Prediction for match Manchester City — Wolverhampton, 24.01.2026

Match Analysis: Manchester City vs Wolverhampton

In the Premier League on January 24, Manchester City will face Wolverhampton. The odds for a Manchester City win are 1.26, a draw is 7.22, and a Wolverhampton victory is 11.90. In terms of probability, Manchester City is rated at 78.10%, a draw at 13.63%, and Wolverhampton at 8.27%. The odds heavily favor Manchester City, which is also supported by the recent head-to-head statistics: in August 2025, Manchester City thrashed Wolverhampton 4-0, and in May 2025, they won 1-0. In the last five encounters, Manchester City secured four wins, losing only once to Wolverhampton. This trend is reflected in the current odds.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Manchester City has an average possession of 64.8%, receives 2.2 yellow cards, commits 8.6 fouls, and has 1.2 offsides per game. Wolverhampton lags behind with 46.4% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 1 offside. In their last three matches, Manchester City lost to Bodø/Glimt 1-3, was defeated by Manchester United 0-2, and beat Newcastle 2-0. Wolverhampton drew 0-0 with Newcastle, crushed Shrewsbury Town 6-1, and shared points with Everton 1-1. In their last head-to-head on August 16, 2025, Wolverhampton lost 0-4 to Manchester City.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of goal metrics over the last five matches, Manchester City has an average total of 4.2 goals, scoring an average of 2.8 and conceding 1.4. Wolverhampton's average total is 2.8, scoring 2.2 and conceding 0.6. Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 out of their last 5 matches, and under 2.5 in 3 out of 5. In the first half, Manchester City surpassed 1.5 goals twice, while Wolverhampton did so three times. In the second half, Manchester City exceeded 1.5 goals four times, compared to Wolverhampton's once. Manchester City most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (25%), while Wolverhampton scores most in two intervals: 0-15 and 31-45 minutes (27% each). For goals conceded, 60% of Manchester City's come between the 46th and 60th minute, while Wolverhampton concedes 33% in three different intervals. Given Manchester City's high scoring rate and Wolverhampton's decent attacking stats, a bet on over 3.0 total goals at 1.56 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Manchester City averages 6.8 corners per match, while Wolverhampton averages 5.8. For over 9.5 corners, Manchester City has hit this in 3 out of 5 matches, and Wolverhampton in 4 out of 5. For the corners total line, an option is over 12 corners at 2.35, under 12 at 1.53. Manchester City is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.04. Both teams are expected to utilize the flanks actively, which could lead to numerous corner kicks. Overall, a bet on over 12 corners seems justified, considering both teams' averages and recent performances.