Premier League: Man City vs. Wolves Picks — Hosts to Continue Momentum in European Hunt? (May 2)

It has been a productive week already for Pep Guardiola’s Man City, as they kept their hopes of silverware alive following an FA Cup semi-final success against Nottingham Forest at Wembley.

However, their attention switches back to Premier League matters on Friday. City come into the round sitting fourth in the standings after winning their previous three matches, and a success against Wolves could lift them into the top three.

But, Wolves bring excellent recent form into this round of matches. Vito Pereira’s side have won their previous six matches, and a seventh straight victory could see them move within striking distance of the top eleven.

Odds

Man City Chasing Third Straight Win Over Wolves

Man City have enjoyed a fine recent record against Wolves after winning each of the previous two encounters. Their latest win was a 2-1 success at Molineux in October.

City have also won their last four home matches against their opponents. Wolves haven’t won at the Etihad Stadium since landing a shock 2-0 win in October 2019.

Man City vs. Wolves Key Stats

• Man City have conceded 22 home goals this season; their most since the 2003-04 season.
• Wolves have won their last six matches in the EPL, which is their best winning run in the top-flight since October 1970.

Man City Team News

Erling Haaland is nearing a return to training, but Rodri remains out. Nathan Ake and John Stones are also set to miss out until the end of May.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); R. Lewis, J. Gvardiol, R. Dias, K. O’Riley, M. Kovacic, P. Foden, K. De Bruyne, B. Silva, J. Doku, O. Marmoush

Wolves Team News

Sam Johnstone is ruled out due to a minor injury. Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic, and Pedo Lima are also not set to return this weekend.

Possible Lineup

J. Sa (GK); E. Agbadou, T. Gomes, M. Doherty, N. Semedo, Andre, J. Gomes, R. Ait-Nouri, M. Cunha, M. Munetsi, J. Strand Larsen

Man City vs. Wolves Picks

Man City have given up a lot of chances at the Etihad Stadium this season, and given Wolves’ excellent attacking form in recent weeks, we could foresee both teams finding the net on Friday.

However, Guardiola’s side have also been in excellent recent form, and they are hitting form at the right time. For that reason, a home win still appears to be the most likely outcome this week.