The Etihad Stadium will be the theatre of dreams and drama on 24 January 2026, as Manchester City hosts Wolverhampton in a crucial Premier League clash. The weather forecast predicts scattered clouds with a chilly 4°C, making it a brisk evening for football.
Referee Farai Hallam will officiate what promises to be a fascinating encounter. With City as clear favourites but Wolves showing signs of revival, this match is poised for an unexpected twist.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola
Wolverhampton
Rob Edwards
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola
4-1-4-1
11
Benjamin Šeško
7.4Portugal 9.52
Euro 2024 stats
GOALS 5
ASSISTS13
MINUTES PLAYED
1490′25
Donnarumma
27
Nunes
45
Khusanov
15
Guehi
33
O’Reilly
16
Rodri
42
Semenyo
4
Reijnders
20
Silva
10
Cherki
7
Marmoush
11
Hwang
10
Arias
3
Bueno
36
Mane
7
Trindade
8
Gomes
38
Tchatchoua
37
Krejci
4
Bueno
15
Mosquera
1
Sa
25
Donnarumma
27
Nunes
45
Khusanov
15
Guehi
33
O’Reilly
16
Rodri
42
Semenyo
4
Reijnders
20
Silva
10
Cherki
7
Marmoush
11
Hwang
10
Arias
3
Bueno
36
Mane
7
Trindade
8
Gomes
38
Tchatchoua
37
Krejci
4
Bueno
15
Mosquera
1
Sa
4-1-4-1
3-5-2
3-5-2
Wolverhampton
Rob Edwards
| 1James Trafford |
| 6Nathan Aké |
| 9Erling Haaland |
| 11Jeremy Doku |
| 21Rayan Ait Nouri |
| 47Phil Foden |
| 63Divine Mukasa |
| 68Max Alleyne |
| 82Rico Lewis |
| 2Matt Doherty |
| 6David Møller Wolfe |
| 9Jørgen Strand Larsen |
| 12Emmanuel Agbadou |
| 14Tolu Arokodare |
| 21Rodrigo Gomes |
| 28Fer López |
| 31Sam Johnstone |
Match facts:
- Manchester City, currently second in the league with 43 points, aims to bounce back from their recent Champions League setback.
- Wolves, sitting at the bottom with 8 points, are desperate for a turnaround.
- Despite their struggles, Wolves are unbeaten in their last four games, showing resilience.
Manchester City vs. Wolverhampton Prediction & Tip
Given the current form and statistics, the recommended tip is a double chance bet on Wolverhampton to win or draw.
Odds are subject to change. Last updated
January 21, 2026 1:27 pm
- Resilient Wolves: Wolverhampton is unbeaten in their last four games, showcasing their fighting spirit and ability to secure points even when under pressure.
- City’s Recent Struggles: Manchester City has been winless in their last four league games, indicating a dip in form that Wolves could capitalise on.
- High Risk, High Reward: The potential payoff is competitive, making this a worthwhile consideration for those looking to take a calculated risk.
In a fixture where the underdogs have shown a surprising resilience, this bet could offer an interesting outcome.