Manchester City welcome a surging Wolves side to the Etihad today in what promises to be more competitive than the table position suggests.
Pep Guardiola's men have conceded in eight of their last ten home league games, while Wolves arrive with six straight competitive wins and goals in 13 consecutive matches.
Our analysis reveals multiple betting angles worth targeting, from a likely 2-1 scoreline to Nico O'Reilly's emerging goal threat from Guardiola's system.
Premier League betting tips
| Game | Time | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 8:00 PM | Both Teams To Score - Yes (4/5)|Manchester City to Win 2-1 (8/1)|Nico O'Reilly To Score Anytime (7/2)|Matheus Cunha to Score or Assist (2/1) |
Manchester City vs. Wolves
Friday, May 2
8:00 PM
Wolves come into this fixture with impressive offensive form, having scored in 13 consecutive matches across all competitions, suggesting they can trouble even the league champions.
Manchester City's defense has shown vulnerability at home, conceding in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches at the Etihad.
The recent head-to-head record supports this bet with both teams finding the net in the last three meetings between these sides.
While City remain favorites, Wolves' six-game winning streak demonstrates they're playing with confidence and attacking intent that should translate to at least one goal.
City's need to keep winning in the title race means they'll push forward aggressively, potentially leaving counter-attacking opportunities for a dangerous Wolves attack.
Manchester City have developed a pattern in recent matches, scoring exactly twice in 6 of their last 8 games across all competitions.
The 2-1 scoreline has been particularly common for City lately, occurring three times during this recent period.
While Wolves are in good form with six straight wins, those victories have all come against lower-table opposition, making City a significant step up in competition.
Interestingly, Wolves' last two defeats both ended in a 2-1 scoreline, suggesting this specific result could repeat against a stronger opponent.
With City's title chase intensifying and Wolves' scoring ability, a competitive match ending 2-1 to the champions offers solid value at these odds.
Nico O'Reilly has been finding his scoring touch recently, netting in two of his last four appearances for Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola's tactical system has turned the left-back position into a surprisingly productive attacking role, with O'Reilly and Josko Gvardiol combining for 12 goals from this position over the past year.
O'Reilly demonstrates impressive attacking numbers with six goals and two assists in his last 12 matches where he's played at least 45 minutes.
City's possession-dominant style creates numerous opportunities for players in wide positions to arrive late in the box – a scenario that benefits O'Reilly's goalscoring chances.
At 7/2 odds, this represents solid value for a player who's clearly being encouraged to get forward and contribute to City's attack.
Matheus Cunha is in exceptional form for Wolves, directly contributing to all three goals in their recent victory against Leicester City.
The Brazilian forward has racked up ten goal contributions in his last 11 appearances for both club and country, showing remarkable consistency.
His performances have attracted interest from top clubs, and he'll be motivated to showcase his talents against the defending champions.
Wolves' attacking approach has been centered around Cunha's creativity and finishing ability, making him their most likely source of offensive output.
Against a City defense that has shown vulnerability at home, Cunha's combination of skill and current form makes this bet particularly appealing.
