Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2024-25

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

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Manchester City FC

Sun 20 Oct 2024 · 13:00 UTC Molineux Stadium 31,319 HT 45' · FT 45'

Jorgen Strand Larsen 7' 1–0

1–1 33' Josko Gvardiol

1–2 90+5' John Stones

Toti Gomes 14' Y

Nelson Semedo 20' Y

Y 39' Savio

Joao Gomes 63' Y

Pablo Sarabia 90' Y

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 Chris Kavanagh
Assistant 1 Constantine Hatzidakis
Assistant 2 Richard West

8 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.1 goals/game

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

2024-10-20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–2 Manchester City FC 2024-05-04 Manchester City FC 5–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2023-09-30 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Manchester City FC 2023-01-22 Manchester City FC 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2022-09-17 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–3 Manchester City FC

Recent Form

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Oct	Manchester City FC	H	1–2	L
05 Oct	Brentford FC	A	3–5	L
28 Sep	Liverpool FC	H	1–2	L
21 Sep	Aston Villa FC	A	1–3	L
15 Sep	Newcastle United FC	H	1–2	L
31 Aug	Nottingham Forest FC	A	1–1	D

Manchester City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Oct	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	A	2–1	W
05 Oct	Fulham FC	H	3–2	W
01 Oct	SK Slovan Bratislava	A	4–0	W
28 Sep	Newcastle United FC	A	1–1	D
22 Sep	Arsenal FC	H	2–2	D
18 Sep	FC Internazionale Milano	H	0–0	D

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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is hosting Manchester City FC for another epic battle.
5' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-4-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
7' GOAL! Jorgen Strand Larsen scores on 7. Assisted by Nelson Semedo
12' Joao Gomes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
14' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Toti Gomes on 14 minutes.
19' A quiet spell here at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
20' That looks like a foul for a card for Nelson Semedo.
25' Manchester City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
30' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
33' Magnificent from Josko Gvardiol! That is 22 goals in 190 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
38' Matheus Cunha has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
39' Poor challenge from Savio. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
44' It is a cagey affair so far. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Manchester City FC's compact 4-1-4-1.
46' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC make a change. Andre trudges off to be replaced by Tommy Doyle on 46 minutes.
51' The 32-year-old Mario Lemina has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
56' Savio is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC tonight.
61' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
63' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 63.
66' Phil Foden has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jeremy Doku on 66 minute.
67' Fresh legs for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC! Carlos Forbs comes on to replace Matheus Cunha.
72' 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.
73' A tactical swap from Manchester City FC — Jack Grealish on, Savio off on 73 minutes.
78' Germany international Ilkay Gundogan has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
80' Another change for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC made on 80 minute. Jorgen Strand Larsen leaves to be changed by Goncalo Guedes.
85' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jeremy Doku is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
86' Matheus Nunes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mateo Kovacic at the 86 minute mark.
90' That is a card for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Pablo Sarabia will be fuming at that decision.
90' The supporters are chanting for Jean-Ricner Bellegarde. He replaces Joao Gomes on 90 minute.
1-2 the final result. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

15
Craig Dawson
5
Mario Lemina
3
Rayan Ait Nouri
10
Matheus Cunha ↓ Carlos Forbs 67'
22
Nelson Semedo
4
Santiago Bueno
1
Jose Sa
8
Joao Gomes ↓ Jean-Ricner Bellegarde 90'
7
Andre ↓ Tommy Doyle 46'
24
Toti Gomes
9
Jorgen Strand Larsen ↓ Goncalo Guedes 80'

Bench

Coach Gary O'Neil

Manchester City FC Lineups

4-1-4-1

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
Phil Foden	2
Leander Dendoncker	2
Jack Grealish	2

Head to Head

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

2024-10-20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–2 Manchester City FC L 2024-10-05 Brentford FC 5–3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2024-09-28 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–2 Liverpool FC L 2024-09-21 Aston Villa FC 3–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2024-09-15 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–2 Newcastle United FC L 2024-08-31 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D

Manchester City FC Form

2024-10-20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–2 Manchester City FC W 2024-10-05 Manchester City FC 3–2 Fulham FC W 2024-10-01 SK Slovan Bratislava 0–4 Manchester City FC W 2024-09-28 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Manchester City FC D 2024-09-22 Manchester City FC 2–2 Arsenal FC D 2024-09-18 Manchester City FC 0–0 FC Internazionale Milano D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

0.43 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.26 Manchester City FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC16% Draw31% Manchester City FC53%

Actual: Manchester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes26% 0% No74%

Avg goals/match: 1.69

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	79%	21%
± 1.5	50%	50%
± 2.5	24%	76%
± 3.5	10%	90%
± 4.5	3%	97%

Double Chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw

46%

Draw or Manchester City FC

84%

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Manchester City FC

69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC8% Draw57% Manchester City FC35%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 1

22.2%

0 – 0

20.9%

0 – 2

13.9%

1 – 1

10.7%

1 – 0

6.6%

1 – 2

Actual

0 – 3

5.7%

1 – 3

2.8%

2 – 1

0 – 4

1.8%

2 – 0

1.5%

2 – 2

1.5%

Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Handicap	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers	Push	Manchester City FC covers
-2.5	0%	—	100%
-2	0%	2%	98%
-1.5	2%	—	98%
-1	2%	9%	89%
-0.5	11%	—	89%
+0.5	44%	—	56%
+1	44%	29%	27%
+1.5	73%	—	27%
+2	73%	17%	10%
+2.5	90%	—	10%

Clean Sheet

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet

65% ✗

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