Newcastle United vs Wolves Match Preview: History, Stats, and Betting Odds
A Rivalry Steeped in History
Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, two of England's most historic football clubs, will clash in a highly anticipated match on Saturday. The rivalry between these two clubs dates back to the late 19th century, with the first match between them taking place in 1893.
Key Stats and Head-to-Head Record
- Newcastle United and Wolves have met 116 times in all competitions, with Newcastle holding a slight edge with 51 wins to Wolves' 42. - The two teams have drawn 23 matches, including their last encounter, a 1-1 draw in the Premier League in April 2022. - Newcastle United have won their last two home matches against Wolves, while Wolves have not won away to Newcastle since 2011.
Current Form and Team News
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are in good form heading into this match, having won four of their last five Premier League games. They currently sit in third place in the table, just one point behind Manchester City. Manager Eddie Howe has a number of injury concerns ahead of the match, with Alexander Isak, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Emil Krafth all ruled out.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves have had a disappointing season so far, and they are currently 19th in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone. Manager Julen Lopetegui will be without suspended midfielder Mario Lemina for this match, while Raul Jimenez and Chiquinho are both injury doubts.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Newcastle United are the heavy favorites to win this match, with Bet365 offering odds of 1.44 for a home win. Wolves are priced at 7.50 for an away win, while a draw is priced at 4.75. Based on current form and the head-to-head record, Newcastle United are the likely winners of this match. However, Wolves are capable of causing an upset, especially if they can take advantage of Newcastle's injury concerns.
Predicted Score
Newcastle United 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
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