Newcastle United aim to extend their winning streak to nine games in all competitions as they host Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park on Wednesday night. The Magpies are in sensational form, while Wolves, under Vitor Pereira, have shown glimpses of improvement but remain precariously close to the relegation zone.
Match Details
- Location: St James’ Park, Newcastle, England
- Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT
- Referee: Darren England
- VAR: Graham Scott
Recent Form
Newcastle
- Newcastle 3-1 Bromley (FA Cup)
- Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (Carabao Cup)
- Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle (Premier League)
- Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle (Premier League)
- Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa (Premier League)
Wolves
- Bristol City 1-2 Wolves (FA Cup)
- Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- Tottenham 2-2 Wolves (Premier League)
- Wolves 2-0 Man Utd (Premier League)
- Leicester 0-3 Wolves (Premier League)
Team News
Newcastle
- Injuries:
- Harvey Barnes (muscle) – Out
- Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson, Emil Krafth, Nick Pope – Out
- Doubts:
- Alexander Isak (thigh) – Expected to return
- Sven Botman, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock – Likely available
- Returning:
- Anthony Gordon could start after impressing against Bromley.
Wolves
- Injuries:
- Craig Dawson, Toti Gomes (defense) – Out
- Nelson Semedo (thigh) – Doubt
- Sasa Kalajdzic, Boubacar Traore, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera – Long-term absentees
- Returning:
- Matheus Cunha – Available after suspension.
- Emmanuel Agbadou could debut in defense.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Dubravka
Defenders: Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall
Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton
Forwards: Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Wolves (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Sa
Defenders: Doherty, Agbadou, Bueno
Midfielders: R. Gomes, Andre, J. Gomes, Ait-Nouri
Forwards: Cunha, Hwang; Larsen
Match Prediction
Newcastle’s current form makes them overwhelming favorites. Eddie Howe’s side has been clinical in front of goal and solid defensively, creating a daunting challenge for Wolves, especially given their injury concerns.
While Wolves are likely to put up a spirited fight with Cunha’s return bolstering their attack, Newcastle’s midfield dominance and attacking firepower should see them through comfortably.
Prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Wolves
