WITB · EPL RESEARCH LAB
Man City BY THE NUMBERS
- League position
- 2
- Record
- 4-0-0
- Goal difference
- +6
- Points
- 12
Attacking Output
Last 4 games
Goals scored
2Ranks 3 of 20 in the leagueShots on target
5.25Ranks 6 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Man City's Expected goals (xG) over its last 4 games (1.9 per game) ranks 6th of 20 in the league.
- Man City's Goals scored over its last 4 games (2 per game) ranks 3rd of 20 in the league.
- Man City has taken 12 points from its last 4 games (W-W-W-W), 3 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Man City's numbers.
Favorable schedule
16Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
0None faced in this sampleBottom-half opponents
4Man City went 4-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Man Utd · 13th · at · W 1-0Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
Expected goals (xG)Last 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game0.77Expected goals (xG)
Opponent strength
Man Utd
2.07 · Rank 2 / 20Season rank in Expected goals (xG)
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game1.88Expected goals (xG)
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0.91 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Expected goals (xG)
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game2.67Expected goals (xG)
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
1.06 · Rank 15 / 20Season rank in Expected goals (xG)
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game2.13Expected goals (xG)
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
1.62 · Rank 10 / 20Season rank in Expected goals (xG)
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Goals scoredLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game1Goals scored
Opponent strength
Man Utd
1.75 · Rank 6 / 20Season rank in Goals scored
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game1Goals scored
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0 · Rank 19 / 20Season rank in Goals scored
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game4Goals scored
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
1.50 · Rank 13 / 20Season rank in Goals scored
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game2Goals scored
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
1.50 · Rank 13 / 20Season rank in Goals scored
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Shots on targetLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game2Shots on target
Opponent strength
Man Utd
5.50 · Rank 4 / 20Season rank in Shots on target
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game4Shots on target
Opponent strength
Coventry City
3.25 · Rank 17 / 20Season rank in Shots on target
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game9Shots on target
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
3.50 · Rank 15 / 20Season rank in Shots on target
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game6Shots on target
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
6 · Rank 1 / 20Season rank in Shots on target
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Finishing Quality
Last 4 games
Goals minus xG
0.14Ranks 9 of 20 in the leagueNon-penalty xG
1.86Ranks 3 of 20 in the leaguexG on target (xGOT)
1.76Ranks 6 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Man City's Goals minus xG over its last 4 games (0.1 per game) ranks 9th of 20 in the league.
- Man City's Non-penalty xG over its last 4 games (1.9 per game) ranks 3rd of 20 in the league.
- Man City has taken 12 points from its last 4 games (W-W-W-W), 3 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Man City's numbers.
Favorable schedule
16Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
0None faced in this sampleBottom-half opponents
4Man City went 4-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Man Utd · 13th · at · W 1-0Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
Goals minus xGLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Man Utd
-0.32 · Rank 15 / 20Season rank in Goals minus xG
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Coventry City
-0.91 · Rank 19 / 20Season rank in Goals minus xG
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
0.44 · Rank 6 / 20Season rank in Goals minus xG
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
-0.12 · Rank 12 / 20Season rank in Goals minus xG
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Non-penalty xGLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game0.77Non-penalty xG
Opponent strength
Man Utd
1.87 · Rank 2 / 20Season rank in Non-penalty xG
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game1.88Non-penalty xG
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0.91 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Non-penalty xG
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game2.67Non-penalty xG
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
1.06 · Rank 15 / 20Season rank in Non-penalty xG
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game2.13Non-penalty xG
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
1.62 · Rank 9 / 20Season rank in Non-penalty xG
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
xG on target (xGOT)Last 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game1.09xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent strength
Man Utd
1.41 · Rank 9 / 20Season rank in xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game1.21xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent strength
Coventry City
1.27 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game2.50xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
0.77 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game2.25xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
1.95 · Rank 3 / 20Season rank in xG on target (xGOT)
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Defensive Solidity
Last 4 games
Expected goals against (xGA)
0.68Ranks 1 of 20 in the leagueGoals conceded
0.50Ranks 2 of 20 in the leaguexG prevented
0.84Ranks 13 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Man City's Expected goals against (xGA) over its last 4 games (0.7 per game) ranks 1st of 20 in the league.
- Man City's Goals conceded over its last 4 games (0.5 per game) ranks 2nd of 20 in the league.
- Man City has taken 12 points from its last 4 games (W-W-W-W), 3 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Man City's numbers.
Favorable schedule
16Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
0None faced in this sampleBottom-half opponents
4Man City went 4-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Man Utd · 13th · at · W 1-0Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
Expected goals against (xGA)Last 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game0.83Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent strength
Man Utd
0.93 · Rank 3 / 20Season rank in Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game0.75Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent strength
Coventry City
1.77 · Rank 16 / 20Season rank in Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game0.59Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
2.46 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game0.57Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
1.15 · Rank 4 / 20Season rank in Expected goals against (xGA)
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Goals concededLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game0Goals conceded
Opponent strength
Man Utd
1.75 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Goals conceded
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game0Goals conceded
Opponent strength
Coventry City
2.50 · Rank 17 / 20Season rank in Goals conceded
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game1Goals conceded
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
2.75 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Goals conceded
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game1Goals conceded
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
1.75 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Goals conceded
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
xG preventedLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game0.29xG prevented
Opponent strength
Man Utd
0.09 · Rank 2 / 16Season rank in xG prevented
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game1.77xG prevented
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0.21 · Rank 5 / 16Season rank in xG prevented
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Comparable opponent evidence is not available for this category.
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game0.46xG prevented
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
0.26 · Rank 7 / 16Season rank in xG prevented
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Chance Creation
Last 4 games
Total shots
13Ranks 11 of 20 in the leagueKey passes
9.75Ranks 12 of 20 in the leagueBig chances created
3.50Ranks 3 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Man City's Total shots over its last 4 games (13 per game) ranks 11th of 20 in the league.
- Man City's Key passes over its last 4 games (9.8 per game) ranks 12th of 20 in the league.
- Man City has taken 12 points from its last 4 games (W-W-W-W), 3 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Man City's numbers.
Favorable schedule
16Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
0None faced in this sampleBottom-half opponents
4Man City went 4-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Man Utd · 13th · at · W 1-0Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
Total shotsLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game6Total shots
Opponent strength
Man Utd
21 · Rank 1 / 20Season rank in Total shots
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game15Total shots
Opponent strength
Coventry City
10.25 · Rank 16 / 20Season rank in Total shots
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game18Total shots
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
10.25 · Rank 16 / 20Season rank in Total shots
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game13Total shots
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
14.75 · Rank 7 / 20Season rank in Total shots
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Key passesLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game3Key passes
Opponent strength
Man Utd
15.25 · Rank 1 / 20Season rank in Key passes
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game11Key passes
Opponent strength
Coventry City
8 · Rank 16 / 20Season rank in Key passes
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game15Key passes
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
8.25 · Rank 15 / 20Season rank in Key passes
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game10Key passes
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
10.50 · Rank 10 / 20Season rank in Key passes
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Big chances createdLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game2Big chances created
Opponent strength
Man Utd
3.25 · Rank 5 / 20Season rank in Big chances created
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game3Big chances created
Opponent strength
Coventry City
1.50 · Rank 19 / 20Season rank in Big chances created
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game5Big chances created
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
3.50 · Rank 3 / 20Season rank in Big chances created
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game4Big chances created
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
3.25 · Rank 5 / 20Season rank in Big chances created
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Physical Battle
Last 4 games
Tackles
13.75Ranks 16 of 20 in the leagueInterceptions
8Ranks 13 of 20 in the leagueDuels won
53.50Ranks 6 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Man City's Tackles over its last 4 games (13.8 per game) ranks 16th of 20 in the league.
- Man City's Interceptions over its last 4 games (8 per game) ranks 13th of 20 in the league.
- Man City has taken 12 points from its last 4 games (W-W-W-W), 3 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Man City's numbers.
Favorable schedule
16Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
0None faced in this sampleBottom-half opponents
4Man City went 4-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Man Utd · 13th · at · W 1-0Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
TacklesLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game13Tackles
Opponent strength
Man Utd
14.25 · Rank 14 / 20Season rank in Tackles
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game13Tackles
Opponent strength
Coventry City
8.25 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Tackles
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game14Tackles
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
23.75 · Rank 1 / 20Season rank in Tackles
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game15Tackles
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
15.75 · Rank 8 / 20Season rank in Tackles
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
InterceptionsLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game10Interceptions
Opponent strength
Man Utd
8.25 · Rank 12 / 20Season rank in Interceptions
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game5Interceptions
Opponent strength
Coventry City
8.50 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Interceptions
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game9Interceptions
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
10 · Rank 4 / 20Season rank in Interceptions
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game8Interceptions
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
12.75 · Rank 1 / 20Season rank in Interceptions
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Duels wonLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game53Duels won
Opponent strength
Man Utd
44.50 · Rank 16 / 20Season rank in Duels won
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game63Duels won
Opponent strength
Coventry City
43 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Duels won
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game51Duels won
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
49.50 · Rank 9 / 20Season rank in Duels won
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game47Duels won
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
54.75 · Rank 4 / 20Season rank in Duels won
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Goalkeeping
Last 4 games
Saves
2.50Ranks 12 of 20 in the leagueClean sheet rate
50Ranks 2 of 20 in the leagueSave percentage
90.90Ranks 1 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Man City's Saves over its last 4 games (2.5 per game) ranks 12th of 20 in the league.
- Man City's Clean sheet rate over its last 4 games (50 per game) ranks 2nd of 20 in the league.
- Man City has taken 12 points from its last 4 games (W-W-W-W), 3 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Man City's numbers.
Favorable schedule
16Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
0None faced in this sampleBottom-half opponents
4Man City went 4-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Man Utd · 13th · at · W 1-0Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · vs · W 1-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
SavesLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this game3Saves
Opponent strength
Man Utd
2.50 · Rank 12 / 20Season rank in Saves
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this game3Saves
Opponent strength
Coventry City
1.75 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Saves
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this game1Saves
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
3.75 · Rank 3 / 20Season rank in Saves
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this game3Saves
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
2.25 · Rank 15 / 20Season rank in Saves
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Clean sheet rateLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Man Utd
0 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Clean sheet rate
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Clean sheet rate
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
0 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Clean sheet rate
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
0 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Clean sheet rate
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Save percentageLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Man Utd
W 1–02026-09-13Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Man Utd
58.80 · Rank 14 / 20Season rank in Save percentage
Opponent / result
vs Coventry City
W 1–02026-09-05Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Coventry City
36.80 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Save percentage
Opponent / result
at Crystal Palace
W 4–12026-08-28Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Crystal Palace
57.70 · Rank 16 / 20Season rank in Save percentage
Opponent / result
vs Bournemouth
W 2–12026-08-23Man City in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Bournemouth
52.90 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Save percentage
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.