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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United - Predictions, Stats & Odds

Premier League Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 22

Premier League - Gameweek 22

Sunday, 18 Jan 2026 • 14:00

Molineux Stadium (Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, England)

Wolverhampton Wanderers

0 : 0

Newcastle United

Game Review

In a tightly contested Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United played out a goalless draw. The result, while not entirely unexpected, reflected the evenly matched nature of both teams on the day. Newcastle, coming off a mixed run of form, managed to secure a point away from home, which could be seen as a positive outcome given the circumstances. The match was characterized by a lack of clear-cut chances, with both defenses holding firm. Newcastle's Kieran Trippier (GAP +3.2%) and Bruno Guimarães (GAP +4.0%) were instrumental in maintaining defensive solidity, while Wolverhampton's Jose Sa (GAP +0.7%) ensured his side kept a clean sheet with some crucial saves. Both teams made strategic lineup changes. Wolverhampton Wanderers made one change, bringing in André for Jhon Arias. Newcastle United made two changes, with Kieran Trippier and Sven Botman coming into the side, replacing Fabian Schär and Lewis Miley. These adjustments were likely tactical, as both teams sought to bolster their defensive setups. Despite the lack of goals, the match saw some standout performances. Joelinton (GAP +4.0%) was a key figure for Newcastle, contributing significantly to their midfield battles. Harvey Barnes (GAP +2.5%) also provided a threat on the wings, although he could not find the breakthrough. The result leaves Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United in a position where they need to find more consistency to climb the Premier League table. For Newcastle, the draw means they maintain their position in the mid-table, while Wolverhampton will be looking to convert such draws into wins to improve their standing. Post-match reactions highlighted the defensive resilience of both teams, with Newcastle's head coach expressing satisfaction with the point gained away from home. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton's manager will be keen to address the lack of cutting edge in attack as they prepare for their next fixture.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers

PosPlayer
GK
Jose Sa
DEF
Santi Bueno
DEF
Hugo Bueno
DEF
Yerson Mosquera
DEF
Ladislav Krejčí
MID
André
MID
João Gomes
FWD
Hwang Hee-chan
FWD
Tolu Arokodare
FWD
Jackson Tchatchoua
FWD
Mateus Dami Mané

Substitutes

65'Jørgen Strand Larsenfor Tolu Arokodare
71'Jhon Ariasfor João Gomes
86'Rodrigo Gomesfor Hwang Hee-chan

Newcastle United

PosPlayer
GK
Nick Pope
DEF
Kieran Trippier
DEF
Sven Botman
DEF
Malick Thiaw
DEF
Lewis Hall
MID
Joelinton
MID
Sandro Tonali
MID
Bruno Guimarães
FWD
Harvey Barnes
FWD
Nick Woltemade
FWD
Anthony Gordon

Substitutes

67'Lewis Mileyfor Sandro Tonali
67'Yoane Wissafor Nick Woltemade
67'Anthony Elangafor Anthony Gordon
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League Table after the game

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
8Newcastle United229673227+533
L
W
W
W
D
20Wolverhampton Wanderers2215161541-268
L
D
W
D
D

Last Games

Wolverhampton Wanderers

@Everton
1 - 1
vsWest Ham United
3 - 0
@Manchester United
1 - 1
@Liverpool
1 - 2
vsBrentford
0 - 2

Newcastle United

vsLeeds United
4 - 3
vsCrystal Palace
2 - 0
@Burnley
3 - 1
@Manchester United
0 - 1
vsChelsea
2 - 2

Head-to-Head

18 Jan 2026
Wolverhampton Wan...0 - 0Newcastle United
18 Jan 2026Wolverhampton Wanderers
0 - 0
Newcastle United
13 Sept 2025
Newcastle United1 - 0Wolverhampton Wan...
13 Sept 2025Newcastle United
1 - 0
Wolverhampton Wanderers
15 Jan 2025
Newcastle United3 - 0Wolverhampton Wan...
15 Jan 2025Newcastle United
3 - 0
Wolverhampton Wanderers
15 Sept 2024
Wolverhampton Wan...1 - 2Newcastle United
15 Sept 2024Wolverhampton Wanderers
1 - 2
Newcastle United
02 Mar 2024
Newcastle United3 - 0Wolverhampton Wan...
02 Mar 2024Newcastle United
3 - 0
Wolverhampton Wanderers

Premier League

Gameweek 22

17 Jan • 12:30
Manchester United
Manchester City
2 - 0
17 Jan • 15:00
Sunderland
Crystal Palace
2 - 1
17 Jan • 15:00
Tottenham Hotspur
West Ham United
1 - 2
17 Jan • 15:00
Chelsea
Brentford
2 - 0
17 Jan • 15:00
Leeds United
Fulham
1 - 0
17 Jan • 15:00
Liverpool
Burnley
1 - 1
17 Jan • 17:30
Nottingham Forest
Arsenal
0 - 0
18 Jan • 14:00
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Newcastle United
0 - 0
18 Jan • 16:30
Aston Villa
Everton
0 - 1
19 Jan • 20:00
Brighton and Hove Albion
Bournemouth
1 - 1

What is GAP?

What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?

Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.

What is GAP?

GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.