Wolverhampton vs Manchester City Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 20th October 2024

Manchester City are highly favoured to claim a win against Wolverhampton, whom they face this coming Sunday. In their current shape, a win at Molineux Stadium seems to be the obvious outcome.

While The Citizens are chasing the lead in the Premier League after collecting 17 points in seven rounds, Wolverhampton trail by one points after seven rounds, leaving them as number 20 in the table.

Wolverhampton are chasing revenge after succumbing to a disappointing defeat in the latest encounter against Manchester City. However, judging by prices from the bookmakers, they are in for a tough assignment this coming Sunday.

Wolverhampton are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 11 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.1 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 31 goals, or an average of 3.1 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to zero clean sheets in this run.

Manchester City scored 26 goals, conceded nine and managed three clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

Wolverhampton lost to 5-1 Manchester City in their last encounter. This served as payback for the 2-1 win, which Wolverhampton dished out the match before that.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester City Prediction

Wolverhampton Form

Wolverhampton endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 3-1 against Aston Villa, before Liverpool won 1-2, while Brentford claimed a victory in a 5-3 match. Wolverhampton only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Molineux Stadium in the Premier League. They also drew zero and lost five of these six encounters, in which they scored seven and conceded 15 goals.

Manchester City Form

Manchester City look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 1-1 with Newcastle, before downing first Slovan Bratislava by 0-4, then Fulham in a 3-2 win. Manchester City have been outstanding on their travels lately, winning five of their previous six away matches in the Premier League. They remained undefeated as they also drew once, while scoring 14 and conceding two goals.

We don't expect Wolverhampton to pull off a surprise, and with goals flowing freely, they could be in for a hammering against strong looking Manchester City.

Wolverhampton fought their way to zero wins and zero points from their last four games against teams inside the top six. They were on target four times in these matches, but also let in 13 goals. Wolverhampton have a record of zero wins, one draw and six defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester City enjoy a record of five wins, two draws and zero defeats in the Premier League.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester City Squads

Wolverhampton Squad

Gary O'Neil will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Manchester City from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Daniel Bentley (0/0), Jose Sa (0/2), Sam Johnstone (0/5), Tom King (0/0), Bastien Meupiyou (0/0), Craig Dawson (0/6), Matt Doherty (0/4), Nelson Semedo (0/5), Pedro Lima (0/0), Rayan Ait Nouri (2/7), Santiago Bueno (0/2), Toti Gomes (0/5), Wesley Okoduwa (0/0), Yerson Mosquera (0/5), Andre (0/5), Boubacar Traore (0/0), Joao Gomes (0/7), Luke Cundle (0/0), Mario Lemina (1/7), Thomas Doyle (0/5), Carlos Forbs (0/3), Enso Gonzalez (0/0), Goncalo Guedes (0/4), Hee-Chan Hwang (0/6), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (1/7), Joergen Strand Larsen (2/7), Matheus Cunha (3/7), Pablo Sarabia (0/2), Rodrigo Gomes (0/3), Sasa Kalajdzic (0/0).

Manchester City Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Manchester City players that the manager Pep Guardiola will choose from for the upcoming game:

Ederson (0/7), Scott Carson (0/0), Stefan Ortega (0/0), John Stones (1/4), Josh Wilson-Esbrand (0/0), Josko Gvardiol (1/7), Kyle Walker (0/5), Manuel Akanji (0/7), Nathan Ake (0/1), Rico Lewis (0/6), Ruben Dias (0/7), Bernardo Silva (0/7), Ilkay Gundogan (0/6), Jack Grealish (0/6), James McAtee (0/1), Jeremy Doku (1/6), Kevin De Bruyne (1/4), Mateo Kovacic (3/7), Matheus Nunes (0/4), Oscar Bobb (0/0), Phil Foden (0/4), Rodri (0/2), Savinho (0/5), Erling Haaland (10/7).

Wolverhampton vs Manchester City Team News

Wolverhampton could have as few as two players on the injured and absent list for their next assignment this coming Sunday.

Sasa Kalajdzic and Bastien Meupiyou are all absent from the Wolverhampton squad that faces Manchester City at Molineux Stadium.

Manchester City just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Wolverhampton at the Molineux Stadium.

Mateo Kovacic is too injured to face Manchester City.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester City Lineups

Wolverhampton vs Manchester City H2H

Wolverhampton were defeated by 5-1 in their last encounter with Manchester City, but did win the reverse match 2-1, though. Manchester City generally enjoy playing Wolverhampton against whom, they won seven of the last ten encounters. However, the latter did well to secure a 5-1 win the last time the pair faced off. The bookies have Manchester City to win this match at best price odds of 3/10.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester City Results

The past ten matches between Wolverhampton and Manchester City have largely been entertaining affairs. Over 2.5 goals came out a winning bet eight times in these encounters. It seems only natural to look for goals this coming Sunday. Over 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 4/9 with the bookies.

Wolverhampton vs Manchester City Betting Tips

With three goals in six matches Matheus Cunha has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Manchester City and their defence. The visitors hope Erling Haaland adds another to his current tally of nine goals in his latest matches.

Wolverhampton claimed two wins in their previous 10 matches at Molineux Stadium across all tournaments. They lost eight as well, while visitors Manchester City won eight of their last 10 away matches. They drew two and lost zero. Strap yourselves up for a goals at Molineux Stadium since both teams scored in six of the last 10 home matches for Wolverhampton. The same occurred in four of the last 10 league games away from home for Manchester City.

Over 3.5 goals happened five times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals. Wolverhampton managed an average of 1.1 goals, with Manchester City averaging 2.7 goals. Both teams to score was a winning bet six times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Wolverhampton’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Manchester City, who scored 2.3 times on average in these matches.