The final Premier League fixture of 2025 takes place tonight, Tuesday, December 30, as Manchester United host a struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers. While Ruben Amorim’s side is looking to break into the top four to end the year, Wolves are fighting for their survival in what has been a historically difficult season.
Match Details
Kick-off: 20:15 GMT / 15:15 ET / 23:15 EAT
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Referee: Thomas Bramall (VAR: John Brooks)
Broadcast: Sky Sports (UK) / Peacock Premium (US)
The Form Guide: Momentum vs. Misery
Manchester United: The Amorim Ascent
The Red Devils are beginning to look like a cohesive unit under Ruben Amorim. Coming off a hard-fought 1–0 Boxing Day win over Newcastle, United have lost only once in their last six league matches. Despite a mounting injury list, the emergence of youth like Ayden Heaven and the match-winning form of Patrick Dorgu has kept United within three points of the Champions League places.
Wolves: Rock Bottom
It has been a season to forget for the "Old Gold." Wolves are currently rooted to the bottom of the table with just 2 points from 18 games. They arrive at Old Trafford on an 11-match losing streak. While they showed signs of life in a narrow 2–1 loss to Liverpool last week, their defense (the league's worst, conceding 2.2 goals per match) remains their Achilles' heel.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Manchester United Team News
Amorim is working with a squad "down to the bare bones."
Out: Bruno Fernandes (Hamstring), Kobbie Mainoo (Calf), Matthijs de Ligt (Back), Harry Maguire (Thigh).
AFCON Absence: Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui have joined their national teams.
Doubtful: Mason Mount (Muscular).
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Martinez; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Shaw; Dorgu, Cunha; Sesko.
Wolves Team News
Rob Edwards is also missing key personnel as the busy festive period takes its toll.
Out: Andre (Suspended), Emmanuel Agbadou (AFCON), Leon Chiwome and Daniel Bentley (Long-term).
Doubtful: Marshall Munetsi and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Sa; Krejci, Mosquera, S. Bueno; Doherty, J. Gomes, Lemina, H. Bueno; Hwang, J. Arias; Strand Larsen.
Key Stats & Head-to-Head
Reverse Fixture: Earlier this month, Manchester United dismantled Wolves 4–1 at Molineux.
Old Trafford Dominance: In the last seven meetings at Old Trafford, the "Both Teams to Score — No" bet has been successful every time.
Winning Streak: United have won their last four consecutive games against Wolves in all competitions.
Goal Drought: Wolves have failed to score at Old Trafford in four of their last six visits.
Tactical Breakdown: The Midfield Battle
With Bruno Fernandes out, the creative burden falls on Matheus Cunha (facing his former club) and Patrick Dorgu. Amorim will rely on the grit of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte to stifle any Wolves counters. Wolves, meanwhile, will likely sit very deep and look to use the pace of Hee-Chan Hwang to catch a high United line off guard.
Match Prediction
Wolves are desperate, but Manchester United have found a way to win ugly under Amorim. Given Wolves' defensive struggles and United's strong home form (5 wins in their last 8 at Old Trafford), it’s hard to see anything other than a home victory to see out the year.
Final Score Prediction: Manchester United 2–0 Wolves
