Prediction for match Wolverhampton — Newcastle, 18.01.2026

Match Analysis: Wolverhampton vs Newcastle

In the English Premier League on January 18, Wolverhampton will face Newcastle. The odds for a Newcastle win are 1.75, for a draw - 4.21, and for a Wolverhampton victory - 4.82. Newcastle leads with a probability of 56.22%, Wolverhampton has 20.41%, and a draw is estimated at 23.37%. Newcastle stands out as the favorite, as confirmed by the statistics of recent matches.

Team Results and Statistics

Over the last five matches, Wolverhampton has an average possession of 46.2%, receives 1.6 yellow cards, commits 12.2 fouls, and is caught offside 0.8 times per game. Newcastle, over the same period, has 55.6% possession, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 7.2 fouls, and records 3 offsides. In their last three matches, Wolverhampton played as follows: January 10 - Wolverhampton vs Shrewsbury Town 6-1, January 7 - Everton vs Wolverhampton 1-1, January 3 - Wolverhampton vs West Ham 3-0. Newcastle's last three matches were: January 13 - Newcastle vs Manchester City 0-2, January 10 - Newcastle vs Bournemouth 10-9, January 7 - Newcastle vs Leeds 4-3. In their last head-to-head on September 13, 2025, Newcastle defeated Wolverhampton 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Wolverhampton and Newcastle average 2.4 goals per match over the last five games. The average total goals in Wolverhampton's matches is 3.4, and for Newcastle, it's 4.2. Both teams have gone over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches. In the first half, Wolverhampton went over 1.5 goals in 4 out of 5 cases, Newcastle in 2 out of 5. In the second half, Wolverhampton went over 1.5 goals in only 1 out of 5, while Newcastle did so in 4 out of 5. Wolverhampton most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minute (38%), while Newcastle scores most often between the 76th and 90th minute (44%). Wolverhampton concedes goals in four different intervals at 25% each, while Newcastle concedes mostly at the end (76-90, 30%). Overall, both teams demonstrate a high-scoring style, with Newcastle particularly active in the second half. The most logical bet seems to be over 2.5 goals at 1.74.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Wolverhampton averages 5.8 corners per match, while Newcastle averages 6.4. Over the last five matches, both teams have exceeded 9.5 total corners in 4 out of 5 cases. For a total of 9.5 corners, there are a couple of odds: over 9.5 - 1.66, under 9.5 - 2.14. Newcastle is the favorite on corners with odds of 1.52. A high number of corners is expected, as both teams regularly deliver 6 or more per game, supported by the frequency of exceeding the 9.5 total. A bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified for this match.