Newcastle United vs Wolves: H2H, Form & Prediction
Newcastle United host Wolverhampton Wanderers in what promises to be a stirring Premier League encounter. With Wolves struggling this season and Newcastle looking to impose themselves at home, the stats suggest a match tipped in favour of the Magpies — but Wolves are capable of surprises.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
The recent meetings between these teams show that Newcastle have had the upper hand — especially at home.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total competitive meetings | ~109 matches in all competitions |
| Newcastle wins | 37 |
| Wolves wins | 42 |
| Draws | 30 |
| Recent Premier League meetings (last ~7) | Newcastle unbeaten in last 7 at least |
| Average goals per match (H2H) | ~2.6-2.7 |
| BTTS (Both teams to score in H2H) | High proportion — many matches see both teams score |
Recent Form & Key Stats
Here’s a snapshot of how both clubs have been performing and what goalscoring trends suggest.
| Team | Recent Form (last ~5 matches) | Goals Scored Per Game | Goals Conceded Per Game | Over 2.5 Goals Frequency | BTTS Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | Strong at home; unbeaten recently vs Wolves in PL; some good attacking output. | Scoring over 1.5+ in most games this season. | Occasionally conceding; clean sheets not guaranteed. | Many matches go over 2.5; especially in recent head-to-heads. | High — both teams often score in their meetings. |
| Wolves | Struggling this season; few wins; injuries a problem (e.g. key forwards). | Lower scoring average than Newcastle; goals still possible but less consistently. | Conceding fairly often, especially away. | Have had some high-scoring matches but less reliable in producing over 2.5 than Newcastle. | Often both teams score in matches vs Newcastle at home; more mixed when away. |
Team News & Other Influences
- Newcastle are missing winger Anthony Gordon through suspension.
- They also have injury concerns: Yoane Wissa is out with a knee issue; Jacob Ramsey has an ankle problem.
- Wolves are without striker Jørgen Strand Larsen due to an Achilles injury.
- Psychology plays a part: Newcastle have won several recent matches vs Wolves and seem more comfortable in this pairing.
Prediction & Betting Tips
Putting all of this together… here’s how I see things unfolding, and some picks worth considering.
- Most likely outcome: Newcastle to win by a narrow margin, likely 2-1.
- Alternate result: Draw (1-1) if Wolves defend resolutely and Newcastle miss chances.
- Goals market: Over 2.5 goals expected. The history and scoring trends support this.
- BTTS (Both Teams to Score): Yes — likely both sides will find the net.
- Correct score shout: Newcastle 2-1 Wolves.
Final Thoughts
Newcastle enter this fixture with momentum, home advantage, and Wolves’ injury worries working against them. If Newcastle can start well, use their attacking breadth, and manage Wolves’ counter-threats, they should take the three points. Still, expect Wolves to have moments — this won’t be a blow-out, but a competitive and entertaining match.
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