Wolves 1-2 Manchester City

Current streaks

Recent form

Wolves

Wolves are currently experiencing a concerning run of form, finding themselves at the bottom of the Premier League table with just one point from seven games. The team is on a five-game losing streak across all competitions, with their last point coming from a draw against Nottingham Forest. Defensively, Wolves have been struggling, conceding an average of 2.67 goals per game and failing to keep a single clean sheet in their last six matches. However, they have managed to score in every game, with both teams scoring in 100% of their recent fixtures. The most notable match in this run was their latest encounter with Brentford, which ended in a high-scoring 5-3 defeat, contributing to the fact that 83% of their recent games have seen over 2.5 goals. Despite their offensive output of 1.5 goals per game, Wolves' defensive frailties have resulted in a goal difference of -7 over this period.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form shows resilience and consistency, with an unbeaten run stretching over their last six matches across all competitions. The team has demonstrated a robust offensive capability, scoring an impressive 12 goals in these games, averaging 2 goals per match. Defensively, they've been solid, conceding only 1 goal per game on average and maintaining 2 clean sheets. Their ability to produce high-scoring encounters is evident, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. The team's draw against Arsenal (2-2) and their recent 3-2 victory over Fulham highlight their capacity for exciting, goal-filled contests. Their 4-0 away win against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League stands out as a particularly dominant performance. Despite three consecutive draws in mid-September, City has bounced back with two wins in their last three matches, showcasing their ability to overcome challenging periods.

Recent home/away form

Wolves

Wolves' recent home form has been concerning, with three consecutive Premier League losses at Molineux. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in their last three competitive home matches. A particularly high-scoring game stands out, with Chelsea inflicting a heavy 6-2 defeat on Wolves. Despite this poor run in the league, Wolves did manage a clean sheet in their 2-0 League Cup victory over Burnley, showing they can still be solid at the back on occasion. Their friendlies at home produced mixed results, with a impressive 3-0 win over RB Leipzig followed by a narrow 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano. Overall, Wolves' home form reflects their current league position, with defensive vulnerabilities being a key issue to address.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent away form has been impressive, with five wins and one draw in their last six matches. The team is currently on a three-game winning streak away from home, showcasing their dominance on the road. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, having kept clean sheets in four of these six matches, including three consecutive shutouts against Slovan Bratislava, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. City's attacking force has been equally formidable, scoring 16 goals in these six games, averaging 2.67 goals per match. Two high-scoring games stand out: a 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League and another 4-0 win against Fulham in the Premier League. With only two goals conceded in these six away matches, Manchester City's goal difference of +14 underlines their exceptional performance both offensively and defensively on their travels.