Wolves aim at making back-to-back wins for the first time this season as they face out of form Newcastle this weekend. The match schedules for Saturday at the Molineux Stadium with kickoff at 5 pm.
Bruno Lages picked up his second win after a 1-0 win over Southampton last weekend. On the other hand, Newcastle remains winless in the Premier League following a 1-1 draw to Watford last time out.
It was a spectacular moment last time at St. Mary’s Stadium as Raul Jimenez netted his first goal since his head injury. Goalkeeper Jose Sa is proving such a bargain this campaign after a series of impressive performances at Molineux.
Furthermore, the win was needed for Lages to overcome losses to Brentford and Tottenham. Also, exiting the EFL Cup on penalties to Tottenham. Currently, Wolves sit 14th in the table with six points.
Only Norwich City has fewer goals so far this season than the hosts in the opening six matches. However, the revitalization of Jimenez brings new hope to Molineux.
Sean Longstaff fired a rifle that went past Ben Forster to give Newcastle an early lead. However, Ismaila Sarr equalized in the second half to deny the Magpies their first win of the season.
Moreover, Steve Bruce remains one of the five sides yet to win in the current season. The pressure continues mounting for Steve Bruce to deliver.
Wolves vs. Newcastle Head to Head
Both sides have 13 games against each other, with Wolves taking two wins while Newcastle with four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Southampton 1-0 Wolves
- Wolves 2-2 Tottenham
- Wolves 0-2 Brentford
- Watford 0-2 Wolves
- Wolves 0-1 Man United
Away
- Watford 1-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 1-1 Leeds United
- Man United 4-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-2 Southampton
- Newcastle 0-0 Burnley
Wolves Team News
Long-term absentees at the camp include Pedro Neto, Yerson Mosquera, and Jonny. Rayan Ait-Nouri returns to the fold after a concussion protocol ruled him against Southampton. Adama Traore returns to the fold alongside Trincao in the attack.
Newcastle United Team News
Joe Willock sets to return to the starting lineup this weekend after coming on against Watford last weekend. Injury absentees at the camp include Paul Dummett and Freddie Woodman. Attacking options available include Joelinton and Miguel Almiron. Saint-Maximin is the most informed player after setting up Longstaff’s assist.
Prediction and Odds
We expect a supremacy battle between Traore and Saint-Maximin, but nothing more stands out to expect.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
