Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Man City vs Wolves in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

Fixture: Man City vs Wolves
Date: Friday 2 May 2025
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Venue: Etihad Stadium

This match promises to be an intriguing encounter, with Manchester City looking to maintain their push for a top-four finish and Wolves aiming to continue their impressive run. City's home advantage and depth of squad should see them through, but Wolves' recent form and confidence cannot be underestimated.

Expect City to dominate possession and create numerous chances, but Wolves' counter-attacking threat, led by Cunha and Strand Larsen, could cause problems. The match might be closely contested, but City's quality should shine through in the end.

Match Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Wolves

Manchester City have been in formidable form, showcasing their dominance in recent matches. Pep Guardiola's side has been relentless, with a strong home record and a knack for turning games around, as evidenced by their late victories against Aston Villa and Everton.

Despite missing key players due to injuries, City have managed to maintain their high standards, with young talents stepping up to fill the gaps.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 5-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Man United (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Leicester (H)
  

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been on an impressive run, securing crucial victories that have lifted them well clear of the relegation zone.

Under Vitor Pereira, Wolves have shown resilience and a potent attacking threat, with Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen leading the charge. Their recent form suggests they are capable of challenging any team, even away from home.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Leicester (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Man United (A)
• Win: 4-2 vs Tottenham (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Ipswich (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs West Ham (H)
  

The recent history between Manchester City and Wolves has been largely one sided, with City holding the upper hand, but Wolves have shown they can compete.

City have dominated recent encounters, but Wolves have shown they can cause upsets, as seen in their victory in September 2023.

• Wolves 1-2 Man City (20 Oct 2024)
• Man City 5-1 Wolves (04 May 2024)
• Wolves 2-1 Man City (30 Sep 2023)
• Man City 3-0 Wolves (22 Jan 2023)
• Wolves 0-3 Man City (17 Sep 2022)
  

• Rodri (Knee) - Out
• John Stones (Thigh) - Out
• Nathan Ake (Foot) - Out
• Erling Haaland (Ankle) - Out
  

• Enso Gonzalez (Knee) - Out
• Sasa Kalajdzic (Knee) - Out
• Yerson Mosquera (Knee) - Out
• Leon Chiwome (Knee) - Out
• Pedro Lima (Ankle) - Out
• Sam Johnstone (Knock) - Doubt
  

Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Gundogan, Kovacic; Doku, Silva, Savinho; Marmoush

Sa; Doherty, Agbadou, Toti; Ait-Nouri, Gomes, Andre, Semedo; Munetsi, Cunha; Strand Larsen

• Ruben Dias vs Matheus Cunha: Dias will need to be at his best to contain Cunha, who has been in scintillating form for Wolves.
• Bernardo Silva vs João Gomes: Silva's creativity will be crucial for City, and Gomes will be tasked with disrupting his play.
• Jeremy Doku vs Nelson Semedo: Doku's pace and dribbling could pose a significant threat, and Semedo will need to be on top form to contain him.
  

Manchester City have scored 13 goals in their last four home games against Wolves.

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