Wolves vs Man City Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Manchester City
Date August 16, 2025
Time 17:30
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Wolves vs Man City: Prediction, Team News & Kick-off Time

As the 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off, Wolverhampton Wanderers face a formidable opening day challenge as they host a Manchester City side determined to reclaim the league title. This curtain-raiser at Molineux promises an intriguing clash, with Wolves looking to build on a strong finish to the previous season and City aiming to assert their dominance from the get-go.

Meta Description: Get the latest team news, injury updates, and our expert prediction for the Wolves vs Man City Premier League opener. Can Wolves cause an upset at Molineux?

Match Preview: A Tough Start for Wolves

Wolverhampton Wanderers will be aiming for a positive start to their campaign under the guidance of Vitor Pereira. After finishing 16th in the 2024/25 season, Wolves will be keen to avoid another relegation battle. However, their recent record in August is concerning, having won only one of their last 20 league games in this month and losing their opening day fixture in the last four seasons.

Manchester City, on the other hand, enter the season with a point to prove. After surrendering their Premier League crown and finishing in a disappointing third place last season, Pep Guardiola’s side will be eager to lay down an early marker. The Citizens have an impressive record in season openers, winning 13 of their last 14.

Wolves vs Man City Team News

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Manager Vitor Pereira has a few selection decisions to make ahead of the season opener. New signings David Moller Wolfe, Fer Lopez, and Jhon Arias are all in contention to make their competitive debuts for the club. While Yerson Mosquera is fit enough to be included in the squad, he is not expected to start. Fábio Silva remains unavailable as he continues his recovery.

Predicted Wolves Starting XI: Sá; Doherty, Agbadou, Toti; Hoever, J. Gomes, André, Wolfe; Bellegarde, Hwang; Strand Larsen.

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has some significant injury concerns heading into the first match. Goalkeeper Ederson is out, meaning a likely debut for new signing James Trafford. Key midfielder Mateo Kovacic and defender Josko Gvardiol are also sidelined with injuries. Furthermore, Savinho will not feature due to injury.

On a more positive note, both Rodri and Phil Foden are fit to travel with the squad. There could be several debuts for City, with former Wolves player Rayan Aït-Nouri in line to face his old club, and Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also available.

Predicted Man City Starting XI: Trafford; Nunes, Dias, Aké, Aït-Nouri; Bernardo, Gündoğan, Reijnders; Foden, Haaland, Marmoush.

Wolves vs Man City Prediction

Given Manchester City’s strong record against Wolves and their motivation to start the season strongly, an away win is the most likely outcome. City have won nine of their last ten encounters with Wolves in all competitions and have been victorious on their last three Premier League visits to Molineux.

Wolves have struggled for form, failing to win their last nine competitive matches. While they are capable of causing problems, especially at home, City’s attacking prowess should see them through.

Prediction: Wolves 1-2 Manchester City.

Wolves vs Man City Key Stats to Know

  • Manchester City have won six of their last seven matches in the Premier League.
  • There have been 19 goals scored in the last six meetings between these two sides.
  • Wolves have lost nine of their last 10 Premier League matches against Manchester City.
  • Manchester City are unbeaten in 30 of their last 31 Premier League games played in August.

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