City
- City are 2nd in the Premier League with 43 points from 22 games, keeping pace with Arsenal at the top.
- Pep Guardiola’s side are also enjoying their soccer, although in a very different way to the old Wolves.
- Guardiola’s current team is set up to overwhelm opponents with numbers in the front third while remaining compact when out of possession.
- The Citizens’ ability to counter-press high up the field has also helped them to make many turnovers in the opposition half, which they then exploit with their superior quality and speed.
- Erling Haaland is the chief assassin, of course, but Phil Foden has been the architect in the last few matches and is worth a look in the anytime goalscorer odds.
Wolves
- Wolves are bottom of the Premier League with just 8 points from 22 matches.
- The Wolves have improved since Rob Edwards took over as head coach in November, building a solid defensive platform from which to launch counterattacks and looking much more confident in the game.
- A 6 - 1 FA Cup victory was followed by a 3 - 0 league win over West Ham and two tough and gritty draws against Everton and Manchester United.
- José Sá is a big, commanding goalkeeper who makes big stops and leads by example at the back.
Head-to-Head
- Wolves have won only one match against City in the 2020s.
- City have won nine of the last ten meetings between the two clubs in all competitions, including a 4-0 away win and a 5-1 home thrashing in the Premier League.
Key Players
- Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are the main threats for City and deserve attention in the goalscorer markets.
- José Sá provides leadership and big saves for Wolves.
- Mateus Mané and João Gomes can provide energy and ball-winning in midfield while Hwang Hee-chan and Tolu Arokodare will look to exploit space on the counter-attack.
Betting Insights
- Manchester City are very heavy favorites at 1.17 to win this weekend’s Premier League clash against Wolves at the Etihad.
- The Both Teams to Score market at 1.77 is tempting with City’s defensive injuries and Wolves’ improvements in the attacking third.
Prediction
A 2-0 or 3-0 City win looks likely given their recent record against Wolves and the superiority of their players.
