Wolves vs Man City Predictions and Betting Tips
The Cityzens travel to the Molineux Stadium to take on Wolves for their first game of the season. Although there is another game scheduled to feature on Monday night, this has to be the pick of the duo. All things considered, neutral fans expect to be treated to a good game come Monday night.
Wolves were the only team to beat Manchester City in both home and away legs last season. What really makes the achievement great is the fact that it was only the second time Pep Guardiola lost in both home and away league matches. Given this, Pep Guardiola is expected to go guns blazing as he leads his side to Wolverhampton.
Wolves decent performance at Bramall Lane
Wolverhampton got off to the most perfect start last weekend as they successfully picked up all three points at Bramall Lane. Jimenez opened his account as early as the third minute to give his side the lead. Saiss doubled his team's lead three minutes later much to the delight of Nuno Espirito Santo. From then on, Wolves showed just how good they are defensively with the home team rarely creating clear cut chances all through the game.
However, they failed to progress to the third round of the EFL Cup as they fell short at home to Stoke City. An 86th-minute strike from Brown was the main talking point in a game that shocked most pundits.
The Cityzens go again this season
The 2019/2020 season, judging by the quality they possess, could be termed a disappointing season for the Cityzens. The Manchester-based outfit copped only the EFL Cup last term- the third triumph in a row. However, failure to defend the Premier League title coupled with a disappointing last-8 UCL loss to Lyon summed up a poor season for them.
With the addition of both Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake to the squad, it is left for us to see whether Pep will be able to finally land the much-needed UEFA Champions League trophy for City.
Wolves vs Man City Team News
Mahrez and Laporte are both ruled out of this tie as the duo tested positive for the coronavirus disease. Aguero and Bernado Silva are both sidelined via injuries. With regards to the hosts, Jonny is their only injury casualty.
Wolves possible staring XI:
Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Vinagre, Neves, Moutinho, Adama; Jota, Podence, Jiminez
Man City possible starting XI:
Ederson; Mendy, Stones, Ake, Walker; Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne; Sterling, Torres, Jesus
Wolves vs Man City Prediction: 1-2
Since their promotion in the 2018/2019 season, Wolves have a better league head-to-head record against City. With City winning only one league game over the past two seasons, they would be in desperate search of revenge. Taking this into account, we believe City are well worth backing for Monday's clash.