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Wolverhampton vs Manchester City: Prediction and Betting Odds 2.50
Since the start of the Premier League season, Wolverhampton have not won a single game and are the league "leader" in terms of goals conceded. Manchester City ended their less than successful run of two draws in the last round and will clearly be looking to build on their success on September 20. Will the visitors be able to crush the "wolves" today? - the answer is in our forecast. The site star expert Roman Pavlyuchenko also shares his opinion on this match
Command Analysis
Wolverhampton Wanderers
EnglandCurrent form
In recent years, Wolverhampton have been a solid mid-table team in the Premier League, but they are clearly not even reaching that level right now. Seven rounds have passed, in which the Wolves only scored one point, when they drew 1:1 away to Nottingham Forest. Since that peaceful outcome, they have recorded four defeats in a row in the Premier League and a failure in the League Cup with Brighton (2:3). The team approaches the upcoming match in the penultimate line in the table and is only ahead of Southampton on additional indicators, who also have one point and who have already played their eighth round match.
It is obvious that Gary O'Neill has failed to improve the defensive game. The "wolves" have conceded 21 goals, which is the worst result in the championship. Of course, injuries and losses in the squad have intervened, but still the results are depressing. It is clear that the fate of the head coach is hanging by a thread. Without waiting for the transfer window, https://www.wolves.co.uk target=_blank rel=noopener>"Wolverhampton" is already looking at strengthening the defense, showing interest in free agents Paul Dummett and James Tomkins.
In the last round, Wolverhampton hosted Brentford away and lost 3:5. The opponents had a bright first half, in which they scored six goals, but in the goal shootout, the Bees were stronger. This is not surprising, because the Wolves allowed 12 shots on target. Obviously, with such lapses in defense, it will be difficult in the confrontation with Manchester City today.
Disqualifications and injuries
Mosquera, Kalajdzic, Gonzalez and Traore are all out today due to injuries, while Khee Chan remains a doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- Wolverhampton have not won in the Premier League for ten matches
- In the last six matches involving the team, there was a bet on both teams to score
- Wolves have trailed in the first half in their previous two matches
- Wolves have scored at least three goals in eight of their last 11 Premier League games
Probable line-up : Johnston - Semedo, Dawson, Gomes, Ait-Nouri - Andre - Guedes, Lemina, Gomes, Cunha - Strand-Larsen.
Manchester City
EnglandCurrent form
Manchester City have slowed down a bit since the start of the season, drawing twice in a row with Arsenal (2:2) and Newcastle (1:1). However, in the last round, the Citizens earned three points, beating Fulham on their home field (3:2). The victory was not the easiest, after the first half the score was 1:1. Mateo Kovacic made a significant contribution to the game, scoring twice. Now great hopes are pinned on this footballer, as he is the one who should replace Rodri in the center of the field.
In the standings after seven rounds, Manchester City is in second place and is only one point behind Liverpool. Josep Guardiola charges are traditionally impressive in attack, they have already managed to score 17 goals and lead the list of clubs in the Premier League in this indicator. It is worth noting that 10 of these 17 goals are on the account of Holland.
The team is missing Kevin De Bruyne, who is unlikely to appear on the pitch today, although his return is not far off.
Disqualifications and injuries
Bobb, Rodri and De Bruyne will not be able to take to the field today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Manchester City unbeaten Premier League run reaches 30 games
- Both teams have scored in Manchester City last six league games
- In the previous seven matches, the Citizens have won by the number of shots on target
Probable line-up : Ederson - Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Guardiol - Kovacic, Gundogan - Silva, Foden, Grealish - Haaland.
Trends
Bet Wolverhampton win by fouls
Wolves have committed more fouls than their opponents in their last five matches
1.36Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In the five previous head-to-head matches, goals were scored in each half
1.41Bet Exact score 1:3
Two of Wolverhampton last four defeats have come by conceding three goals
9.80Bet 1st half: total over 1.5 goals
The bet was successful in three of the last five head-to-head matches
2.13Bet on Wolverhampton to score in the second half
In the two previous personal meetings, the Wolves scored goals in the second 45 minutes.
2.33Tip and bets
Manchester City did not have the best match against Fulham before the international break, but nevertheless achieved victory with class, scoring three goals. Today, the opponent is clearly weaker than the Londoners, with a frankly disastrous game in defense. Wolverhampton defense allowed Brentford players to "frolic" near their goal, it is unlikely that anything will change in the confrontation with the "citizens", rather, even the opposite, because the attack of the upcoming opponent is many times more powerful than the same "bees". In the last personal meeting, Manchester City defeated the "wolves" with a score of 5:1, we expect a convincing victory today from the favorite, who is chasing Liverpool and has no right to make a mistake.
Our prediction is Manchester City to win with an Asian handicap (-1.5) at odds of 1.84
Bet on total
Despite all their defensive lapses, Wolverhampton finds moments in attack and regularly scores goals. At the same time, Manchester City does not always work flawlessly in defense and, taking into account all tournaments, has conceded in four of the last five matches. We recommend the option of betting on the exchange of goals scored.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.77
Bet on the exact difference in the score
We believe that the visitors will secure a comfortable victory with a difference of two or three goals. However, the "wolves" in their current state will not be able to play on equal terms against the "citizens", who, moreover, have won two of their last three victories in face-to-face matches with an advantage of three goals.
Prediction: Manchester City win by two to three goals with odds of 1.91
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