Newcastle vs Wolves: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Newcastle United welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to St James’ Park in the Premier League on Wednesday night on the back of an eight-game winning streak.

The Magpies had to work harder than expected this weekend after falling behind early to League Two Bromley in the third round of the FA Cup. Lewis Miley’s equalizer settled Geordie’s nerves before they pulled away in the second half.

Sunday’s win came after they won Arsenal 2-0 away in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final – a triumph which added to five consecutive victories in Premier League. Their remarkable rise in form has left them with legitimate aspirations of returning to the Champions League.

Wolves’ goals are not as lucrative during the second half of the season, with Premier League survival the primary objective.

They also made it to the fourth round of the tournament FA Cup after Vitor Pereira named a strong starting 11 at Bristol City. Pereira has quickly turned Wolves into a much more watchable team, but they were beaten by Nottingham Forest for the first time under his leadership last week.

Their position remains uncertain towards the relegation zone, with Ipswich’s recent run of form leaving them level on points with the West Midlanders.

Here 90 minutes a guide to Newcastle against Vukov.

Newcastle vs Wolves H2H record (last five games)

Current form (all competitions)

Alexander Isak’s absence at the weekend was forced with a thigh injury, but Eddie Howe hopes his superstar striker will be fit for the visit of Wolves.

Sven Botman, Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock carry knocks, but the trio are not expected to miss Wednesday’s game.

Anthony Gordon was introduced for the second half against Bromley with Harvey Barnes succumbing to a muscle injury and the former Leicester winger is set for a spell in the flanks. Barnes joins Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson, Emil Krafth and Nick Pope on the treatment table.

Predicted line-up of Newcastle against Wolves (4-3-3): Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isaac, Gordon.

Wolves will be boosted by the return of star striker Matheus Cunha, who served the second of his two-match suspension at Ashton Gate. The Brazilian will return to Pereira’s XI and work in tandem with dashing forward Jorgen Strand Larsen.

It could be a Premier League debut for January arrival Emmanuel Agbadou at the heart of Wolves’ defence, but he will not be partnered by Craig Dawson or Toti Gomes, who are both injured.

Nelson Semedo is also likely to miss out with a thigh injury, while Saša Kalajdžić, Boubacar Traore, Enso Gonzalez and Yerson Mosquera are all sidelined with long-term knee problems.

Predicted line-up of Wolves against Newcastle (3-4-2-1): With; Doherty, Agbadou, Bueno; R. Gomes, Andre, J. Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Cunha, Hwang; Larsen

Cunha’s return is a huge boost for the visitors, who missed his ability in front of goal against Forest last Monday. Wolves have proved a fearless side under Pereira and are unlikely to arrive at St James’ Park with the intention of picking up a point.

However, the enterprising Vukov will be met by the hosts, who at this moment are scoring for fun. If given the space to run, Howe’s formidable front three will take advantage. Their midfield continues to perform at an incredibly high level and Newcastle’s defense is reaching a level comparable to their 2022/23 pomp.

This has the makings of a back-and-forth contest with plenty of goals, and the Magpies should continue their excellent run.

Prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Wolves

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