Mansion Sports – Bringing another year marked by unsatisfactory results to a close, Manchester United will be aiming for consecutive victories when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers on matchday 19 of the 2025/2026 Premier League.

This match is scheduled to take place at Old Trafford on Wednesday, 30 December 2025 at 20:15 local time.

After edging past Newcastle United on Boxing Day, United will be hoping to end 2025 by collecting an additional three points against the Premier League’s bottom side.

Before the match gets underway, here is Mansion Sports’ prediction for the Manchester United vs Wolverhampton December 2025 lineups below.

Condition of Both Teams Ahead of the Match

Manchester United

Despite missing several players, including inspirational captain Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United managed to boost their chances of qualifying for European competition in their most recent match thanks to a spectacular volley from Patrick Dorgu that secured victory over Newcastle.

After switching to a rarely used back-four formation, Ruben Amorim’s side were willing to sacrifice possession and often relied on good fortune, but ultimately managed to hold on for a hard-fought 1–0 home win.

Even while fielding an emergency defensive line led by a teenager and a player who had missed most of the 2025 season through injury, United still recorded only their second Premier League clean sheet of the campaign.

After winning just four of their first 14 league matches at Old Trafford, Amorim has gradually begun to turn things around.

Five victories from the last eight matches have lifted the mood in the red half of Manchester.

Supporters of the Red Devils will be hoping that this positive trend continues, considering their team have won eight of the last 11 meetings against Wolves, including a 4–1 victory at Molineux earlier this month.

However, having lost their final league match in each of the previous two years, United cannot afford another slip-up on Wednesday, particularly against an opponent who appear to be heading towards relegation.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Meanwhile, Wolves have won only one end-of-year match in the last six calendar years, although they did spring a surprise with a 1–0 victory on their most recent visit to Old Trafford in April.

That result was one of the few bright moments in another troubled year. The Midlands club have now lost 25 Premier League matches and could still equal Ipswich Town’s unwanted record of 26 defeats from the 1994 season.

Without a single victory from 18 league matches this season, Wolves are firmly rooted at the bottom, having collected just two points so far.

Despite showing some spirited performances under new head coach Rob Edwards, they still suffered their 11th consecutive league defeat after losing 2–1 to Liverpool last Saturday.

Now sitting 16 points adrift of safety, Wanderers appear to be preparing themselves for life in the Championship, with pride the only remaining thing to play for.

Avoiding the lowest points tally in top-flight history, currently held by Derby County with 11 points in the 2007/2008 season, will certainly provide motivation for Edwards as he attempts to halt the decline of the club he loves.

Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Predicted Lineups December 2025

Manchester United (3-4-2-1)

Manchester United remain without several players due to injury and international duty, including captain Fernandes, while Mason Mount is a doubt after being withdrawn at half-time on Friday.

Amorim’s options are further limited as Kobbie Mainoo (calf), Matthijs de Ligt (back), and Harry Maguire (thigh) remain sidelined.

Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui are also unavailable as they are representing their respective countries at the Africa Cup of Nations.

It is still uncertain whether the hosts will once again deploy their preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, given that Dorgu delivered an outstanding performance at right wing-back, a role he frequently occupied during his time at Lecce.

The Danish winger has been involved in two goals over the last two matches, having previously recorded just one goal contribution from his first 36 appearances.

He is expected to support lone striker Benjamin Sesko alongside former Wolves player Matheus Cunha.

Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-4-2-1)

On the other side, Wolves will have to cope without centre-back Toti Gomes, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Emmanuel Agbadou, who is participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, although wing-back Hugo Bueno has returned to action at Anfield.

Rodrigo Gomes (groin), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (hamstring), Marshall Munetsi (calf), Daniel Bentley (ankle), and Tawanda Chirewa (Africa Cup of Nations) are also unavailable.

With Jorgen Strand Larsen yet to replicate last season’s impressive form, Tolu Arokodare is in contention to partner 18-year-old Mateus Mane in the forward line.

With the two teams in contrasting situations, this match still holds a particular appeal.

For supporters of both Manchester United and Wolverhampton, understanding the Manchester United vs Wolverhampton December 2025 lineups provides important insight into how the match may unfold, as well as the tactical approaches each manager is likely to apply in this final fixture of the year.