Match Preview: Bristol City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (FA Cup Third Round)

Fixture: Bristol City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Competition: FA Cup Third Round

Date: Saturday, 11th January 2025

Kick-Off: 12:00 GMT

Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol

Bristol City, currently 8th in the Championship, host Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in this FA Cup Third Round tie. The Robins are in fine form and will look to capitalise on their home advantage. Wolves, under new head coach Vítor Pereira, are aiming to turn their season around, sitting 17th in the league, and will view this game as an opportunity to build momentum.

Bristol City (Last 5 Matches)

• Bristol City 1-0 Derby County (Championship)
• Plymouth Argyle 2-2 Bristol City (Championship)
• Bristol City 3-0 Portsmouth (Championship)
• Bristol City 1-0 Luton Town (Championship)
• West Brom 2-0 Bristol City (Championship)

Wolves (Last 5 Matches)

• Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
• Tottenham 2-2 Wolves (Premier League)
• Wolves 2-0 Manchester United (Premier League)
• Leicester City 0-3 Wolves (Premier League)
• Wolves 1-2 Ipswich Town (Premier League)
  

• Total Meetings: 11
• Bristol City Wins: 2
• Wolves Wins: 8
• Draws: 1

Last Meeting: February 17, 2019: Bristol City 0-1 Wolves (FA Cup Fifth Round)

Injuries:

• Ayman Benarous (Hamstring)
• Cameron Pring (Muscle)
• Joe Williams (Achilles)
• Kal Naismith (Leg)
• Mark Sykes (Hamstring)
• Sinclair Armstrong (Hamstring)

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: Max O'Leary
• Defenders: George Tanner, Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, Haydon Roberts
• Midfielders: Jason Knight, Matty James
• Attacking Midfielders: Sam Bell, Anis Mehmeti, Alex Scott
• Forward: Nahki Wells
  

Injuries:

• Nelson Semedo (Hamstring)
• Yerson Mosquera (Knee)
• Sasa Kalajdzic (Cruciate)
• Boubacar Traoré (Knee)
• Enso González (Cruciate)
• Toti Gomes (Hamstring)
• Matheus Cunha (Suspension)

Predicted Lineup (5-2-3):

Goalkeeper: Sam Johnstone

Defenders: Bastien Meupiyou, Santiago Bueno, Craig Dawson, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Pedro Lima

Midfielders: João Gomes, Tommy Doyle

Forwards: Jørgen Strand Larsen, Hwang Hee-Chan, Rodrigo Gomes

Please note that actual starting lineups may vary depending on final team selections and any last-minute changes.

Bristol City: The Robins rely on disciplined defending and swift counter-attacks, with Anis Mehmeti leading their offensive transitions. Their midfield, led by Jason Knight, ensures high work rate and creativity. Playing at home, they'll aim to exploit Wolves' recent defensive frailties.

Wolves: Vítor Pereira’s side will look to dominate possession and use their Premier League experience to control the tempo. Rodrigo Gomes and Hwang Hee-Chan offer pace and clinical finishing, while Tommy Doyle will orchestrate from midfield. Defensive solidity will be key to avoiding an upset.

This FA Cup tie is set to be a close encounter. Bristol City will look to press Wolves aggressively and capitalise on their home advantage, while Wolves’ quality in the final third could prove decisive. Expect an open game with both teams creating chances.

• Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes
• Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
• Jørgen Strand Larsen to Score Anytime
  

The last time these teams met in the FA Cup in 2019, Wolves advanced to the next round with a slender 1-0 victory. Bristol City will aim to avenge that defeat and replicate their giant-killing feats of the past!

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