Manchester City begin their 2025-26 Premier League season with a trip to Molineux on Saturday to face Wolves. Read our preview of the Wolves vs Manchester City match.
Pep Guardiola’s men will aim to make a strong start in their quest for a seventh league title in nine years, while the hosts look to upset the champions early on.
Betting Preview for Wolves vs Manchester City
- Venue: Old Trafford
- Date: 17th August, 2025
- Time: 16:30 BST
- Teams to play: Man Utd VS Arsenal
- Odds as provided by 1XBet
Betting On Wolves
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 7.03
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Wolves enter this season looking to rebound from a summer of major changes, including the departure of Matheus Cunha, Aït-Nouri, and captain Nelson Semedo. Vitor Pereira’s side endured a winless pre-season and will be hoping new arrivals can spark a turnaround.
Jhon Arias, signed from Fluminense after an impressive Club World Cup campaign, could be the creative spark Wolves need, while David Moller Wolfe is in line for his debut at left wing-back. Yerson Mosquera is working his way back from injury, and Jorgen Strand Larsen will lead the attack.
Wolves have struggled against City in recent years, losing nine of their last ten meetings, but they will draw inspiration from their 2-1 home win in September 2023.
Betting On Manchester City
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.472
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
City’s preparations have been hampered by injuries and a short pre-season. Rodri is a doubt with a groin issue, while Phil Foden, Claudio Echeverri, and Mateo Kovacic are also injury concerns.
Even with those setbacks, City’s quality remains high. A summer addition from Wolves bolsters their squad, and Guardiola will expect a fast start despite last season’s patchy away form. The champions beat Wolves home and away last season, both by a one-goal margin, and will look for another composed performance here.
MatchPlug Prediction for Wolves vs Manchester City
Wolves’ lack of cutting edge without Cunha and a poor pre-season record may prove costly against a City side that usually grinds out wins in these fixtures.
Expect a competitive but ultimately controlled display from Guardiola’s men.
Prediction: Manchester City Moneyline
