- Date and Time: Friday, May 2, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
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| Manchester City vs Wolves | Friday, May 2, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1 |
| Manchester City odds | 1.35 |
| Wolves odds | 5.25 |
| Draw | 8.1 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.51/2.43 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Manchester City vs Wolves Preview and Team News
Manchester City Team News
City finally translated possession into a punch at Wembley on Sunday. Mateo Kovačić’s surge and Josko Gvardiol’s header sealed a 2-0 semi-final over Nottingham that kept the FA Cup defence alive.
That display followed a patient 2-0 league victory at Goodison Park in which Phil Foden’s left-foot arrow settled the contest.
A week earlier, Kevin De Bruyne inspired the comeback 5-2 demolition of Palace after Man City trailed 0-2 inside 15 minutes. The month opened with a gritty 2-1 FA Cup escape at Bournemouth that cost Haaland his ankle ligaments.
Monday motivation 💪 pic.twitter.com/Is0Cj1OofX
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 28, 2025
With Rodri out, Guardiola has solved the build-up equation by dropping Kovacic beside the increasingly press-resistant Rico Lewis. Bernardo was tasked with drifting from the right half-space and overloading the first line.
Against Aston Villa, De Bruyne acted as a roving false nine, constantly dropping on his rivals’ pivots and triggering the press. The approach forced many opponent turnovers in their own half.
Guardiola returned to a loose 4-3-3: De Bruyne and Bernardo alternated the half-spaces while Lewis inverted to form the 3-2 rest-defence. When the game seemed destined to draw, City’s left-to-right circulation proved decisive. Doku’s diagonal pass found Nunes ghosting to the far post for the 94-minute winner.
A rocket from Rico 🚀 pic.twitter.com/JOMbX39UbL
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 28, 2025
In the match against Nottingham, the striker-less carousel with Grealish, Savinho, Bernardo, and Marmoush rotated constantly. The fluidity forced Forest’s centre-backs to step into midfield, opening lanes for late runners. The result? Both goals arrived from cut-backs pulled behind an over-drawn back line.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Wolves
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Wolves (4-2-3-1): Ortega; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Silva, Kovacic; Gundogan, Doku, De Bruyne; Marmoush.
Wolves Team News
Wolverhampton arrive on a tidal run of six straight league wins. Pablo Sarabia’s late free-kick stunned Old Trafford in a 1-0 triumph on April 20. This win was bookended by the clinical 3-0 dismantling of Leicester, where Matheus Cunha collected a goal and two assists.
After inheriting a team that cycled through five shapes in 12 games, Pereira has held the same base formation for 16 consecutive league meetings. This strategy has produced the kind of automatisms Wolves lacked under Gary O’Neil.
Rodrigo is rapid ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/DwPQ1rLdoD
— Wolves (@Wolves) April 29, 2025
The outer centre-backs step into midfield to create a 2-3-5 when Wolverhampton build, while the double-pivot of Lemina and Gomes remains glued in front of them.
Semedo on the right and Aït-Nouri on the left now trigger the high press. Once the ball travels to an opponent’s full-back, they pounce, with Bellegarde sliding across to keep the back line at five.
Wolves still score 47 % of their goals within ten seconds of a regain, the highest in the league this spring. However, the Leicester game showed a growing capacity to pin teams back through patient circulation, registering 56 % possession.
The footwork from Nelson Semedo 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/bCFr71H8XA
— Wolves (@Wolves) April 28, 2025
Moreover, Cunha acts as both target and creator, dropping to connect when Bellegarde and Larsen bolt beyond him. His 17-goal season tally has drawn transfer-window headlines. But, more importantly, it allows Wolverhampton to press with three and still launch into a five-man break once the ball is won.
Wolves predicted lineup vs Manchester City
Wolves predicted lineup vs Manchester City (3-4-2-1): Sa; Agbadou, Toti, Bueno; Semedo, Andre, Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Munetsi, Cunha; Larsen.
Bet hereManchester City vs Wolves Prediction
- Pick: Total Over 2.5
- Odds: 1.51 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Wolves
The upcoming clash between Manchester City and Wolverhampton is poised to be a high-scoring affair, with tactical dynamics favouring a total of over 2 goals.
City’s attacking strength is well-documented, with an average of 1.9 goals per match in their last 10. Their offensive strategy, characterised by fluid interchanges and high pressing, leads to multiple goal opportunities. The presence of creative attackers like Marmoush and De Bruyne further amplifies their goal-scoring potential.
Securing our spot in the #FACup final 💪
Highlights ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/hxBVgRWG0s
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 28, 2025
On the other hand, Wolves’ recent games indicate a tendency to engage in open play, which can lead to both scoring and conceding goals. With around 1.5 goals scored per 90 in their last 10 meetings, they can challenge City’s defence.
Historically, encounters between these two teams have been goal-rich. In seven of their last eight events across all competitions, the total has exceeded 2 goals.
Manchester City vs Wolves Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Matheus Cunha to score
- Odds: 3.5 (22Bet)
Matheus Cunha’s recent form positions him as a significant threat to City’s defence. Having scored 17 goals this season, including a goal and two assists, he’s been instrumental in Wolves’ attacking play.
Tactically, Wolverhampton’s strategy under Vítor Pereira allows Cunha to exploit spaces between the lines. His ability to drop deep, link play, and then surge forward has been pivotal for the team. This movement can disrupt Manchester’s defence, especially if their full-backs push high, leaving gaps for Matheus to exploit.
Moreover, Cunha’s proficiency in scoring from outside the box adds another layer of threat.
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