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Wolves vs Manchester City Prediction: Blues looking to maintain unbeaten run

Here is our prediction and preview for the upcoming Premier League game between Wolves and Manchester City this afternoon.

 
6:00am on Sunday 20th October 2024
By
Jake Skudder

As Manchester City travel to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers, the reigning Premier League champions are hoping to extend their impressive unbeaten run.

Wolves, meanwhile, are desperate to halt their freefall as they sit at the bottom of the table, struggling with a series of losses.

Wolves' Recent Form

Wolves have endured a difficult run of games recently, with five consecutive defeats in all competitions and no Premier League win in their last ten outings.

Despite their ability to find the net consistently, their defensive fragility has been their undoing, with the side conceding 15 goals in their last five games.

Manchester City Recent Form

Manchester City have been in fine form, remaining unbeaten across all competitions since the season began. They most recently claimed a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham before the International break.

Their ability to recover from early setbacks has been key, having won a league-high 10 points from losing positions so far this year.

Injury and Team News

Wolves will be missing Hwang Hee-chan, who suffered an ankle injury during the international break. He joins the likes of Yerson Mosquera, Sasa Kalajdzic, and Enso Gonzalez in the medical room.

Manchester City, meanwhile, remain without Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri due to long-term injuries. Nathan Ake is also a doubt for this match.

Last Wolves Lineup

Here is how Wolves lined up for their last match:

Last Man City Lineup

Here is how Manchester City lined up for their last match:

Wolves Player To Watch

Matheus Cunha will be crucial for Wolves’ attacking chances. Despite their poor form, Cunha has shown an eye for goal and will look to exploit any City defensive lapses...as limited as they will likely be.

25 yrs - F, AM (C) - Wolves
87
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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551
Played matches
7
3
0
Shots P90
3.43
Shots On target P90
1.31
Successful passing %
81%
Final third passes P90
13.39

Manchester City Player To Watch

Erling Haaland remains City’s primary threat, having already scored eight goals in just four matches against Wolves. Fresh from breaking Norway’s scoring record, he’ll be determined to add to his tally at Molineux.

24 yrs - F, AM (C) - Man City
95
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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540
Played matches
6
10
0
Shots P90
5.00
Shots On target P90
3.29
Successful passing %
61%
Final third passes P90
6.00

Prediction

Despite Wolves’ ability to score, their defensive woes are likely to be exposed by a dominant City side.

We predict Manchester City to come away with a comfortable 4-1 victory.

Betting Tips

Tip 1

Both Teams to Score – Wolves have been scoring regularly but cannot keep clean sheets, making this a viable option.

Tip 2

Over 3.5 Goals – With City’s firepower and Wolves’ defensive struggles, expect plenty of goals in this encounter.

Tip 3

Erling Haaland to Score Anytime – The Norwegian striker’s record against Wolves speaks for itself.

Recent Ratings

Next Game

72
Wolves
VS
  Average Match Rating  
5.7
  Home  
7.5
5.7
  Away  
6.9
5.7
  Total  
7.2

Match statistics

Wolves
Statistics
Man City
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
2
15
Draws
3
3
Losses
15
2
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
23
47
Goals Per Game
1.15
2.35
More > 2.5 Goals
12
12
More > 3 Goals
8
9
Scored First in a Match
6
13
Scored Both Halves
5
11
Won More > 1 Goal
1
10
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
48
15
Did Not Score
5
1
Both Teams Scored
14
12
Kept Clean Sheet
1
8
Won Without Conceding
1
7
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
637
856
Possession
50
64
Passes
455
688
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
11
19
Shots on Target
4.15
7.10
Goals out of Shots
0.12
0.14
Crosses
13
18
Offsides
2.84
1.67
Penalties
0.05
0.25
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.05
0.40
Tackles Won
12
7.00
Clearances
19
11
Interceptions
6.76
5.94
Own Goals
0.00
0.05
Aerials Won
11
7.94
Total Shots Conceded
16
7.55
Shots on Target Conceded
7.47
2.95
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.16
0.17
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
14
7.25
Yellow Cards
2.90
1.50
Red Cards
0.05
0.00

Injuries

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  3. ACL Knee Injury image description
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  7. Ankle Injury image description
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  11. Groin Injury image description