Our Wolverhampton vs Newcastle Prediction: 1-2
Wolverhampton vs Newcastle in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Wolverhampton vs Newcastle prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Wolverhampton's Last Match – Wolverhampton vs Shrewsbury
Wolverhampton will look to carry forward their winning form after a 6-1 England FA Cup success over Shrewsbury on January 10. In that match, Wolverhampton recorded 67% possession, firing 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wolverhampton | 67% | 0 (10) | 4.53 | 61 |
 Shrewsbury | 33% | 0 (1) | 0.91 | 20 |
Newcastle's Last Match – Newcastle vs Man City
Newcastle will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 England EFL Cup defeat against Man City on January 13.
Wolverhampton vs Newcastle Stats
Key Stats
| Wolverhampton | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.88 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wolverhampton are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Newcastle average 1.8 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Wolverhampton 14-15
Newcastle 18-16
What are the odds for this match?
Wolverhampton to win: @4.5
Draw: @3.9
Newcastle to win: @1.727
Lineups
Wolverhampton (3-5-2) : Jose Sa, Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Bueno, Ladislav Krejci, Jackson Tchatchoua, Andre, Joao Gomes, Mateus Mane, Hugo Bueno, Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare, Hwang Hee-chan
Newcastle (4-3-3) : Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon