Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
English Premier League, KO: 16:30 Sep 15, 2024, Molineux
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be targeting their first Premier League win of the season when they meet Newcastle United at Molineux on Sunday afternoon.
Gary O'Neil's side were handed a tough start to the campaign as they came up against Arsenal and Chelsea on the opening two matchdays, two games in which they ultimately failed to pick up any points from.
However, the Old Gold did collect their first point of the season prior to the international break thanks to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest, much to the delight of our man Kevin Mac.
Wolves boss O’Neil will be hoping his side can build on that stalemate with a view to securing their maiden win of the season when Newcastle come calling.
The Magpies have made a strong start to the season, having registered two wins and a draw from their first three fixtures of the campaign.
Eddie Howe's side had to dig deep in their last outing to secure a 2-1 win over Spurs, in a game where both of my St James’ Park selections landed.
How the bookies view it: Wolves wait for a win to go on
Wolves are 12/5 outsiders on Bet 365 as they go in search of their first win of the season, while a second stalemate in succession is on offer at 11/4 with BetVictor.
Newcastle are 11/10 favourites on Bet 365 to claim what would be their first top-flight road success of the season.
Head to head: Another stalemate in store?
This particular fixture has ended all square in each of the last two Premier League seasons. However, it’s worth noting that Wolves have failed to beat Newcastle in each of their last five attempts, with their last success coming via a 2-1 win back in October 2021.
Players to watch: Isak to make his mark at Molineux?
Alexander Isak opened up his account for the season against Tottenham last time out and he is 11/8 (Bet 365) to repeat the trick against Wolves. However, the 4/5 (Bet 365) for a goal or an assist looks the shrewder angle of attack.
Matheus Cunha – who chipped in with a goal in Wolves' last home game against Chelsea – is to 5/2 (UniBet) to make the net bulge at Molineux on Sunday.
Predicted line-ups
Wolves will be without injured trio Enso Gonzalez, Leon Chiwone and Sasa Kalajdzic for the visit of Newcastle on Sunday.
Newcastle’s Fabian Schar has served a three game suspension and is likely to be restored to the starting XI at Molineux.
Wolves: Sa; Semedo, Mosquera, T.Gomes, Ait Nouri; J.Gomes, Lemina; Hwang, Cunha, Bellegarde; Larsen
Newcastle: Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Kelly; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Barnes, Isak, Gordon
Anything else catch the eye?
Backing both Bruno Guimaraes and Nelson Semedo to each commit a foul will bring about an appetising 5/6 shot via the Bet 365 Bet Builder.
Newcastle’s all-action Brazilian has committed five fouls across his three top-flight appearances this term, three of which came against Tottenham last time out.
As for serial fouler Semedo, he committed four fouls during Portugal’s 2-1 win over Scotland in the Nations League last Sunday, and he should have his hands full here with the likes of Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes
This English Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United will be played on Sep 15, 2024 and kick off at 16:30. Check below for our tipsters best Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
Took Semedo =1.5 fouls @6/4 after reading your post.Saying thanks as I would’nt have otherwise.