Pep Guardiola’s Man City return to action following the international break at Molineux on Saturday.
Wolves have endured a miserable start to the campaign, and their top-flight status look under increasing danger based on the odds available.
For that reason, City will rank among the shortest-priced favorites of the weekend in their pursuit of a second straight win. Wolves will be outsiders in their hunt for a first win of the 2024-25 campaign.
Odds
City are heavily odds-on to claim victory in the Premier League this weekend. A home win is almost a double-digit price in the betting.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Wolves | +835 |
| Draw | +520 |
| Man City | -330 |
City Upset at Molineux Last Season
| Total | Wolves | Man City | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 23 | 5 | 14 | 4 |
| Premier League Games | 20 | 5 | 13 | 2 |
| Goals | 77 | 24 | 53 |
City were overwhelming favorites in the betting for their visit to Molineux last season. However, Wolves produced arguably their best performance of the season to secure a 2-1 success.
Despite that, wins for Wolves against the champions have been a rarity. City have won seven of the last eight matches between the sides, and have scored nine times in their last three visits to Molinuex.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -107
Wolves vs. Man City Key Stats
- Wolves are winless in their opening seven matches this season, marking their worst start to a top-flight season since 2003-04.
- Their seven-game winless run in the 2003-04 season ended with a 1-0 win over Man City on matchday eight.
- City’s 3-2 win over Fulham saw them become the fourth difference English top-flight team to go 50 home matches without defeat.
- The champions have gone 30 matches without defeat in the Premier League.
Wolves Team News
Gary O’Neil continues to be without a number of important stars. Hee-Chan Hwang is absent until the end of next month, while Yerson Mosquera is a longer-term issue and isn’t expected back until June.
Bastien Meupiyou could return from a muscle injury next weekend. Boubacar Traore is nearing a return to first-team training.
Possible Lineup
Sam Johnstone (GK); Nelson Semedo, Craig Dawson, Toti Gomes, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Mario Lemina, Andre, Joao Gomes, Matheus Cunha, Goncalo Guedes, Jorgen Strand Larsen
Man City Team News
Guardiola will be without some considerable stars for the trip to Wolves. Rodri is out for the season, which has seen their odds to retain the title drift.
Kevin De Bruyne is unlikely to be fit enough to start this weekend, but he could be named on the bench. Nathan Ake is back in full training. Jack Grealish could be handed a start after impressing for England in the international break.
Possible Lineup
Ederson (GK); Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva. Phil Foden, Ilkay Gundogan, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland
Wolves vs. Man City Prediction
Wolves impressed against Liverpool at Molineux a couple of weeks ago, as they made the Reds sweat.
However, defensive mishaps have been a common trait for the home team this term, and they are unlikely to get away with that against the best team in the land.
Therefore, we expect the champions to effortlessly cruise to maximum points in the Black Country.
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