Wolves vs Newcastle Prediction 18 January 2026
🔊 Will Wolverhampton's unbeaten streak continue? The Premier League's current underperformers have found their footing, starting to collect points. However, it's too early to relax, especially with Newcastle visiting Molineux, as they aim for a top-five finish. The Magpies are the favorites, but they often face challenges on the road, making this matchup anything but straightforward.
Head-to-Head
📊 In recent years, Newcastle have held the upper hand in head-to-head matchups, winning four consecutive games. However, there's an important caveat regarding the venue. At Molineux, the Magpies have secured just one victory in their last seven outings. The most common result has been a draw, which has occurred five times.
Head-to-head statistics Wolves - Newcastle
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview
It seems Rob Edwards, who took a gamble by taking charge of a team at the bottom of the table, has found a way to connect with his players. Wolverhampton's streak of 12 defeats has turned into four consecutive matches without a loss. The Wolves aren't just scraping together points; they're delivering some solid performances. They even thrashed direct rivals West Ham 3-0, securing their first Premier League victory of the season.
Their next success wasn't far behind. In the third round of the FA Cup, Rob Edwards' protégés demolished Shrewsbury 6-1. Sure, it's an opponent from the fourth tier, but any victory is crucial for Wolverhampton's confidence right now. This match was particularly significant for Jørgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian hadn't scored for the club since October, but here he netted a hat-trick.
Match Results: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Newcastle United Team Overview
A three-game winning streak has brought Newcastle within striking distance of the top five. However, they haven't secured a win in regulation time for over a week. To advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup, they had to endure 120 minutes and a penalty shootout against Bournemouth (3-3; 7-6 on penalties).
Eddie Howe's men expended a lot of energy, which likely left them short-handed for their next crucial match. Their chances of defending the League Cup trophy took a significant hit after losing the first leg of the semi-final to Manchester City (0-2). The Citizens were more dangerous in creating chances and deservedly won, with even home advantage proving insufficient for Newcastle. What will happen on the road, where they've suffered six defeats in their last nine away games?
Match Results: Newcastle United
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
🎙 Rob Edwards after his team's commanding performance in the FA Cup: "A solid display. Professional, high-quality. I'm really pleased for Jorgen; I know he's pleased with himself too. We delighted the fans with goals and gave them an enjoyable evening."
❌ The hosts have a few injury concerns. Toti Gomes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde remain sidelined, having been out for about a month. However, there's positive news as key center-back Emmanuel Agbadou returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Newcastle United
🎙 Eddie Howe at a recent press conference: "I think the match against Manchester City reflected the physical and psychological fatigue from the 120 minutes in the FA Cup. Yes, there was squad rotation, but when I assess the game, I can see the players were not in top physical shape. Ahead of the match with Wolverhampton, the situation is similar, but we've done our best to refresh the squad and are eager to show our best side. It's an important game; we've achieved good results in recent league matches and want to extend this run."
❌ William Osula and Dan Burn are regaining fitness but aren't ready to play yet. The same goes for Jacob Murphy. According to Eddie Howe, scans didn't reveal a serious injury, but to avoid risks, the midfielder will be kept out of the squad. Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles remain sidelined, and they were recently joined by Fabian Schär and Tino Livramento. The former will be out for up to three months, while the latter is expected to be sidelined for around eight weeks.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Samuel Barrott is the kind of referee who can calm the game without resorting to excessive warnings. The Englishman's average this season stands at 3.9 cards per game, and in six consecutive Premier League matches, he has shown fewer than 4.5 yellow cards. Considering this bet has hit in 9 of Newcastle's last 10 away league games, it's a solid choice.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
When Wolverhampton and Newcastle meet at Molineux, expect goals from both sides. This trend has held strong for seven consecutive matches since 2019! Moreover, in 4 of the last 5 games involving the Wolves, the bet on both teams to score (yes) has proven profitable.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Who ranks worst in the league for corners per game? It's Wolverhampton, of course. With just three corner kicks on average per home match, it's a startlingly low figure. This points towards a promising bet: under 5.5 corners for the hosts, which has come through in 11 of the last 12 head-to-heads between the Wolves and Newcastle in the Premier League.
Editorial Prediction
In our view, the bookmakers are significantly underestimating the hosts, and this should be taken advantage of. The Wolves have gained confidence after a series of successful results, proving they're not to be written off just yet. Newcastle are also performing well and competing for a top spot in the table, but they are suffering from squad shortages and considerable fatigue following cup matches, as Eddie Howe himself mentioned. Additionally, historically, trips to Molineux have been challenging for the Magpies.
Considering all this, we find a bet on Wolverhampton to win with a +1 handicap to be logical. We anticipate a high-scoring draw with a scoreline of 1-1 between the teams, although we wouldn't be too surprised by a narrow win for the underdog.
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