Bristol City vs Wolves Preview
- Competition: FA Cup.
- Date: Saturday, January 11.
- Time: 12 noon GMT.
- Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium.
Bristol City vs Wolves will be one of several FA Cup Round 3 fixtures played on the weekend of January 11-12, with the EFL Championship side hoping to cause an upset on their Premier League counterparts.
The hosts will enter this game on the back of a decent run of form. They have won three of their last five matches across competitions, securing one draw and falling to one defeat as well. In this run, they have scored seven goals, conceded four, and kept three clean sheets as well. Unbeaten in their last four, with a 1-0 win against Derby County in their last one, they will be beaming with confidence.
The visitors, on the other hand, will enter this game on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won two of their last five matches across competitions, and secured one draw, but also fallen to two defeats in this span. They have scored eight goals, conceded seven and kept two clean sheets as well. Having lost 3-0 against Nottingham Forest last time out, they will look to put in a much better performance in their next match.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Bristol City vs Wolves Team News
Manager Liam Manning went with a full-strength lineup in his team’s last match as they secured a narrow 1-0 win against Derby County on home soil. He went with his trusted 3-4-3 formation and could move to a more conservative 5-3-2 shape with the same personnel against Wolves. There are no injuries or suspensions to report ahead of their next match.
Wolves Team News
Manager Vitor Pereira has endured a challenging start to his time as Wolves manager. His team fell to a 3-0 defeat against Forest in their last game, with the only positives being there were no new injuries or suspensions to report. Toti Gomes, Andre, Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore and Enso Gonzalez will all miss out. Matheus Cunha will return after serving his one-game suspension.
Predicted Lineups
Bristol City Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Max O’Leary.
Defenders: Zak Vyner, Robert Dickie, Luke McNally.
Midfielders: Ross McCrorie, Jason Knight (C), Max Bird, Haydon Roberts.
Forwards: Scott Twine, Nahki Wells, Anis Mehmeti.
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Wolves Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Jose Sa.
Defenders: Matt Doherty (C), Santiago Bueno, Rayan Ait Nouri.
Midfielders: Pedro Lima, Tommy Doyle, Joao Gomes, Rodrigo Gomes.
Forwards: Goncalo Guedes, Hwang Hee-chan, Matheus Cunha.
Bristol City vs Wolves Head-to-Head Record
These two sides faced each other with great regularity when Wolves were down in the Championship nearly a decade ago. Wolves have won three of their last five meetings, Bristol City have won one, and there has also been one draw between these two teams.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 17/02/19 | Bristol City 0-1 Wolves | FA Cup |
| 30/12/17 | Bristol City 1-2 Wolves | EFL Championship |
| 13/09/17 | Wolves 3-3 Bristol City | EFL Championship |
| 08/04/17 | Bristol City 3-1 Wolves | EFL Championship |
| 26/12/16 | Wolves 3-2 Bristol City | EFL Championship |
Key Players to Watch
Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City)
The left winger has been one of the top performers for Bristol City this season in the EFL Championship. He has contributed 10 goals to their cause, including nine goals and one assist. He will look to get on the scoresheet once again as the club embarks on their FA Cup journey.
Matheus Cunha (Wolves)
The Brazilian forward has been the frontrunner for Wolves in terms of goal contributions as he has scored 10 goals and also provided four assists in the Premier League this season. While the club are struggling in the league, the FA Cup could prove a decent place to gain some confidence.
Bristol City vs Wolves Prediction
Going by recent head-to-heads as well as their respective form guides, Wolves are expected to win this match with ease, mainly owing to their superior division in the English football pyramid.
Prediction: Bristol City 1-3 Wolves
Where to watch Bristol City vs Wolves live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| UK | BBC |
| US | ESPN |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Spain | DAZN |
| Germany | DAZN Germany |
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Q. When is Bristol City vs Wolves?
A. Bristol City will host Wolves at their Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday, January 11 at 12 noon GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Bristol City vs Wolves for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Bristol City vs Wolves?
A. Bristol City 1-3 Wolves.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Bristol City vs Wolves?
A. Wolves have won three of their last five meetings, Bristol City have won one, and there has also been one draw.