Preview: Manchester City vs Wolves Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

35 points separate the two sides on the points table!

Matchday 23 of the English Premier League will bring us the action from Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City will host relegation-battling Wolverhampton Wanderers in a highly intense clash. With 13 wins, four draws, and five losses, the hosts have accumulated 43 points from their opening 22 matches. The Blues are going through a rough patch, having lost their last two games against their local rivals, Manchester United and FK Bodø/Glimt.

Wolves, on the other hand, are currently placed at the bottom of the Premier League. They have only accumulated eight points so far this season. They have suffered 16 losses already this season.

However, their last four games ended in three draws and one win, resulting in them registering seven points. They are in their best run of form at the moment and can cause some problems for the Cityzens.

Kickoff:

Location:  Manchester, England

Stadium: Etihad Stadium

Date & Kick-off Time: Jan 24 – 08:30 pm IST/03:00 pm GMT/10:00 am ET/07:00 am PT 

Referee: Jarred Gillett

VAR: In use

Form:

Manchester City (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-D

Wolves (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-D

Players to watch out for:

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

The Norwegian striker has been impressive so far this season. He has scored 20 goals in the Premier League. However, he is going through a dry spell.

He has only scored three goals in his last nine appearances. However, his ability to move into good goalscoring positions in the opposition box is incredible.

Mateus Mané (Wolves)

Despite being only 18, Mané has impressed everyone ever since he made his first-team debut last year. The English attacker has been in great form recently. He has scored in two of his last three Premier League appearances.

He is one of the biggest reasons behind the Wolves’ resurgence in recent weeks. He will look to again play a crucial role against Manchester City.  

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 4-0 win for Manchester City.
• Manchester City lost 3-1 against FK Bodø/Glimt in their last game.
• Wolves played a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United in their last game.

Manchester City vs Wolves: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Manchester City to win – 1.39 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.60 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.78 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Oscar Bobb, and Ruben Dias will be unavailable for the home side. They are still recovering from their respective injuries.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, will have their entire squad available for selection.

Head-to-Head:

Total matches: 26

Manchester City won: 17

Wolves won: 5

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups:

Manchester City (4-3-3)

Ederson (GK); Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Aké; Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo; Foden, Haaland, Doku

Wolves (3-5-2)

José Sá (GK); Mosquera, Bueno, Krejčí; Tchatchoua, Gomes, André, Mané; Bueno; Arokodare, Hwang

Match Prediction:

The encounter is expected to be thrilling and close. However, Manchester City are expected to clinch a win and win all three points.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Wolves

Telecast details:

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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