Newcastle vs Wolves: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

Key Points:

• Newcastle host Wolves at St James’ Park on Wednesday night.
• The Magpies are on an eight-game winning streak and in fine form.
• Wolves are fighting for Premier League survival but have shown improvements under Vitor Pereira.

Match Overview

Newcastle United welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to St James’ Park for a Premier League clash on Wednesday night. Eddie Howe’s men are in scintillating form, having won eight consecutive matches in all competitions. Their recent success has fueled hopes of a top-four finish and a Champions League return.

Wolves, meanwhile, are battling near the relegation zone but have shown signs of life under new manager Vitor Pereira. A victory at Bristol City in the FA Cup demonstrated their fighting spirit, but inconsistencies in the Premier League have kept them in a precarious position.

Match Details

• Location: St James’ Park, Newcastle, England
• Date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
• Kick-off Time: 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT
• Referee: Darren England
• VAR: Graham Scott

Newcastle vs Wolves: Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches)

• Newcastle Wins: 3
• Wolves Wins: 0
• Draws: 2
• Last Meeting: Wolves 1-2 Newcastle (15 September 2024, Premier League)

Current Form (All Competitions)

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Team News

Newcastle:

The Magpies have a few injury concerns ahead of this fixture. Alexander Isak missed the weekend match due to a thigh issue, but Eddie Howe is optimistic about his return. Harvey Barnes is sidelined with a muscle injury, joining Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson, Emil Krafth, and Nick Pope on the treatment table. Sven Botman, Jacob Murphy, and Joe Willock are carrying knocks but are expected to feature.

Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.

Wolves:

Wolves are bolstered by the return of Matheus Cunha, who has served his suspension. January signing Emmanuel Agbadou may make his Premier League debut in defense, but Craig Dawson, Toti Gomes, and Nelson Semedo are unavailable. Long-term absentees include Sasa Kalajdzic, Boubacar Traore, Enso Gonzalez, and Yerson Mosquera.

Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Sa; Doherty, Agbadou, Bueno; R. Gomes, Andre, J. Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Cunha, Hwang; Larsen.

Score Prediction

Wolves’ attacking options are strengthened with Cunha’s return, and they’ve become more adventurous under Pereira. However, Newcastle’s red-hot form, combined with their clinical attack and robust defense, gives them a significant edge. Wolves may put up a fight, but the Magpies should have enough firepower to secure another win.

Prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Wolves