Prediction: Wolves vs Manchester City

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 4/1

Bookmaker: bet365

Christmas is starting to wind down now as we all look ahead to the wonders of what 2020 could hold. There’s so much to unpack about what the beautiful game is going to offer, from the Summer Olympics to UEFA Euro 2020 to domestic leagues & the European club competitions. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at a thoroughly intriguing showdown in the Premier League as Wolverhampton Wanderers go toe to toe with reigning champions Manchester City.

Wolves

Balancing their duties in Europe with their domestic duties hasn’t exactly been all too much of an issue for Wolves, as they’ve been able to utilise their small squad in a way that few could’ve anticipated. They’ll obviously need to strengthen by the time the January transfer window opens, because if they don’t, they could wind up getting left behind. One thing that we’re pretty sure won’t happen, though, is that Nuno Espirito Santo will not allow his team to be embarrassed at the hands of Manchester City.

Team News

With Boly and Gibbs-White being the only noted absences due to injury, Nuno will have a full squad to pick from with Traore, Jimenez and Jota being tipped to lead the line.

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola’s men are starting to re-discover that momentum which has taken them to such lofty heights over the course of the last few years. Of course, they need to rely on quite a bit of help from teams around the league if they want to ensure that they retain their Premier League title this season ahead of the rampant leaders Liverpool. In this game there’s a very real chance they could drop points again, as Wolves have already proven that they’re capable of beating them.

Team News

Sane, Laporte, David Silva and Stones are all out of action with Gundogan being a doubt due to a slight knock he picked up against Leicester. At right bac, Angelino, Zinchenko and Mendy will battle for a place in the starting XI with Rodrigo expected to return.

Factors to Consider

• In their meeting earlier on this season, Wolves beat Manchester City 2-0.
• Wolves have won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six games.
• Man City have won five and lost one of their last six games.
• Wolves have scored 12 goals and conceded six in their last six games.
• Man City have scored 18 goals and conceded six in their last six games.

Conclusion

Wolves just seem to have City’s number as they’ve proven twice this season already and once last season. Their style, especially when playing at home, allows them to frustrate their opposition and slowly but surely build their way up from the back with a range of attacking options. Manchester City will be able to get their own digs in on the hosts, but we do believe that they’re going to share the spoils in what is bound to be a real showcase of Premier League quality at Molineux.

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 4/1

Bookmaker: bet365