Wolves v Man City – Preview, Predictions, and Best Bets

The hosts have earned just one point from seven matches, conceding 21 goals. Meanwhile, City are unbeaten in 28 league matches, with 23 wins. City have won seven of their last eight encounters with Wolves, scoring 25 goals in those games.

Wolves Form

Wolves ended last season poorly, losing seven of their final 10 matches. This season, they’ve lost six out of seven league matches and are currently bottom of the table. Their 21 goals conceded are the worst in the division. After a 6-2 home loss to Chelsea in round two, their only point came in a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest in round three.

Their last five matches have all ended in defeat. They lost 2-1 at home to Newcastle, 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup, and 3-1 away at Aston Villa. A 2-1 home loss to Liverpool was followed by a poor 5-3 defeat at Brentford, where they allowed 4.25 xG and eight big chances.

Wolves Team News

Wolves have been weak defensively, and the season-long injury to Yerson Mosquera has left them short at the back. Toti Gomes is set to partner Craig Dawson in central defense. Teenage French center-back Bastien Meupiyou is nearing a return from injury.

On-loan Ajax winger Carlos Forbs could continue playing on the right wing. Sasa Kalajdzic is out long-term upfront, and Hee-Chan Hwang is doubtful with an ankle issue.

Wolves Motivation

Gary O’Neil’s side tends to play quite openly, and they have leaked many goals this season due to mistakes in their build-up play.

A draw would feel like a win for Wolves in this match. In reality, keeping the score close and losing by just a couple of goals would be a decent result given their current form.

Man City Form

City are unbeaten in their last 28 league matches, with five draws and 23 wins. They started this season well, winning their first four league matches, with Erling Haaland scoring nine goals. A 0-0 home draw against Inter Milan followed in the Champions League, despite City producing 22 shots and 2.35 xG.

A 2-2 home draw with Arsenal required a last-minute equalizer after City took 28 shots in the second half. They beat Watford 2-1 in the League Cup before drawing 1-1 at Newcastle. Two wins have followed: 4-0 at Slovan Bratislava and 3-2 at home to Fulham, where they allowed 2.60 xG and were somewhat fortunate to secure the win.

Man City Team News

Oscar Bobb and Rodri are injured, with Rodri potentially out for the rest of the season. Pep Guardiola is hopeful that Nathan Ake and Kevin De Bruyne will be available again soon.

Kyle Walker, John Stones, and Jeremy Doku were all on the bench for the win against Fulham and are pushing for starting places in this match. Rico Lewis has been performing well and could be preferred to Walker at right-back.

Man City Motivation

City will be targeting a comprehensive win against a weak Wolves defense. Erling Haaland, having gone two league games without a goal, will be eager to get back on the scoresheet.

A draw would be a disastrous result for City, and they will likely go all out if the score is level in the final 30 minutes.

Key Stats

Wolves have lost 13 of their last 17 EPL matches.

Wolves have lost 7 of their last 8 matches against Man City, conceding 25 goals.

Man City have won 23 of their last 28 league matches (5 draws).

Man City have conceded in 8 of their last 15 matches.

Erling Haaland has scored 10 EPL goals this season in 7 matches.

Verdict

Given the current form, City should comfortably win this match by a few goals. Haaland will be eager to score, and backing him to score a brace looks like a smart bet.