The reigning Premier League champions will aim to take another step towards defending their crown when Wolverhampton Wanderers visit the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Having won each of their last five league matches, Manchester City sit one point behind Arsenal with a game in hand on the current league leaders.
Can Pep Guardiola’s side keep pace with the Gunners? Or will Wolves disrupt the title race? Keep reading to discover what Forebet’s AI algorithm predicts.
I think you will find that's @LeminaM_13's ball. 🇬🇦⚽️ pic.twitter.com/CbhIYCzY6W— Wolves (@Wolves) April 30, 2024
I think you will find that's @LeminaM_13's ball. 🇬🇦⚽️ pic.twitter.com/CbhIYCzY6W
Manchester City claimed a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest last time out, despite facing a barrage of 14 shots at the City Ground.
Not only have the Cityzens won each of their last five league games, but they have also won eight of their previous 10, avoiding defeat during that period.
Better still, Guardiola’s side have avoided defeat in each of their last 19 Premier League encounters, picking up 15 wins and four draws in the process.
Having won 12 and drawn five of their 17 home league games this season – averaging 2.5 goals per game – Man City will be confident of triumphing once again.
Meanwhile, Wolves returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Luton Town last weekend, courtesy of goals from Hwang Hee-chan and Toti Gomes.
That victory ended a six-game winless run for Gary O’Neil’s men, who recorded two draws and four defeats between late March and mid-April.
It's fair to say that Wolves have been wildly inconsistent on the road this season, recording five wins, four draws and eight losses in 17 away league outings.
Having taken just two points from their previous four away matches, the Wanderers will likely struggle to prevent Man City from claiming all three on Saturday.
Head-to-head: It is worth remembering that Wolves won the reverse fixture 2-1 back in September, despite registering a solitary attempt on target.
Still, Guardiola’s men have won six of their previous seven Premier League meetings with Wolves, scoring over 2.5 goals in five of those victories.
Team news: Man City duo Phil Foden and Ruben Dias could return after missing the previous game due to illness. However, goalkeeper Ederson is a doubt through injury.
Wolves’ injury list has shortened in recent weeks, but they are still without Craig Dawson, Pedro Neto, Leon Chiwone, Noha Lemina and Santiago Bueno.
Regardless of a memorable victory for Wolves in the reverse fixture, all the stats and trends point towards a comfortable home win this time around.
Forebet predicts that Manchester City will score over 2.5 goals and keep a clean sheet on their way to defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers.