As Manchester United head to Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend, both clubs worriedly pondering their poor fortunes in the Premier League. As they prepare for battle, United’s back line is salivated upon. Ever since April 1, that is, as they’ve given up a full 24 goals in only 12 away games. The weekend match at Molineux Stadium is pivotal for both teams. Wolves are looking to snap a six-league-game-losing streak and United wants nothing more than to pick up some sort of decent away form.
In addition, Manchester United haven’t recorded a clean sheet in any of their last 12 away fixtures across all competitions since April. Their performance has been nothing short of alarming. They have the lowest ever-present Premier League teams ever expected goals against – 1.72 per 90 minutes – over this stretch. This is beyond, not to mention their defensive proclivities. It leaves them exposed to conceding high-quality chances to opponents, especially when away from home. The Red Devils have likewise been on an unbelievable 495 minute streak without a clean sheet.
Bournemouth have actually shipped more goals than Manchester United in this time. Wolves’ misfortunes have found them in an even deeper hole. One more positive note, Wolves are having a disastrous season, tied for the fewest points after 14 matches in any of soccer’s top divisions. They’ve set a new MLS record of 495 consecutive minutes without scoring, more than six full quarters of play without putting one through an opponent’s goal. This months-long fight is emblematic of a team in severe need of an image overhaul.
The contest should double as a perfect test to push both clubs to confront their problems directly. Manchester United’s performance has shown a -19.75 total profit and loss after Matchday 14, compounded by a -1 performance rating on Matchday 12 and a -2 on Matchday 13. To earn points in this fixture, United need to improve their defensive shape. They have to be able to figure out the best ways to cash in on their scoring opportunities.
Betting experts suggest betting on both teams to score in this compelling contest. You can get them to sign up to place a bet on the total number of goals scored being over 2.5, with appealing odds of 10/11. With the current state of both teams this feels like a wager that encapsulates the risk and reward inherent in these two clubs and their propensity for shootouts.
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