Bristol City vs Wolves prediction, free online and confirmed lineups

The FA Cup third-round match between Bristol City and Wolverhampton Wanderers presents an intriguing clash of teams with contrasting current forms and circumstances. Bristol City, positioned 8th in the Championship, has demonstrated significant resilience at home, winning four out of their last five matches at Ashton Gate . In contrast, Wolverhampton Wanderers are grappling with a challenging Premier League season that includes recent defeats such as a 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest . This disparity in league performance sets the stage for a potentially surprising outcome in the cup competition.

Bristol City, competing in their 10th consecutive Championship season, currently sit eighth in the table. With nine wins, 10 draws, and seven losses, they have gathered 10 points from their last four matches. Their recent form at Ashton Gate has been particularly impressive, boasting four wins and a draw from their last five home games, with four clean sheets. Head coach Liam Manning is eager for his team to maintain this strong home form.

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The Robins have a decent track record in recent FA Cup third rounds, progressing in four of their last six attempts. Notably, they've defeated Premier League sides Huddersfield Town and West Ham United 1-0 in past encounters. However, they face a challenge against Wolves, having not won any of their last three meetings.

Bristol City possible starting lineup: Bajic; Vyner, Dickie, McNally; Tanner, Knight, Bird, Roberts; Twine, Mehmeti; Bell

Wolverhampton Wanderers possible starting lineup: Johnstone; Doherty, S. Bueno, Ait-Nouri; Lima, Lemina, J. Gomes, R. Gomes; Bellegarde, Sarabia; Hwang

Despite Wolves' historical dominance over Bristol City—having won their last two encounters—current injuries and suspensions have left them considerably weakened. Key players such as Cunha and Traoré are unavailable, while others like Semedo and Dawson remain doubtful. The predicted lineup for Wolves suggests they may field inexperienced players who could struggle under pressure. Conversely, Bristol City's strong home form positions them favorably; it is reasonable to anticipate that they will capitalize on Wolves' vulnerabilities.

While some predictions favor Wolverhampton due to their overall squad quality (Jedidiah, 2025), the prevailing sentiment among analysts leans towards an upset victory for Bristol City. Factors contributing to this outlook include Wolves’ distractions from their relegation battle and their looming fixture against Newcastle United . Ultimately, this match promises excitement as both teams vie for advancement in the FA Cup amidst contrasting pressures.

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