
Manchester City vs. Wolves: Predictions and Betting Odds for the Premier League Opener
As the new Premier League season begins, Wolves will face Manchester City at Molineux. The hosts, eager to improve after a lackluster previous campaign, are the underdogs against the reigning champions.
Wolves will host Manchester City as the first weekend of the 2025 English Premier League season gets underway on Saturday. The hosts finished last season in 16th place and look to get off to a good start after losing four straight matches to kick off their 2024-25 campaign. The Citizens battled through their championship-defending season, ultimately finishing third in the league standings.
Kickoff from Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Man City are -190 favorites (risk $190 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Wolves vs. Man City odds, while Wolves are +475 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +340, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5.
Before locking in any Man City vs. Wolves picks or predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine’s Jon “Buckets” Eimer has to say. Eimer finished 2023 as SportsLine’s No. 1 soccer expert, posting a record of 248-234-12 (+25.93 units) on SportsLine article picks. Eimer has been red-hot in 2025, posting a profit in multiple leagues, including the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga and more.
Best Bets:
- Haaland anytime goal-scorer (-125): Haaland scored 22 goals last season in 31 EPL starts and has netted in four consecutive matches.
- Manchester City to score in both halves (+115): Man City has enhanced their roster significantly, positioning them for strong performance against a struggling Wolves squad.
More insights and predictions for Saturday, August 16 can be found at SportsLine.