Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United Match Overview – 18.01.2026
Wolves host Newcastle United at the Molineux Stadium in a desperate attempt to win some points in the Premier League. Stay with us because we are going to preview this fixture for you in the upcoming Betting on goal scorers in soccer matches.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are currently the worst performing team in the English elite division. The Wolves have won just 7 points since the beginning of the season, having won just one game in 21 matches. Because of this they are currently 14 points behind the 17th Nottingham Forest and the relegation zone.
Newcastle on the other hand are very close to Top 5 as they are 6th in the standings with 32 points – just one point behind the 5th Brentford. The Magpies can improve in the remaining of the season, but let’s see how they will do here.
Wolves News & Analysis
Rob Edwards’ Wolves are unbeaten in their last three matches in the league – one win and two draws, but despite of this fact they are not even close to survival at the moment. With 14 points behind the safe zone, Wolves need a miracle to survive. Can they do it?
In their last game Edwards’ boys faced Everton away from home and made their 4th draw for the 2025/26 season – 1-1. Matheus Mane scored Wolves’ only goal in the game.
Jorgen Strand Larsen is among Wolves’ players who could return in the line-up against Newcastle. Wanderers need some new ideas in attack and Strand Larsen is a player who could be used here.
Newcastle United News & Analysis
At this moment Newcastle are enjoying a run of three consecutive wins in the Premier League. The Magpies won against Burnley, Crystal Palace and Leeds which allowed them to climb to 6th place in the table. Now they aim to make it four in a row against the weakest team in the division.
In their last one Newcastle faced Leeds United at home and conceded three times, but still managed to win – 4-3. Harvey Barnes was the hero for Newcastle – he scored two goals, but also scored the crucial 4th one in the 102nd minute of the match.
Eddie Howe was not happy with the Magpies’ performance in defence. The manager is aware that conceding three times at home is a pretty bad sign for the team’s ability to defend at the moment. We shall see how Newcastle will perform in defence in the next one.
Wolves vs Newcastle Betting Predictions
Despite being unbeaten in three consecutive games, Wolves are still not looking like a proper team here. Rob Edwards’ boys are underdogs against Newcastle – a team that is much better in every regard.
- Newcastle United to Win;
- Wolves Under 2.5 Goals;
Head-to-Head Matches
Maybe a bit surprising, but Wolves are doing better in the direct clashes against Newcastle – that’s what statistics is showing us. Wanderers have 41 wins while Newcastle have 38. There are 30 draws as well.
Betting Verdict
Despite having an advantage in the head-to-head records, Wolves are currently underdogs against Newcastle – even at home. They are performing very badly in the league this season. Thank you for being with us and our Betting on goal scorers in soccer matches.
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