Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United | Molineux Stadium | Premier League Matchday 22

A crucial Premier League clash at Molineux as bottom-placed Wolves host sixth-placed Newcastle in Matchday 22. Rob Edwards' side show signs of life in 2026 (unbeaten in four across competitions), while Eddie Howe's Magpies chase European spots amid a strong league run but injury woes.

Current Form and Standings

Wolves sit 20th with just 7 points from 21 games (1 win, 4 draws, 16 losses), the league's worst record. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 41 (-26 GD). However, 2026 brings hope: unbeaten in four (including a 3-0 league win vs West Ham, 1-1 draw at Everton, and 6-1 FA Cup thrashing of Shrewsbury with Jorgen Strand Larsen hat-trick).

Newcastle are 6th with 32 points (9 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses). They boast a three-game league winning streak (including a late 4-3 thriller vs Leeds) and progress in cups, but away form remains poor (only two league road wins all season).

Recent Form (last 5 all comps):

• Wolves: D-W-W-D-W (unbeaten run)

• Newcastle: W-W-W-D-W (strong momentum)

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers: Injuries easing – Rodrigo Gomes and Ladislav Krejci fit; Emmanuel Agbadou back from AFCON. Out: Toti Gomes (hamstring), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (hamstring), Leon Chiwome (knee), Dan Bentley (ankle). Tawanda Chirewa questionable (illness). Jorgen Strand Larsen in form.

Newcastle United: Heavy defensive crisis – Jacob Murphy (thigh), Valentino Livramento (thigh), Fabian Schär (ankle), Dan Burn (broken rib/punctured lung), Emil Krafth (thigh), Jamaal Lascelles (muscular) out. Will Osula (ankle) doubtful. Harvey Barnes key threat.

Head-to-Head Record

Newcastle dominate recent meetings: unbeaten in last eight Premier League games vs Wolves (6 wins, 2 draws), including a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture (September 2025). Wolves' last win over Newcastle was years ago.

At Molineux: All 10 Premier League meetings saw both teams score – the most-played fixture without a clean sheet.

Key Stats:

• Newcastle won last four H2H.

• Over 2.5 goals in five of last six meetings.

• Wolves conceded first in eight of last 10 league games.

Match Prediction and Betting Tips

Newcastle are favorites despite injuries – superior quality and momentum vs Wolves' leaky defense. Wolves' home resilience and recent upturn could frustrate, but Magpies' attack should prevail.

Our Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3 Newcastle United Newcastle extend winning run; expect goals and a comfortable away victory.

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• Main Bet: Newcastle United to win

• Bet on Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals

• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) - Yes

• Bet on anytime scorer: Harvey Barnes

• Risky Bet: Newcastle -1 Handicap

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