Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction

This Tuesday’s Premier League action sees Wolverhampton Wanderers make the trip to face Newcastle United at St James’ Park. This is a crucial match for both sides as one team needs to try and escape the bottom half of the table and the other could have a solid push for the UEFA Champions League places come the end of the season.

Key Stats

• Newcastle United have scored 12 goals in their last 5 games across all competitions whereas Wolverhampton Wanderers have scored 9 goals in their last 5 games across all competitions
• Wolverhampton Wanderers haven’t managed to beat Newcastle United in their last 6 meetings (4W-2D)
• Newcastle United have won their last 8 consecutive matches across all competitions

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Newcastle United come into this match in flying form, holding an eight game winning streak across all competitions, the latest victory against Bromley on Saturday in the Third Round of the FA Cup. Wolves on the other hand have picked up their form since handing Gary O’Neil the sack last month. It is three wins, a loss and a draw for them over their five most recent games. Both teams have a great attacking player each in Isak and Cunha so that should be a good battle to watch this Wednesday.

Newcastle United Preview

Formation: 4-1-2-3

Predicted Line-Up: Martin Dúbravka; Lewis Hall, Dan Burn, Fabian Schär (c), Tino Livramento; Sandro Tonali; Joelinton, Bruno Guimarães; Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy

Unlike their opponents, Newcastle United are having a fantastic start to the season, finding themselves just outside the UEFA Champions League places, having secured the only UEFA Europa League spot. After 20 games they sit in fifth place with 10 wins, five losses and five draws. Those matches have left them with 35 points, just a single point behind fourth placed Chelsea. Newcastle will be hoping that Chelsea will drop points against Bournemouth in their Tuesday night match and that they can see off Wolves in this one to climb into the top four. Stepping up this season for The Magpies has been striker Alexander Isak, putting his name upon the scoresheet 13 times in the 18 matches he has featured in, as well as providing four assists. With speculation that Isak leave the club this January transfer window, he will have to try and focus on his game more than ever this Wednesday and place all the rumours aside.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Preview

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Line-Up: José Sá; Santiago Bueno, Emmanuel Agbadou, Matt Doherty (c); Rayan Aït-Nouri, João Gomes, André, Rodrigo Gomes; Matheus Cunha, Hee-chang Hwang; Jørgen Strand Larsen

Wolverhampton Wanderers have had a shocking start to the season, finding themselves in a relegation battle almost halfway through the season now. After 20 games they sit in 17th place with four wins, 12 losses and four draws. Those matches have left them with 16 points, sharing that tally with 18th placed Ipswich Town but goal difference the reason as to why they are not lower down table. In the goals for Wolves has been Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian has found the back of the net 10 times this season as well as being a provider for four assists to his teammates. He will most likely be the best threat for his side this Wednesday.

Head To Head Stats: Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

The last five faceoffs have been split in the favour of Newcastle United, winning three of the last five matches, drawing the remaining games. It looks like it will be business as usual this Wednesday with both sides a few goals in the process.

15th September 2024 – Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Newcastle United – Premier League

2nd March 2024 – Newcastle United 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers – Premier League

28th October 2023 – Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-2 Newcastle United – Premier League

12th March 2023 – Newcastle United 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers – Premier League

28th August 2022 – Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Newcastle United – Premier League

Betting Tips For Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Newcastle United cannot stop scoring goals at the moment. Wolves have played better away and have the opportunity to grow under fairly newly appointed manager Vítor Pereira.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with a Both Teams To Score + Over 3.5 Goals as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 29/20 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £24.50 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Newcastle United 4-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers