Newcastle are finally looking for their first win of the season

Wolverhampton will be looking for their next win in the Premier League. In front of a home crowd at the Molineux, the Wolves’ opponents are Newcastle. In the game directly before the international break, a success should once again provide a good mood.

Ahead of the Wolverhampton vs Newcastle match, betting odds indicate a favourite role for the hosts Wolverhampton are not playing outstandingly but have started the season better than the visitors. Newcastle are still struggling with some problems and desperately need points

There is a lot at stake for both teams. Newcastle in particular are already under a bit of pressure. The game at Molineux kicks off at 4pm on Saturday.

Wolverhampton – Statistics & current form

Wolves are battling back-to-back series. They have lost four home games in a row in the Premier League and have not managed a single win in their last seven home games against Newcastle. On a positive note, however, the team has shown slight improvements recently. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement.

Before the match between Wolverhampton and Newcastle, the odds show that the hosts are favourites. However, this is more due to Newcastle’s weakness than Wolves’ performances so far. The hosts are still waiting for a home goal this season and for a goal in the first half

Wolverhampton’s lacklustre attack is one reason why, ahead of Wolverhampton v Newcastle, our value tip is that, contrary to previous stats, this game will not see both teams score in a head-to-head comparison

Wolverhampton need to get their attack going

The meagre two goals scored by coach Bruno Lage’s team so far have been enough for six points. That’s why Wolverhampton aren’t in too much of a mess. Last week’s 1-0 win at Southampton in the league was very important and showed that the team is intact.

In front of a home crowd, Wolves can be expected to adopt a slightly more attacking approach again in the game against Newcastle. A return to a back four is possible. Compactness is important, but not the only element the hosts will want to bring to the pitch. Relief and some control of the game through possession and attacking play are also part of it.

Given the less than stellar performances offensively and the form of both teams, our prediction ahead of Wolverhampton v Newcastle is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored

Predicted Wolverhampton line-up:
José Sa – Semedo, Saiss, Coady, Marcal – Neves, Dendoncker, Moutinho – Adama, Trincao, Jimenez

Last matches played by Wolverhampton:

Newcastle – Statistics & current form

It was already clear before the first matchday that the 2021/22 season could be difficult for Newcastle. The team does not have the necessary quality in some positions to enjoy a quiet season. And so Newcastle must be anxious early in the season. After all, the team often looked very good at Wolves in the Premier League.

Three points from six games, no win yet in the new season: that Newcastle go into this game as underdogs is not exactly surprising. Most recently there was a 1:1 against Watford, which included some decent approaches, but in the end Newcastle could not be satisfied. Wolves are a direct competitor and a defeat should be avoided at all costs.

Because internally, things are already bubbling up. Steve Bruce, coach of the Magpies, is ticked off. He, too, needs results. The end of pre-season gave him confidence, but now his team has slid straight back into the first real crisis of the new season.

Newcastle want to win at their favourite opponent

After all, Newcastle have always looked very good against Wolverhampton in recent years. Wolverhampton failed to win seven games in a row at Molineux. Against this favourite opponent, Newcastle now want to get a three-pointer and thus get the first win of the new season to start the season the right way.

Recently, Newcastle operated in a 4-2-3-1 system, which did not completely match the team’s strengths either. Almiron, actually a player for the playmaker position, had to play in the wing area. That was not ideal. But there is no perfect formation anyway, coach Bruce always has to make compromises.

Against Watford, at least defensively it was more or less right. There are slight positive signs here. Therefore, before the match between Wolverhampton and Newcastle, our tip is that all in all less than 2.5 goals will be scored

Predicted Newcastle line-up:
Darlow – Fernandez, Clark, Schär – Krafth, S. Longstaff, Willock, Lewis – Almiron, Saint-Maximin – Gayle

Last matches played by Newcastle:

Wolverhampton – Newcastle Direct comparison / H2H record

As already indicated, Newcastle have a very good record in the Premier League in their last twelve matches. Overall, however, the pendulum swings slightly in the direction of Wolverhampton Wanderers. In total, Wolves have won 40 matches, while Newcastle have won 32. 27 games ended in a draw.

Wolverhampton – Newcastle Tip

Wolverhampton and Newcastle both need something tangible to avoid slipping into crisis right at the start of the season. Wolves already have two wins to their name, but the hosts haven’t played the stars out of the sky yet either.

For Newcastle, visits to Wolves have often been associated with positive news. That should be the case this time as well. Overall, however, two teams face each other that have difficulties, especially offensively. Therefore, before the match Wolverhampton vs Newcastle our prediction is that less than 2.5 goals will fall