all the others.
Manchester United recent performance
The Red Devils show irregularities, with frustrating draws mixed with important victories.
- 04/12: Manchester United 1 x 1 West Ham (Premier League)
- 11/30: Crystal Palace 1 x 2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- 11/23: Manchester United 0 x 1 Everton (Premier League)
- 11/16: Brighton 2 x 4 Manchester United (Premier League)
- 09/11: Manchester United 2 x 1 Liverpool (Premier League)
Highlights include away goals, but the draw at home against West Ham cost them positions in the table.
Weather conditions in Wolverhampton
The weather at Molineux Stadium for the game predicts cloudy skies with the possibility of light drizzle, temperatures between 11°C and 7°C throughout the night. Ventos southwest at 24 km/h can influence intersections, but without risk of interruption.
High humidity, around 90%, favors a slippery pitch, which benefits teams with ball possession like Manchester United. Previsões indicate low precipitation, with 1 mm accumulated on the day.
Predictions and expectations for the game
Analysts point to favoritism for Manchester United, with a predicted score of 0 to 2, due to the fragile defense of Wolves. Apostas in more than 2.5 goals gain traction, considering the average number of goals conceded by the home team.
Wolverhampton seeks to surprise with counterattacks, but the lack of scorers limits options. Para the visitors, Mbeumo and Cunha are bets to score goals.
Referee Michael Salisbury commands, assisted by VAR of Nicholas Hopton, ensuring strict supervision.
