Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: match statistics
Manchester City definitely surpasses Wolverhampton in every statistical aspect. The hosts occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 73% matches won at home, scoring an average of 2.45 goals per match while conceding just 0.73. Wolves find themselves in the last, 20th place of the table, have not won any away match this season (0% wins), and concede an average of 1.64 goals on the road while scoring just 0.45. Although Wolverhampton has shown an improvement in form recently (5 matches without defeat), their away statistics remain disastrous - 55% of matches without scoring a goal and 0% clean sheets. Manchester City has a huge advantage in possession (59% vs 43%), shots on target (6.45 vs 2.73), and xG coefficient (1.96 vs 1.02). Taking all these factors into account, a victory for the hosts is highly probable.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Manchester City played against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Manchester City has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Wolverhampton Wanderers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Manchester City scores 2.05 goals per game and allows 0.95. Wolverhampton Wanderers scores 0.68 and allows 1.86. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Manchester City's games and 45% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 45%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester City has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.08 per game. Manchester City takes 14.2 shots per game, while Wolverhampton Wanderers takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Manchester City leads at halftime in 64% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Wolverhampton Wanderers leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.23 after halftime.
When the teams score
Manchester City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Wolverhampton Wanderers, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Manchester City definitely surpasses Wolverhampton in every statistical aspect. The hosts occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 73% matches won at home, scoring an average of 2.45 goals per match while conceding just 0.73. Wolves find themselves in the last, 20th place of the table, have not won any away match this season (0% wins), and concede an average of 1.64 goals on the road while scoring just 0.45. Although Wolverhampton has shown an improvement in form recently (5 matches without defeat), their away statistics remain disastrous - 55% of matches without scoring a goal and 0% clean sheets. Manchester City has a huge advantage in possession (59% vs 43%), shots on target (6.45 vs 2.73), and xG coefficient (1.96 vs 1.02). Taking all these factors into account, a victory for the hosts is highly probable.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Manchester City | Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester City is 201% better for: goals scored per game.
2.05 goals / game - Manchester City · 0.68 goals / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City is 96% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.95 goals / game - Manchester City · 1.86 goals / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Wolverhampton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 22 meczów).
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores in 50% of games (11 of 22 meczów), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Manchester City
Over / Under - Wolverhampton Wanderers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester City is 183% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.18 pts / game - Manchester City · 0.77 pts / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 64% of games and wins 59%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Wolverhampton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 5%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Manchester City
Wolverhampton Wanderers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Manchester City | Liga | Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.75 | ▼ 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 55% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 54% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 26% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Manchester City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
The Premier League match finished Manchester City 2:0 Wolverhampton Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Manchester City score 2.05 goals per game on average and Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.68. The Premier League average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Manchester City's matches and 45% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's.
What form are Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Manchester City have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.