The match of the 22nd round of the Premier League between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United will take place on 18 January at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers have not tasted defeat in three consecutive Premier League matches. This is the best run in the current campaign. During this sequence the team beat West Ham 3:0 at home and drew 1:1 away with Manchester United and Everton. At the same time, the win over the Londoners remains the only victory in the last 25 Premier League matches (5 draws and 19 defeats). Wolverhampton Wanderers continue to occupy the bottom of the table, but have reduced the gap to the nearest relegation rival to 6 points. In addition, the team remains the worst in attack with just 15 goals scored.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in the club's previous 6 league games.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Wolverhampton Wanderers' last 7 Premier League matches.
- The team has won just 1 of its last 12 home Premier League matches (2 draws and 9 defeats).
Potential Wolverhampton Wanderers Lineup (3-5-2)*
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Jose Sa – Ladislav Krejci, Erison Mosquera, Santiago Bueno – Jackson Tchatchoua, John Arias, Hugo Bueno, Joao Gomes, Mateusz Mane – Hwang Hee-chan, Tolu Arokodare.
Defenders Toti Gomes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde are out due to injury. Midfielder Marshall Munetsi has moved to Paris.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United, coached by Eddie Howe, played both January league matches at home and took full advantage of the crowd. The visitors beat Crystal Palace 2:0 and Leeds 4:3. Interestingly, they could have lost to the newly promoted side, but managed to score two goals after the 90th minute. Before that the club also won away at Burnley 3:1. Newcastle United have not had such a winning run in the Premier League since April last year. As a result, the club rose to 6th place in the table and are now only 3 points from the Champions League zone.
- In the previous 10 Premier League matches the club suffered just two defeats (6 wins and 2 draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 11 of Newcastle United's last 14 league games.
- Both teams scored in 11 of the club's previous 14 Premier League matches.
Potential Newcastle United Lineup (4-3-3)*
Newcastle United: Nick Pope – Lewis Miley, Fabian Schär, Lewis Hall, Malick Thiaw – Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali – Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes.
For injury reasons the match will be missed by forward William Osula and defenders Fabian Schär, Valentino Livramento, Dan Burn and Emil Krafth. The participation of defender Jamaal Lascelles and forward Jacob Murphy is doubtful following injuries.
Referee
Sam Barrott (England)
Matches – 16 (the Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 42;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 2.6;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Per Match (Average) – 22;
Penalties – 6%.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Vs Newcastle United: Match Prediction
The favorites for the upcoming match are the visitors, who are pushing for a top-four finish. Newcastle United have found great form, have started scoring a lot, and have legitimate claims for a Champions League spot. At the same time we would not risk taking a straight Newcastle United win, as they have mediocre away form. In the previous 13 away Premier League matches the club managed just two wins, so attention should be paid to both teams scoring in this game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, apparently freed from pressure, have put together their best unbeaten run of the season. Rob Edwards' side have scored in 5 of their last 7 league matches, but have conceded in 24 of their previous 25 Premier League games. Newcastle United scored in 14 of their last 16 Premier League matches and conceded in 13 of their previous 14 league games. It is also worth adding that both sides scored in the last 9 head-to-head meetings at Molineux in Premier League competition.
Prediction: Both Teams To Score
* For each team the starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is indicated.
