With a run of 6 wins in their last 6 games, Wolves travel to Etihad Stadium to face defending champions Manchester City on Friday.
Wolves are currently 13th in the Premier League table. They’re mathematically out of the race for the top 6 spot as they can’t reach 60 points this season, so the best they can hope for is to be in the top 10 with four games remaining in the 24/25 season.
All of Man City’s game in the Premier League are now do or die and they have to put everything into getting the UCL spot for the next season. The Cityzens are fighting with Newcastle, Chelsea , Nottingham Forest, and Villa for the 3rd, 4th and 5th spots in the table.
Form Guide and Team Performance
Man City‘s season have been full of ups and downs, but their Premier League form has been very good in April. They’ve won 4 out of their last 5 matches and are currently on a six-match unbeaten run in the league. Pep Guardiola’s side recently beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in the FA Cup and Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League. Man City’s record in the Etihad is also not bad, so they have to get those three points to solidify their current 3rd spot in the Premier League.
Wolves don’t have anything to lose, in fact they are one of the most in-form sides at the moment. New boss Vitor Pereira is on a 7-match unbeaten hot streak in the Premier League, and they’ve won their last 6 matches while beating Manchester United and Tottenham recently. Their goalscoring record is also good as they won the last match against Leicester City 3-0 at home.
Last time City defeated them by a tiny 2-1 victory at the Molineux Stadium, so Wolves can take their revenge against City at the Etihad.
Players to Watch Manchester City
- Omar Marmoush: The Egyptian forward has been a speed gun for City, scoring 6 goals this season in the Premier League, including a hat trick against Newcastle United.
- Matheus Nunes: The former Wolves man is in the best run of form since joining Man City.
- Kevin De Bruyne: The 33-year-old midfielder maestro playing his last season at Manchester City and in the absence of Erling Haaland, the Belgian can play in an advanced false 9 role.
- Josko Gvardiol: The Croatian center back is the backbone of City’s backline and Pep Guardiola heavily relies on him.
- Nico O’Reilly: The young midfielder has 5 goals already in 2025, including two in his last three league games.
Wolves
- Matheus Cunha: With 15 goals and 6 assists for Wolves this season in the Premier League, the Brazilian is the main threat to City’s defence.
- Nelson Semedo: The former Barcelona player has been a consistent performer for Wolves. He has provided 4 assists this season for Wolves in the Premier League.
- Joao Gomes: The 24-year-old midfielder can control the game in different spaces in the central midfield area.
- Jorgen Stand Larsen: The Norwegian center forward has scored 13 goals this season for Wolves in the Premier League; he can be a real threat for City.
Scoreline prediction: Man City 2-1 Wolves
Man of the Match: Omar Marmoush
- Key stat: In 24 games played between the two sides, Man City has won 15 of them.
- Over 2.5 goals: Both teams are in good goalscoring form.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Yes: City have conceded 22 goals at home, and Wolves have scored in their last 13 games.
- Anytime Goalscorer: Matheus Cunha’s 21 goal involvements and recent form make this a solid pick.
City are favorites but don’t expect Wolves to just roll over. Expect goals and keep an eye on Marmoush and Cunha for game-changing moments.
