Newcastle vs Wolves Prediction 15 January 2025

🔊 Are the "Magpies" aiming for the Champions League zone again? Before the start of the 21st round of the Premier League, Newcastle is just one point away from the top 4, so with a win over Wolverhampton, they could break into it. The match will take place at the "black and whites'" home, St James' Park, making them rightfully considered favorites. Bookmakers predict that the impressive winning streak of the hosts will continue, and the "Wolves" will not be able to stop it despite their best efforts.

📊 Head-to-Head

The last victory of Wolverhampton over Newcastle was in October 2021. Since then, the teams have met six times, and in all cases, the "Magpies" have earned points. Moreover, they have won all three matches at their stadium, conceding only one goal (1:0; 2:1; 3:0). Considering this statistic and the current conditions of the opponents, a bet on the victory of the hosts seems one of the most attractive.

⚪ Newcastle

A month ago, few could have predicted that Newcastle would gain such incredible momentum. However, unexpectedly for everyone, Eddie Howe's team did just that, which allowed them to join the fight for a Champions League spot. The "Magpies" have won 8 out of their last 8 matches and are performing well on all fronts. Alongside their Premier League success, the hosts are heading to the League Cup final, having defeated Arsenal in the first leg of the semi-final (2:0), and have also advanced to the 4th round of the FA Cup. Their reserve squad was enough to eliminate Bromley from League Two (3:1). However, for the upcoming match, they might not be at their optimal lineup. The reason is that Alexander Isak, who has been in brilliant form, got injured. His appearance on the field is questionable, and Krafth, Pope, Wilson, and Lascelles will definitely not be seen.

⚫ Wolverhampton

The "Wolves" also recently advanced to the 4th round of the FA Cup by defeating Bristol City (2:1). The match marked the debut of Emmanuel Agbadou, who transferred from Reims and is expected to strengthen the very vulnerable defensive line of the visitors this season. In the last Premier League round, Wolverhampton conceded three unanswered goals from Nottingham, solidifying their status as the league's most "porous" team (45 goals). Of course, with such play at their own goal, they won't get far, which is why Vítor Pereira's team has the same number of points as Ipswich, who are on the brink of the relegation zone (16 points each). Incidentally, the defeat by the "Foresters" was the Portuguese coach's first on English soil. Without Matheus Cunha in attack, the "Wolves" struggle significantly. Fortunately, the Brazilian has served his suspension and will help his teammates in the upcoming game.

⚽️ Goals Prediction

For 4 consecutive head-to-head meetings, both teams consistently deliver "over," and we don't expect this trend to change. Newcastle has been on an impressive run, while Wolverhampton, as mentioned earlier, concedes even more than rank outsiders but also scores more than many representatives from the top half of the table. We believe that total over 2.5 goals will definitely be achieved. This has been the case in 5 consecutive home matches for the "Magpies" and in as many as 8 consecutive away games for the "Wolves."

🚩 Corners Prediction

Newcastle is good but not so much as to completely neutralize the "Wolves." Wolverhampton delivers more than 2.5 corners in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches against the "Magpies" in the Premier League, and we believe they can surpass this mark again. The visitors' average is 3.3 corners per game.

📝 Match Prediction

The absence of Isak might significantly complicate life for the hosts, but we still believe they won't miss their chance and will add another three points to their tally. Newcastle looks very strong right now. However, they are not perfect in defense, and Wolverhampton will see their main creative unit and top scorer Matheus Cunha return from suspension. Therefore, a bet on Both Teams to Score (Yes) seems most promising. It fits perfectly with our editorial team's expected final score of 2:1.