- Man City vs Wolves prediction, dissected comprehensively the clash preview, including team news, key betting stats, and head-to-head (H2H) analysis.
- The match will be played on Saturday, January 24, at the Etihad Stadium.
- Kick-off is set for 6PM EAT.
Manchester City will host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday in the Premier League round 23.
Both sides are looking for a definitive result to spark their 2026 campaigns, with the hosts aiming to bounce back from a rare winless streak and the visitors fighting to climb out of the relegation zone.
Manchester City enter this fixture in the midst of an unusual slump.
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Pep Guardiola’s men are winless in their last four league outings and are reeling from a humbling 3-1 midweek defeat to Norwegian side Bodo Glimt in the Champions League.
Sitting 2nd in the table but trailing leaders Arsenal, the Cityzens are desperate to integrate new signing Marc Guéhi to beef up the defence.
All eyes remain on Erling Haaland, who despite a recent dry spell is heavily backed to perform.
Wolves, rooted to the bottom of the table, arrive at the Etihad with a newfound sense of hope.
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Under Rob Edwards, the wanderers are unbeaten in their last four matches, picking up more points in the first three weeks of 2026 than they did in the previous five months.
While they remain heavy underdogs, their recent draws against Manchester United and Newcastle suggest they are no longer the pushovers they were in 2025.
What time does Manchester City vs Wolves match kick off?
The match will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester with kickoff slated for 6pm EAT (1500 GMT) on Saturday, January 24.
Man City vs Wolves team news
Pep Guardiola is dealing with a severe defensive crisis. Josko Gvardiol ,John Stones and Ruben Dias are all sidelined, though new arrival Marc Guéhi is expected to make his debut.
Mateo Kovacic and Oscar Bobb remain out with long-term injuries. Bernardo Silva returns from suspension, and Antoine Semenyo is available after being ineligible in Europe. Matheus Nunes faces a late fitness test following an illness, while Nico Gonzalez is unlikely to feature due to a knock.
The visitors are missing Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Toti Gomes, both out with hamstring injuries.
The returning Jørgen Strand Larsen has recovered enough and will push for a starting spot. Youngster Mateus Mane is also in contention after impressive recent form.
Predicted Lineups
- Manchester City: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, Nathan Aké, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Antoine Semenyo, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.
- Wolves: Jose Sa, Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Bueno, Ladislav Krejci, Jackson Tchatchoua, Joao Gomes, Andre, Mateus Mane, Hugo Bueno, Hwang Hee-chan, Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Manchester City vs Wolves head to head record
Manchester City have dominated this fixture recently, winning 9 of their last 11 Premier League meetings against Wolves.
Earlier this season, City secured a 4-0 victory at Molineux.
Erling Haaland has favourite opponent having scored 10 goals in his six appearances against them, including a haul in 2024.
Man City vs Wolves prediction
While City’s form is shaky and their defense is makeshift, the Etihad remains a fortress.
Wolves have improved significantly in 2026, but the sheer individual quality of Foden and Haaland combined with the league debut of Semenyo should be enough to see the champions back to winning ways.
Score Prediction
Manchester City 2-0 Wolves
NB: This prediction is not guaranteed to be accurate and is provided for informational purposes only, reflecting our insight and analysis of the possible match outcome.