Manchester City vs Wolverhampton: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — January 24, 2026
On Saturday, January 24, in the 23rd round of the English Premier League, Manchester City will host Wolverhampton at home. Read on for a detailed look at both teams’ form and our match prediction in this preview.
See also: Burnley vs Tottenham prediction and betting tips 24 January 2026
Match preview
Manchester City approach this home clash against Wolverhampton as one of the frontrunners in the Premier League, but the team is going through a challenging spell. City sit second in the EPL table with 43 points after 22 rounds, trailing leaders Arsenal by seven. Despite their lofty position, recent results have been far from ideal: City have struggled to unlock their full attacking potential and have made mistakes both in finishing and at the back, which has led to a string of disappointing results at the start of 2026.
This season, Manchester City continue to rely on their dominance through ball control and versatile positional pressing. The team makes active use of the flanks, combines impressively in midfield, and looks to break down opposition defenses with incisive movement between the lines. However, a run of draws and defeats—including a recent derby loss to Manchester United—has exposed City’s issues with finishing and concentration in crucial moments.
Wolverhampton, meanwhile, are among the Premier League’s strugglers this season. The team sits rock bottom in 20th place with just 8 points from 22 matches, well adrift of the safety zone. The Wolves have endured serious problems at both ends of the pitch: they rarely win the ball high up, concede a large number of goals, and struggle to make their chances count in the box—even when they do create opportunities. Nonetheless, their recent results prove Wolverhampton are capable of pulling off surprises: the Wolves are unbeaten in five consecutive matches.
The head-to-head record is also in City’s favor: in recent meetings, City have consistently dominated Wolves, including a commanding 4-0 away win earlier this season. City’s higher individual quality and squad depth are especially telling during the congested fixture period.
Probable lineups
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Gonzalez, Bernardo; Semenyo, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Wolverhampton: Sa; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Krejci; Tchatchoua, Andre, Mane, J. Gomes, H. Bueno; Hwang, Strand Larsen
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five meetings, Manchester City have won four times, with one win for Wolves
- Manchester City have lost their last two matches
- Wolves are unbeaten in five matches—two wins and three draws
Prediction
Manchester City are struggling in recent matches, looking shaky at the back and giving their opponents too much space. Wolves, on the other hand, have shown dynamism and confidence after a disastrous first half of the season. My prediction: both teams to score — YES at 1.9
