Wolverhampton Wanderers to face Newcastle United in exciting matchup

On 15th September 2024, Wolverhampton Wanderers will face Newcastle United in a Premier League clash. Historically, Newcastle United has had the upper hand, winning 7 out of the last 20 encounters compared to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 4 victories, with 9 games ending in a draw. The last meeting saw Newcastle securing a narrow 1-0 win. Wolverhampton have been moderate performers at home, while Newcastle have mirrored that with average away form.

The stats also reveal a tendency for goals, with past matches averaging 2.6 goals and Both Teams To Score (BTTS) occurring 70% of the time. This season, Wolverhampton have been securing 1.5 Points Per Game at home, whereas Newcastle are slightly better with 1.6 Points Per Game on the road.

Given the historical draw frequency and both sides’ current form, another closely contested affair is expected. A draw with both teams finding the back of the net seems a plausible outcome.

Insights

• Wolverhampton Wanderers have won 4 out of 20 previous meetings with Newcastle United.
• Newcastle United have won 7 out of 20 previous meetings with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• 9 matches between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United have ended in a draw.
• Previous matches between these teams have averaged 2.6 goals per game.
• Both teams have scored (BTTS) in 70% of their past encounters.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers have an average home form this season.
• Newcastle United have an average away form this season.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers have averaged 1.5 points per game in home matches this season.
• Newcastle United have averaged 1.6 points per game in away matches this season.
• The last meeting between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United ended with a 1-0 win for Newcastle United.

Match Forecast

• Newcastle United will likely create and finish multiple scoring chances due to their strength in finishing.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers may struggle to keep possession, leading to turnovers and potential counter-attacks by Newcastle.
• Given Newcastle’s weaknesses in defending set pieces and against long shots, Wolverhampton might capitalize through direct free kicks and long shots.
• Both teams may frequently hand over possession, resulting in a match with lots of turnovers and potentially chaotic periods of play.
• Newcastle’s strength in attacking down the wings could exploit Wolverhampton’s vulnerability to skillful players and counter-attacks.
• Wolverhampton will likely attempt through balls and long balls to bypass Newcastle’s high pressing and aggressive play.
• Defensive errors and fouling in dangerous areas are probable from both teams, leading potentially to set-piece opportunities.
• Newcastle’s weakness in aerial duels may offer Wolverhampton an advantage in aerial battles, particularly from set pieces.
• Wolverhampton’s struggle in defending set pieces and counter-attacks might result in conceding goals from Newcastle’s wing-play and set pieces.