Wolverhampton Wanderers will entertain Newcastle United at the Molineux Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last four league outings and recorded a 2-1 away win over Bournemouth in their first match back since the international break. They conceded in the 17th minute but second-half goals from Matheus Cunha and Sasa Kalajdzic helped them record an impressive comeback.
The visitors are unbeaten in their last five league games and recorded a 4-0 home win over Crystal Palace last week. Jacob Murphy scored in the first half and also bagged two assists later in the match.
They saw their eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions end on Wednesday as they fell to a 1-0 home loss to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 105 times in all competitions since 1898. They have contested these games closely, with the hosts having a 42-34 lead in wins and 29 games ending in draws.
- Newcastle were unbeaten in their two Premier League meetings last season, recording a 2-1 home win and playing out a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers are unbeaten in their last five Premier League home meetings against the visitors, though four games have ended in draws.
- Newcastle United have just one win in their five away games this season, with that victory coming against Sheffield United in the Premier League last month.
- Six of the last eight meetings between them have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.
- The visitors have the best attacking record in the Premier League this season, scoring 24 goals in nine games. They have also kept clean sheets in four of their last five league games.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Prediction
Wolves head into the match in good form, having avoided defeats in their last four league outings. Interestingly, they have conceded one goal apiece in these four games. They have just one win in their last five home games in the Premier League, with that triumph coming over reigning champions Manchester City last month.
Head coach Gary O'Neil remains without the services of Hugo Bueno through a hamstring injury while Jean-Ricner Bellegarde faces a late fitness test. Nelson Semedo and Mario Lemina return from suspension, which is a welcome boost.
The Magpies have suffered just one loss in their last nine games in all competitions. They have six wins in that period while also keeping six clean sheets. They have suffered two losses in their four away games in the league this season.
Eddie Howe has a selection dilemma heading into the match as Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak picked up injuries in their defeat in the Champions League on Wednesday. Lewis Miley, Elliot Anderson, Sven Botman, and Harvey Barnes meanwhile remain sidelined through injuries.
Sandro Tonali was handed a suspension by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) after breaching betting rules and will not be playing a competitive match until August 2024.
Six of the last nine meetings between the two teams have ended in 1-1 draws and considering the current form of the two teams, another draw seems to be on the cards.
Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Newcastle United
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Hwang Hee-Chan to score or assist any time - Yes