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Premier League: Wolves vs Newcastle United
Kickoff Time: 2024-09-15 23:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff
Wolves drew 1-1 away against Nottingham Forest in their last match, finally securing their first league point and showing signs of improvement. In the first three rounds of the league, Wolves had a dismal record of one draw and two losses, but it is understandable as they faced Arsenal and Chelsea in the first two rounds. Although Wolves lost their top scorer from last season, Pedro Neto, during the summer, they brought in Celta forward Jorgen Strand Larsen as a replacement. However, it remains to be seen how well he will integrate with the team and whether he can fill Neto’s void. Wolves primarily play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a counter-attacking style of play. When defending, Wolves tries to compress their defensive line as much as possible, using tight defense to limit the opponent’s attacking space, and then looking for opportunities in counter-attacks through the speed and individual skills of their forwards.
Newcastle United won 2-1 at home against Tottenham Hotspur in their last match, achieving an unbeaten record of two wins and one draw in the first three rounds of the league, which is quite impressive. This summer, Newcastle did not sign any star players; they only brought in Lewis Hall, William Osula, and Odysseas Vlachodimos as reinforcements, so their overall strength has not significantly improved. However, the return of Sandro Tonali from suspension is great news for Newcastle. They primarily play in a 4-3-3 formation, with solid defense and sharp counter-attacks making them a well-balanced team. However, playing away from home has been a significant weakness for Newcastle, as their mediocre away performance severely affected their results last season.
Although Newcastle’s overall strength and performance far exceed that of Wolves, historical head-to-head records show that Newcastle has not won any of their last six away matches against Wolves, indicating that the Magpies do not have a significant advantage in their head-to-head history. Additionally, Wolves has recently shown an upward trend with an unbeaten record of one win and one draw in their last two matches. Given these factors, it would not be surprising to see the revitalized Wolves earn points at home in this match.
Wolves’ Last 5 Games: DWLLL
24-08-31 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves
24-08-29 Wolves 2-0 Burnley
24-08-25 Wolves 2-6 Chelsea
24-08-17 Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
24-08-10 Wolves 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
Newcastle United’s Last 5 Games: WDDWW
24-09-01 Newcastle United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
24-08-29 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle United (PEN 3-4)
24-08-25 Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle United
24-08-17 Newcastle United 1-0 Southampton
24-08-10 Newcastle United 1-0 Brest
Head To Head Record:
24-03-02 Newcastle United 3-0 Wolves
23-10-29 Wolves 2-2 Newcastle United
23-03-13 Newcastle United 2-1 Wolves
22-08-28 Wolves 1-1 Newcastle United
22-04-09 Newcastle United 1-0 Wolves
Prediction: Wolves to win or Draw