The English Premier League will resume play this coming weekend after postponing last week’s slate of games due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Manchester City will travel to Molineux to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in a seemingly lopsided matchup. City enters this game as the top goal-scoring club in the Premier League, while Wolves are tied for the lowest goals scored over the first six matches.
With Wolves coming off their first win of the season and completing the transfer of former Chelsea striker Diego Costa, fans of the club are optimistic entering this match against England’s reigning champions. Even so, optimism may not be enough to compete with the powerhouse that is Manchester City.
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Although Wolves do a superb job of not conceding many goals, the team has had a problem finishing goal-scoring opportunities, despite creating many chances throughout the game. The addition of Costa seems like the club is looking to address this issue. However, it will likely not pay dividends against a world-class club like Man City.
MCFC are heavy favorites entering this game, and with great reason. The Sky Blues have kept busy during the Premier League’s break when they traveled to Spain, where they dominated Sevilla 4-0 in the first game of the UEFA Champions League group stage. However, the champions are clearly in top form and should easily handle the Wolves.
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Wolverhampton vs Manchester City Odds
- 3-Way Handicap: Wolverhampton (+750) | Draw (+450) | Manchester City (-300)
- Draw No Bet: Wolverhampton (+550) | Manchester City (-1000)
- Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (-185) | Under 2.5 (+130)
Wolverhampton vs Manchester City odds are current as of Sept. 14 from BetMGM, unless otherwise noted.
Although oddsmakers are understandably favoring Manchester City heavily in this matchup, there are still several avenues one can take to find value when betting on this game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Wolverhampton has proved to be one of, if not the best, clubs at limiting goals by opponents in the EPL this season. With only four goals conceded over the first six games, manager Bruno Lage has developed a defensive scheme that even gives some top sides trouble.
Even with Manchester City’s success scoring this season, there is evidence that the club may struggle to replicate some of the things they have done against other clubs. So while City will likely finish the match with a convincing result, Pep Guardiola’s team must take advantage of every opportunity because there will not be many.
Manchester City has won the last four matches against the Wolves, including a 5-1 victory in their previous game at the end of last season. Superstar midfielder Kevin De Bryune dominated that game with four goals and will now share the pitch with the Premier League’s top goal scorer, Erling Haaland.
Fans of soccer from around the world have taken note of the Norwegian striker’s play this season as he has taken the EPL by storm. Haaland has 10 goals over the first six games in the Premier League and 12 in all competitions combined.
You can expect the 22-year-old phenom to score in just about every game he is featured in at this point, and this should be no different.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City Prediction
Wolverhampton 1-4 Manchester City
Wolves' suffocating defense has seen plenty of success this season. However, the dominance ends here. While City may not score easily in this contest, you can expect a lopsided result like this one due to the creative and dominant players Guardiola has at his disposal.
Luckily for Lage, the addition of Costa could make an impact immediately. The 33-year-old striker will likely find himself involved in the Wolves' scoring, whether assisting or scoring.
De Bruyne will look to replicate his world-class performance against the Wolves last season and will likely find the back of the net multiple times in this match. The Premier League’s top assist man will also get others involved, such as Phil Foden, who scored his first goal of the season versus Sevilla, and Haaland, who is a lock to score against any opponent.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City Best Bets
➕Manchester City Total Goals Over 2.5 (-185) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 2 Unit(s)
Manchester City has scored over 2.5 goals in four of their last five games in the Premier League and should be able to do so again on the road against Wolves. With City’s midfield playing in exceptional form and world-class play at the forward position, the Sky Blues should have no trouble getting over three goals in this match.
While the Wolves have proven to be the best club at not conceding goals this season, Man City is clearly on another level than every other club in the EPL, with 20 goals scored in only six games. So while Wolverhampton may make things difficult for Guardiola, there would be no reason to bet against one of the hottest clubs in Europe right now.
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➕ Manchester City to win and both teams to score (+180) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit(s)
While Manchester City is practically a lock to win and score in this game, Wolves must also produce a goal for this pick to cash, and that is where the hesitancy lies. However, Wolverhampton should play inspired football after their first big win of the season and will find a way to score before all is said and done.
Man City has struggled against counterattacks, and if Wolves can create a chance, they now have an experienced attacker at the top of the pitch who can help keep the team from ending this match scoreless.
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