FA Cup: Bristol City vs. Wolves Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 11)
There is always an opportunity for a shock result in the FA Cup, and one of the significant matches for a giant killing comes as Wolves travel to Bristol City on Saturday. The visitors have been struggling at the bottom of the Premier League throughout this season, while the hosts have shown quality at stages in the Championship.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7:00 AM ET
- Where: Ashton Gate, Bristol, England
- How To Watch: ESPN
Odds
Match Result | Odds |
---|---|
Bristol City | +220 |
Draw | +240 |
Wolves | +120 |
Match Preview
An interesting clash is set for Ashton Gate on Saturday, as Bristol City look to achieve a notable scalp against a Premier League rival. The Robins come into this weekend in excellent recent form after climbing up to eighth in the Championship standings over the festive period after recording three wins in their last four matches.
Bristol City bounced back to winning ways following a draw against Plymouth in their latest outing after edging to a 1-0 success against Derby County on Saturday. But, their attentions this weekend switch to the FA Cup.
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Vito Pereira’s arrival at Wolves has sparked a return to form, as the club have been able to lift themselves out of the relegation places. However, a stern reminder was issued on Monday, as their 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest ensures that there is still work to do. Wolves created a number of excellent chances in that defeat, but defensively, they were weak throughout the clash against the Tricky Trees.
This weekend’s clash will be the first meeting between the sides since February 2019, as Wolves dumped Bristol out of the FA Cup in the fourth round with a 1-0 win at Ashton Gate. Wolves boast a very strong record in the fixture overall, winning each of the last two, and four of the last six.
Bristol City vs. Wolves Picks
The odds for this fixture indicate how closely contested it is expected to be. However, the shock result could be a solid chance. Bristol City have been playing well in recent weeks, and they have an excellent record of getting out of the third round in the FA Cup, achieving that feat in three of the last four seasons.
Free Pick:
- Bristol City