Newcastle vs Wolves prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-03-01 15:00.
[p]While their performance at Blackburn Rovers may have been unconvincing, Newcastle United bounced back from a 4-1 trouncing against Arsenal by progressing to their first FA Cup quarter-final in four years in midweek. Even that success was tinged with disappointment however, as the Magpies were subsequently drawn to face Manchester City in the last eight – one of only three teams to have beaten Eddie Howe’s men so far in 2024 (W5, D2, L3).[/p]
[p]It’s largely been a season of frustration on Tyneside, with Newcastle ten points worse off in the Premier League than at this stage a year ago. With the gap to the top four looking insurmountable, the hosts will at least be looking to end a dismaying four-match winless run at St James’ Park (D2, L2) that has seen them concede a whopping 12 goals in total. [/p]
[p]Gary O’Neil continues to work wonders as Wolverhampton Wanderers boss as they also booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup by beating Brighton & Hove Albion in midweek. That made it three consecutive wins in all competitions, and with the Old Gold sitting ninth and one point above tenth-placed Newcastle pre-round, the travelling faithful are loving what they’re seeing at present.[/p]
[p]That rings especially true as Wolves have won their last three away matches, and could make it four on the spin for the first time since February 2022 with victory in the north-east. A return of just one win from their last ten H2Hs (D7, L2) flies in the face of that ambition, but whatever the outcome, things are likely to remain tight, as this fixture hasn’t been decided by a 2+ goal margin since September 2016![/p]
[p]Players to watch: Having recently returned from injury, Alexander Isak will be desperate to replicate the impact that he had on last term’s corresponding fixture, opening the scoring in a 2-1 triumph for the Magpies. Wolves’ Pablo Sarabia was their matchwinner last weekend, meaning three of his four goals for the club have earned his side points (W2, D1, L1).[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Newcastle have opened the scoring in 11 of their 13 Premier League home games this season.[/p]