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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Sat 17 Sep 2022 · 11:30 UTC Molineux Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 13' Rodri
Ruben Neves 65' Y
Ruben Neves 66' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Darren England
  • Referee Tony Harrington
  • Referee Daniel Robathan
  • Referee Anthony Taylor
  • Referee Gary Beswick
  • Referee Adam Nunn
6 games this season 🟨 2.5/game ⚽ 5.5 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Sep Manchester City FC H 0–3 L
03 Sep Southampton FC H 1–0 W
31 Aug AFC Bournemouth A 0–0 D
28 Aug Newcastle United FC H 1–1 D
20 Aug Tottenham Hotspur FC A 0–1 L
13 Aug Fulham FC H 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Sep Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 3–0 W
14 Sep Borussia Dortmund H 2–1 W
06 Sep Sevilla FC A 4–0 W
03 Sep Aston Villa FC A 1–1 D
31 Aug Nottingham Forest FC H 6–0 W
27 Aug Crystal Palace FC H 4–2 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
40% Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Manchester City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester City FC
Erling Haaland 5 G
Rayan Cherki 3 G 2 A
Antoine Semenyo 2 G 3 A
Josko Gvardiol 1 G 2 A
Marc Guehi 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Molineux Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester City FC.
  • 1' Jack Grealish is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
  • 2' Jack Grealish makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Manchester City FC are in front.
  • 7' 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.
  • 12' Manchester City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 13' Controversy at the stadium! Rodri argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 16' Erling Haaland adds to his 18 season tally! Manchester City FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 21' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester City FC backline.
  • 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 33' It’s gonna be a Red card for Nathan Collins.
  • 38' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 48' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Manchester City FC's shape.
  • 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 58' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 58 minutes.
  • 63' Rodri, a Spain midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matheus Nunes on 65 minutes.
  • 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ruben Neves.
  • 69' Phil Foden makes no mistake. The score reads 0-4 and Manchester City FC are in front.
  • 70' Boubacar Traore is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Podence at the 70 minute mark.
  • 72' Another substitution for Manchester City FC to replace Phil Foden by Ilkay Gundogan on 72 minute.
  • 77' Manchester City FC ring the changes. Jack Grealish has done his job and it is now time for Cole Palmer to step up.
  • 81' Another substitution for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to replace Rayan Ait Nouri by Nelson Semedo on 81 minute.
  • 86' Chem Campbell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pedro Neto on 86 minute.
  • Another three points for Manchester City FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.89 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81 Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for: Manchester City FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC19% Draw25% Manchester City FC56%
Actual: Manchester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
44%
Draw or Manchester City FC
81%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Manchester City FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC14% Draw45% Manchester City FC41%
Actual: Manchester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
0 – 1
11.4%
0 – 2
10.8%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
5.7%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 4
2.9%
1 – 4
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Handicap Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers Push Manchester City FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 11% 83%
-0.5 17% — 83%
+0.5 42% — 58%
+1 42% 24% 34%
+1.5 66% — 34%
+2 66% 18% 16%
+2.5 84% — 16%

Clean Sheet

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗

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