Manchester City Team Analysis & Statistics
This page provides a detailed statistical analysis of Manchester City's 2025/26 season, with a primary focus on their Premier League performance.
The analysis covers league results, goals scored and conceded, home and away performance, clean sheets, recent form, Over/Under goal statistics, Both Teams To Score (BTTS) results, first-half and second-half performance, and results across major competitions.
The purpose of this page is to present historical football data in a clear and accessible format while providing context around what the statistics show.
Historical statistics describe previous performances and do not guarantee future match results.
Team Overview
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Team | Manchester City |
| Country | England |
| Primary Competition | Premier League |
| Season | 2025/26 |
| League Position | 2nd |
| Matches Played | 38 |
Manchester City completed the 2025/26 Premier League season in second place, recording 23 wins, nine draws and six defeats.
Premier League Season Summary
Manchester City finished the 2025/26 Premier League season with 78 points from 38 matches. The official Premier League statistics record 77 goals scored and 35 goals conceded.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 38 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Points | 78 |
| Goals Scored | 77 |
| Goals Conceded | 35 |
| Goal Difference | +42 |
| Goals Per Match | 2.03 |
| Goals Conceded Per Match | 0.92 |
| Clean Sheets | 16 |
| Win Rate | 60.5% |
| Points Per Match | 2.05 |
Manchester City won 23 of their 38 league matches, giving them a 60.5% win rate.
They scored an average of 2.03 goals per match and conceded 0.92 goals per match.
Premier League Results
The complete Premier League match record should be displayed using verified match data.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-16 | Premier League | Wolves | Away | W | 4-0 |
| 2025-08-23 | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur | Home | — | — |
The official Premier League website provides Manchester City's season results and match information.
Recent Form
Manchester City's final five Premier League results are analysed separately from their full-season record.
Recent Form: LDWWD
| Metric | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Wins | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Points | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 11 |
| Goals Conceded | 6 |
| Goals Per Match | 2.20 |
| Goals Conceded Per Match | 1.20 |
| Clean Sheets | 2 |
Manchester City collected 8 points from their final five league matches, equivalent to 1.60 points per match.
Their five-match sample is smaller than the full 38-match season, so recent form should be considered as a short-term measure rather than a complete representation of team performance.
Home Performance
Manchester City's Premier League record at home was:
| Statistic | Home |
|---|---|
| Matches | 19 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Points | 45 |
| Goals Scored | 45 |
| Goals Conceded | 14 |
| Goal Difference | +31 |
| Goals Per Match | 2.37 |
| Goals Conceded Per Match | 0.74 |
| Clean Sheets | 9 |
| Win Rate | 73.7% |
Manchester City won 14 of their 19 home matches.
Their home scoring average was 2.37 goals per match, while they conceded 0.74 goals per match.
They recorded nine home clean sheets, equivalent to 47.4% of their home matches.
Away Performance
Manchester City's away Premier League record was:
| Statistic | Away |
|---|---|
| Matches | 19 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Points | 33 |
| Goals Scored | 32 |
| Goals Conceded | 21 |
| Goal Difference | +11 |
| Goals Per Match | 1.68 |
| Goals Conceded Per Match | 1.11 |
| Clean Sheets | 7 |
| Win Rate | 47.4% |
Manchester City recorded nine wins, six draws and four defeats away from home.
They scored 32 goals and conceded 21 in their 19 away matches.
Home vs Away Comparison
| Metric | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Win Rate | 73.7% | 47.4% |
| Points Per Match | 2.37 | 1.74 |
| Goals Per Match | 2.37 | 1.68 |
| Goals Conceded Per Match | 0.74 | 1.11 |
| Clean Sheet Rate | 47.4% | 36.8% |
| Over 2.5 Rate | 73.7% | 52.6% |
The historical figures show a clear difference between Manchester City's home and away results.
Their home win rate was 26.3 percentage points higher than their away win rate.
Their scoring average was also higher at home, while their goals-conceded average was lower.
These statistics describe the observed results; they do not establish that venue was the sole cause of the differences.
Goals Scored
Manchester City scored 77 Premier League goals during the 2025/26 season. The official Premier League club statistics list City first for goals scored with 77.
| Scoring Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Goals | 77 |
| Goals Per Match | 2.03 |
| Matches Scoring | 34/38 |
| Scoring Rate | 89.5% |
| Matches Scoring 2+ | 24/38 |
| Rate Scoring 2+ | 63.2% |
| Matches Scoring 3+ | 8/38 |
| Rate Scoring 3+ | 21.1% |
Manchester City scored at least once in 34 of 38 matches.
They scored two or more goals in 24 matches.
Goals Conceded
Manchester City conceded 35 goals in 38 Premier League matches.
| Defensive Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Goals Conceded | 35 |
| Goals Conceded Per Match | 0.92 |
| Clean Sheets | 16 |
| Clean Sheet Rate | 42.1% |
| Matches Conceding | 22/38 |
| Matches Conceding 2+ | 5/38 |
| Rate Conceding 2+ | 13.2% |
Manchester City prevented the opposition from scoring in 16 of their 38 league matches.
First-Half and Second-Half Performance
| Period | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| First Half | 41 | 10 |
| Second Half | 36 | 25 |
Manchester City scored 41 goals before half-time and 36 after the interval.
The defensive split was different, with 10 goals conceded in the first half and 25 in the second half.
This is a statistical observation rather than evidence of a specific tactical cause.
Half-Time Results
| Half-Time Result | Matches | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Leading | 24 | 63.2% |
| Drawing | 11 | 28.9% |
| Losing | 3 | 7.9% |
Manchester City were leading at half-time in 24 of 38 Premier League matches.
They were level in 11 and behind in three.
Half-Time to Full-Time
| Scenario | Count | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Leading HT → Win | 16 | 66.7% |
| Leading HT → Draw | 6 | 25.0% |
| Leading HT → Loss | 2 | 8.3% |
| Drawing HT → Win | 7 | 63.6% |
| Drawing HT → Draw | 2 | 18.2% |
| Drawing HT → Loss | 2 | 18.2% |
| Trailing HT → Win | 0 | 0% |
| Trailing HT → Draw | 1 | 33.3% |
| Trailing HT → Loss | 2 | 66.7% |
Of the matches in which Manchester City led at half-time, 16 ended in victories.
City did not win any of the three matches in which they were trailing at half-time.
Clean Sheet Analysis
| Metric | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Sheets | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Clean Sheet Rate | 42.1% | 47.4% | 36.8% |
Manchester City's overall clean-sheet rate was 42.1%.
The home rate was higher at 47.4%, compared with 36.8% away.
Over/Under Goals Analysis
| Market | Matches | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Goals | 37/38 | 97.4% |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 33/38 | 86.8% |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 24/38 | 63.2% |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 8/38 | 21.1% |
Over 2.5 Goals occurred in 24 of Manchester City's 38 Premier League matches, representing 63.2%.
This means those matches contained at least three total goals.
Home vs Away
| Market | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 14/19 — 73.7% | 10/19 — 52.6% |
| Under 2.5 | 5/19 — 26.3% | 9/19 — 47.4% |
The historical Over 2.5 rate was higher in City's home matches.
BTTS Analysis
BTTS stands for Both Teams To Score.
| Metric | Matches | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| BTTS Yes | 19/38 | 50.0% |
| BTTS No | 19/38 | 50.0% |
| Home BTTS Yes | 9/19 | 47.4% |
| Away BTTS Yes | 10/19 | 52.6% |
Both teams scored in 19 of Manchester City's 38 Premier League matches.
The BTTS rate was 47.4% at home and 52.6% away.
BTTS and Over 2.5 are separate measurements. For example, a 1-1 result is BTTS Yes but Under 2.5 Goals.
Match Result Distribution
| Result | Matches | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 23 | 60.5% |
| Draws | 9 | 23.7% |
| Losses | 6 | 15.8% |
Manchester City's 38 league matches produced 23 wins, nine draws and six defeats.
Performance by Competition
Premier League
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 38 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Points | 78 |
| Goals Scored | 77 |
| Goals Conceded | 35 |
| Position | 2nd |
UEFA Champions League
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 16 |
| Goals Conceded | 14 |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
The Champions League statistics should be presented separately from the Premier League because the competitions have different formats, opponents and match samples.
FA Cup
Manchester City's FA Cup results should be presented using the verified competition record.
EFL Cup
Manchester City's EFL Cup results should likewise be presented using the verified competition record.
Premier League Comparison
| Team | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1st | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 |
| Manchester City | 2nd | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 |
| Manchester United | 3rd | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 |
| Aston Villa | 4th | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 |
| Liverpool | 5th | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 |
The official Premier League table confirms Manchester City's second-place finish.
City scored 77 goals, six more than Arsenal's 71, but Arsenal conceded eight fewer goals.
The comparison illustrates that attacking output alone does not determine league position.
Statistical Trends
The main historical trends in Manchester City's 2025/26 Premier League data were:
Strong scoring output
Manchester City scored 77 goals, averaging 2.03 per match.
Low goals conceded
They conceded 35 goals, an average of 0.92 per match.
Home advantage in results
Their recorded home win rate was higher than their away win rate.
Home scoring
The team averaged 2.37 goals per home match compared with 1.68 away.
First-half scoring
City scored 41 first-half goals.
Second-half concessions
They conceded 25 goals in the second half compared with 10 in the first.
Over 2.5
Over 2.5 total goals occurred in 24 of 38 matches.
BTTS
BTTS Yes occurred in 19 of 38 matches.
What the Statistics Show
The 2025/26 data describes a Manchester City side that produced high attacking numbers while also maintaining a relatively low goals-conceded total.
Their 77 goals scored and 35 goals conceded resulted in a +42 goal difference.
The strongest difference between home and away performance was in results: City won 14 of 19 home matches compared with nine of 19 away matches.
The goal-by-half data also shows a notable distribution. City scored more frequently in the first half, while their goals conceded were more concentrated in the second half.
These observations describe historical performance. They should not be presented as predictions or guarantees for future matches.
Understanding Team Statistics
What is team analysis?
Team analysis is the examination of a football team's performance using match results, scoring statistics, defensive statistics and other measurable indicators.
Which statistics are useful?
Common indicators include:
- Wins
- Draws
- Losses
- Points
- Goals scored
- Goals conceded
- Goal difference
- Goals per match
- Clean sheets
- Home and away records
- Recent form
- Over/Under results
- BTTS results
What does Over 2.5 Goals mean?
Over 2.5 Goals means that a match contains three or more total goals. Examples include 2-1, 3-0 and 2-2.
What does BTTS mean?
BTTS means Both Teams To Score. BTTS Yes means both teams scored at least once. BTTS No means at least one team failed to score.
Why are home and away statistics separated?
Teams can record different results at home and away. Separating the samples allows those historical differences to be measured rather than combining them into one figure.
What is recent form?
Recent form is a defined sample of a team's latest matches. A five-match form sequence should not be treated as equivalent to a full-season sample.
Can historical statistics predict future matches?
Historical statistics can provide useful context but cannot guarantee future results. Future performance can be affected by injuries, suspensions, tactical changes, player selection, opposition quality and other factors.
Why does sample size matter?
Larger samples generally provide more historical observations. A five-match sample can change considerably after one additional result, while a full-season sample contains considerably more information.
What is a clean sheet?
A clean sheet occurs when a team prevents its opponent from scoring. Manchester City recorded 16 Premier League clean sheets in 2025/26.
How Team Statistics Are Calculated
- Goals Per Match: Total Goals Scored ÷ Matches Played
- Goals Conceded Per Match: Total Goals Conceded ÷ Matches Played
- Win Rate: Wins ÷ Matches Played × 100
- Points Per Match: Total Points ÷ Matches Played
- Clean Sheet Rate: Clean Sheets ÷ Matches Played × 100
- Over 2.5 Rate: Matches With 3+ Total Goals ÷ Matches Analysed × 100
- BTTS Rate: Matches Where Both Teams Scored ÷ Matches Analysed × 100
Percentages are rounded for display.
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Data Sources and Methodology
The statistics on this page are based on football competition data and the sources identified below.
The primary analysis focuses on Manchester City's 2025/26 Premier League season, with other competitions presented separately.
Competition Selection
The Premier League analysis covers all 38 league matches. European and domestic cup competitions are presented separately because their formats and match samples differ from the league.
Season Selection
The analysis covers the 2025/26 season.
Match Sample
The Premier League calculations use all 38 league matches. Recent form uses the defined five-match sample.
Statistical Calculations
All rate statistics are derived from the underlying match totals.
Source Consistency
Different football-data providers may occasionally report different values because of corrections, definitions or methodologies. Where possible, YowTips should use one consistent data provider for each statistical category.
Data Verification
Before publication, match results and cumulative statistics should be checked against the relevant official competition source.
Update Policy
Statistics should be updated when new verified match data becomes available. For completed seasons, historical statistics should remain associated with their respective season.
Data and Statistics Disclaimer
The information on this page is provided for informational and educational purposes.
YowTips makes reasonable efforts to use reliable football data sources, but statistics may be corrected or updated by the relevant providers.
Different providers may report different values for certain statistics, particularly advanced metrics.
Historical performance does not guarantee future results.
Football matches can be influenced by injuries, suspensions, tactics, team selection, opposition quality, scheduling and other factors.
No statistic presented on this page should be interpreted as a guarantee of a future match outcome.
Sources
- Premier League — Manchester City Statistics — official club statistics for the 2025/26 season.
- Premier League — 2025/26 League Table — official final league standings.
- Premier League — Club Goals Statistics 2025/26 — official club scoring statistics.
- FBref — Football Statistics — supplementary football statistics and historical data.
- UEFA — Manchester City Statistics — Champions League competition data.