Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2019-20

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

3 – 2

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Manchester City FC

Fri 27 Dec 2019 · 19:45 UTC Molineux Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

R 12' Ederson

Y 60' Nicolas Otamendi

Overview

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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Manchester City FC — Premier League at Molineux Stadium.

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee David Coote
Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
Referee Lee Betts
Referee Andre Marriner
Referee Martin Atkinson

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	West Ham United FC	38	39
2	Burnley FC	38	22
3	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	38	20
4	Tottenham Hotspur FC	0	0
5	Coventry City FC	0	0
6	Hull City AFC	0	0
7	Ipswich Town FC	0	0
8	Arsenal FC	0	0
9	Manchester City FC	0	0
10	Manchester United FC	0	0
11	Aston Villa FC	0	0
12	Liverpool FC	0	0
13	AFC Bournemouth	0	0
14	Sunderland AFC	0	0
15	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	0	0
16	Brentford FC	0	0
17	Chelsea FC	0	0
18	Fulham FC	0	0
19	Newcastle United FC	0	0
20	Everton FC	0	0
21	Leeds United FC	0	0
22	Crystal Palace FC	0	0
23	Nottingham Forest FC	0	0

Head-to-Head

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 16 games · Avg 3.3 goals Manchester City FC

Last 5 meetings

2019-12-27 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–2 Manchester City FC 2019-10-06 Manchester City FC 0–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2019-01-14 Manchester City FC 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2018-08-25 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–1 Manchester City FC

Recent Form

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Dec	Manchester City FC	H	3–2	W
21 Dec	Norwich City FC	A	2–1	W
15 Dec	Tottenham Hotspur FC	H	1–2	L
12 Dec	Besiktas JK	H	4–0	W
08 Dec	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	A	2–2	D
04 Dec	West Ham United FC	H	2–0	W

Manchester City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Dec	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	A	2–3	L
21 Dec	Leicester City FC	H	3–1	W
15 Dec	Arsenal FC	A	3–0	W
11 Dec	GNK Dinamo Zagreb	A	4–1	W
07 Dec	Manchester United FC	H	1–2	L
03 Dec	Burnley FC	A	4–1	W

Season Stats

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC		Manchester City FC
#3	Position	#9
20	Points	0
38	Played	0
3 / 11 / 24	W / D / L	0 / 0 / 0
27	Scored	0
68	Conceded	0
-41	GD	+0
0.53	PPG	–
8%	Win %	–

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)

69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are 3rd (20 pts). Manchester City FC are 9th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' The ball is rolling at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Manchester City FC.
5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
12' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Ederson.
14' The crowd applauds Sergio Aguero as he leaves the pitch. Claudio Bravo steps in for Manchester City FC.
19' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
24' Manchester City FC have won 1020 goals from 436 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
25' Raheem Sterling does the damage! The net is bulging and Manchester City FC surge ahead!
30' It’s high time Pep Guardiola made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
35' Sergio Aguero has been relatively quiet despite scoring 68 goals in his last 436 appearances.
40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
45' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
46' Time for substitution for Manchester City FC. Riyad Mahrez is replaced by Eric Garcia.
50' Raheem Sterling makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Manchester City FC are in front.
55' GOAL! Adama Traore scores on 55. Assisted by Ruben Neves
60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicolas Otamendi on 60 minutes.
65' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
67' The supporters are chanting for Ilkay Gundogan. He replaces Kevin De Bruyne on 67 minute.
72' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
73' Jonny Castro makes way for Ruben Vinagre at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
78' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
79' Diogo Jota makes way for Pedro Neto at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
82' Assisted by Adama Traore with the perfectly-timed delivery and Raul Jimenez makes no mistake. 2-2!
87' It looks surprising Manchester City FC does not make any changes. Rui Patricio has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
89' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matt Doherty makes it 3-2.
90' The whistle greets Raul Jimenez as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Bennett.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Manchester City FC.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo

Manchester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pep Guardiola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Erling Haaland	9
Kevin De Bruyne	6
Gabriel Jesus	5
Raheem Sterling	4
Adama Traore	3
Jack Grealish	2
Conor Coady	2
Hwang Heechan	2

Head to Head

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

2019-12-27 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–2 Manchester City FC W 2019-12-21 Norwich City FC 1–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2019-12-15 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–2 Tottenham Hotspur FC L 2019-12-12 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 4–0 Besiktas JK W 2019-12-08 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 2019-12-04 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–0 West Ham United FC W

Manchester City FC Form

2019-12-27 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–2 Manchester City FC L 2019-12-21 Manchester City FC 3–1 Leicester City FC W 2019-12-15 Arsenal FC 0–3 Manchester City FC W 2019-12-11 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 1–4 Manchester City FC W 2019-12-07 Manchester City FC 1–2 Manchester United FC L 2019-12-03 Burnley FC 1–4 Manchester City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

0.94 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.98 Manchester City FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC38% Draw32% Manchester City FC30%

Actual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes39% 0% No61%

Avg goals/match: 1.92

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	83%	17%
± 1.5	57%	43%
± 2.5	30%	70%
± 3.5	14%	86%
± 4.5	5%	95%

Double Chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw

70%

Draw or Manchester City FC

62%

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Manchester City FC

68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC21% Draw56% Manchester City FC23%

Actual: Manchester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted

3 – 2

Actual

0 – 0

17.2%

1 – 1

14.5%

0 – 1

13%

1 – 0

12.3%

0 – 2

6.7%

1 – 2

6.5%

2 – 1

6.2%

2 – 0

6.1%

2 – 2

3.2%

1 – 3

2.2%

0 – 3

2.2%

3 – 1

Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Handicap	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers	Push	Manchester City FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	8%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	20%	69%
-0.5	31%	—	69%
+0.5	66%	—	34%
+1	66%	21%	13%
+1.5	87%	—	13%
+2	87%	9%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

38% ✓

Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet

40% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.