Wolves face a daunting Premier League clash at home against Newcastle United at Molineux, as they battle relegation from the bottom of the table while the visitors push for a higher finish.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
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| Venue: | Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton |
| Date: | 18.01.2026 |
| Time: | 14:00 GMT |
Wolves vs Newcastle Form and Head to Head
Wolves' last match saw them draw 1-1 away to Everton in the Premier League. Overall, Wolves have struggled for form, failing to win in 24 of their last 25 Premier League matches.
Newcastle suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester City in the League Cup in their most recent outing. The Magpies have won their last three Premier League matches. The most recent encounter between these two teams saw Newcastle emerge victorious with a 1-0 win at St James' Park in September 2025.
Newcastle have dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning five of the last six meetings, with one draw. Newcastle have won their last four matches against Wolves in all competitions.
Who is the betting favourite in Wolves vs Newcastle?
According to latest odds, Newcastle United enter as clear betting favourites to defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers in their Premier League clash at Molineux. Eddie Howe's team have 55% chance of winning the match while Wolves have 20%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Wolves | 15/4 | BresBet |
| Newcastle | 81/100 | 10bet |
| Draw | 3/1 | Unibet |
Odds last updated at 1:00PM Sunday, 18th January.
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Wolves vs Newcastle Team News
Wolves will be without Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Toti Gomes, and Marshall Munetsi, all sidelined with injuries.
Newcastle have a lengthy injury list, with Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, Tino Livramento, Fabian Schär, and W. Osula all unavailable. Jamaal Lascelles and Jacob Murphy are doubtful.
Wolves vs Newcastle Confirmed Lineups
Wolves (3-5-2): Sá; Bueno, Krejcí, Mosquera; Bueno, Gomes, André, Mané, Tchatchoua; Arokodare, Hee-Chan
Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Trippier; Joelinton, Tonali, Guimarães; Gordon, Woltemade, Barnes
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Wolves vs Newcastle Match Prediction
Newcastle's firepower should overwhelm Wolves' shaky backline, paving the way for a solid away win. The Magpies excel at converting chances and unlocking defenses with flair, easily brushing aside Wolves' cautious setup. They'll boss possession in the Wolves half, cruising to a 0-2 triumph.
Prediction: Wolves 0-2 Newcastle
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Nick Woltemade has failed to exceed 2.5 Shots in 8 of his last 10 games.
Best odds of 9/10 at 10bet while publishing.
Alex Murphy has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of his last 5 games.
Best odds of 17/20 at Coral while publishing.
Lewis Hall has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 7 of his last 10 games.
Best odds of 5/6 at Ladbrokes while publishing.
Bruno Guimaraes has managed To Score Or Assist in 3 of his last 5 games.
Best odds of 9/5 at Paddy Power while publishing.
Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare has failed to exceed 0.5 Shots On Target in 7 of his last 10 games.
Best odds of evens at bet365 while publishing.
Wolves vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tip
Our Wolves vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tip includes:
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Newcastle - Win Market
Over 2.5 - Total Goals Over/Under
Over 3.5 - Total Cards
M. Thiaw Over 1.5 - Tackles
Best odds of 13/2 available at bet365 while publishing.
Newcastle to Win
Newcastle have dominated this fixture, winning 4 of the last 5 games against Wolves. Wolves languish at the bottom of the Premier League table, while Newcastle push up the standings, making the away win a strong leg backed by recent head-to-head superiority.
Over 2.5 Total Goals
This fixture has produced over 2.5 goals in 5 of the last 6 meetings between Wolves and Newcastle. Newcastle's attack exploits Wolves' defensive issues, where both teams have scored in 4 of Wolves' last 5 games and Newcastle have failed to keep a clean sheet in their past 3 outings.
Over 3.5 Total Cards
Wolves' last 5 games have seen over 4.5 cards in 4, highlighting their fiery matches. Newcastle have racked up 10 cards across their last 5 games, suggesting a tense, card-heavy clash at Molineux with referee intervention likely.
Malick Thiaw Over 1.5 Tackles
Malick Thiaw has exceeded 1.5 tackles in 4 of his last 7 games, including recent tallies of 5, 2, and 2 in his past 5 outings (0,5,0,2,2). Facing Wolves' attacking threats, the Newcastle defender should rack up interventions in midfield battles.
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