Newcastle vs Wolves Prediction, Lineups, Preview, and Team News | Premier League, January 15, 2025

Newcastle vs Wolves Preview

• Competition: Premier League.
• Date: Wednesday, January 15.
• Time: 7:30 PM GMT.
• Venue: St. James’ Park.

Newcastle vs Wolves will take place at St. James’ Park in the late kick-off slot on January 15 in the Premier League as the fifth-placed side gears up to host the team in 17^th place.

The Magpies will enter this contest on the back of a great run of form. They have won each of their last eight matches across competitions as they continue their mid-season resurgence. Wins over Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal in this span will give Newcastle additional confidence as they gear up for the second half of the season. They have scored 12 goals in their last five matches and conceded just two, keeping three clean sheets as well.

Wolves, on the other hand, will enter this game on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won three of their last five matches across competitions, drawing one and falling to one defeat as well. They secured wins over Leicester and Manchester United before drawing with Spurs and losing to Forest. With nine goals scored and six conceded, Wolves have kept two clean sheets in their last five matches. They won 2-1 away at Bristol City in their last match in the FA Cup.

Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Newcastle Team News

Manager Eddie Howe rotated his squad quite a bit in the team’s last two games – one in the EFL Cup and the other in the FA Cup. However, he will return to his preferred XI for the Premier League in the next one. Unfortunately, the team will be without Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson and Nick Pope. Fabian Schar and Bruno Guimaraes will return from suspension and be available for selection.

Wolves Team News

Manager Vitor Pereira fielded a full-strength lineup in the team’s last match but they lost 3-0 at home. There were no new injuries or suspensions picked up in that match, but Matheus Cunha will mark his return from suspension. Toti Gomes, Andre, Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore and Enso Gonzalez will all miss out through injuries.

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka.

Defenders: Valentino Livramento, Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall.

Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (C), Sandro Tonali, Joelinton.

Forwards: Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.

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Wolves Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper: Jose Sa.

Defenders: Matt Doherty (C), Santiago Bueno, Rayan Ait Nouri.

Midfielders: Pedro Lima, Tommy Doyle, Joao Gomes, Rodrigo Gomes.

Forwards: Matheus Cunha, Hwang Hee-chan, Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Newcastle vs Wolves Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have met regularly in the Premier League over the last decade or so, barring the couple of seasons one or the other was down in the EFL Championship. Newcastle have been dominant in their meetings against Wolves of late, securing three wins in the last five matches. There have been two draws in the other games.

Key Players to Watch

Alexander Isak (Newcastle)

Isak has been in red-hot form for the Magpies recently and has been among the goals as well. He has netted seven times in Newcastle’s last five games across competitions and has risen to become the club’s top contributor this season. His 13 goals have come from 11.77 xG, meaning the Swede has stayed relatively on track in terms of his expected output.

Matheus Cunha (Wolves)

Cunha, like his counterpart for Newcastle, has been in great form recently and seems to be at the heart of most things his team does positively. The Brazilian facilitates play really well and has bagged 14 goal contributions so far in the Premier League. His 10 goals have come from just 4.08 xG, meaning he has been over-performing heavily this season. However, the team will expect that to continue.

Newcastle vs Wolves Prediction

Going by both teams’ recent form as well as their recent head-to-head record, it seems like Newcastle have momentum on their side to go and win this one. Playing at St. James’ Park also seems to work like having a 12^th man in the team and the Magpies should defeat Wolves with relative ease.

Prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Wolves

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