Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United: match statistics
Newcastle United are the clear favourites for this match. Wolverhampton are bottom of the table with just one win this season and a disastrous 80% home defeat rate, conceding an average of 2.3 goals per match at home. Newcastle, despite their weaker away record (20% win rate), are in significantly better form over their last five matches (3 wins, 2 points per game) and hold an advantage in possession (55% vs 47%) and the quality of chances created (xG 1.44 vs 1.18). Wolves have major defensive issues (a -13 goal difference in home matches) and have failed to score in 40% of their home games. Newcastle's quality and current form should seal their victory, although The Magpies' away struggles (50% defeat rate) and the unpredictability of the Premier League leave some room for a draw.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wolverhampton Wanderers played Newcastle United in Premier League (England). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Wolverhampton Wanderers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Newcastle United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores 0.71 and concedes 1.95 goals per match. Newcastle United scores 1.52 and concedes 1.29. League average: 2.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wolverhampton Wanderers 48%, Newcastle United 62%. Over 2.5: Wolverhampton Wanderers 48%, Newcastle United 62%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Newcastle United has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.10. Wolverhampton Wanderers: 9.1 shots per match, Newcastle United: 12.9.
Match halves
Wolverhampton Wanderers: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.24. Newcastle United: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Wolverhampton Wanderers: 31-45+ (6 goals). Newcastle United: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Newcastle United are the clear favourites for this match. Wolverhampton are bottom of the table with just one win this season and a disastrous 80% home defeat rate, conceding an average of 2.3 goals per match at home. Newcastle, despite their weaker away record (20% win rate), are in significantly better form over their last five matches (3 wins, 2 points per game) and hold an advantage in possession (55% vs 47%) and the quality of chances created (xG 1.44 vs 1.18). Wolves have major defensive issues (a -13 goal difference in home matches) and have failed to score in 40% of their home games. Newcastle's quality and current form should seal their victory, although The Magpies' away struggles (50% defeat rate) and the unpredictability of the Premier League leave some room for a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newcastle United is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 2 pts / match - Newcastle United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Newcastle United is 114% better for: goals scored per match.
0.71 goals / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.52 goals / match - Newcastle United
Newcastle United is 51% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.95 goals / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.29 goals / match - Newcastle United
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores in 52% of matches (11 of 21 matches), while Newcastle United keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 matches).
Newcastle United scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Wolverhampton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Over / Under - Newcastle United
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Newcastle United is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.76 pts / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.52 pts / match - Newcastle United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wolverhampton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 5%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Newcastle United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Newcastle United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Liga | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.67 | 2.76 | • 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 55% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 54% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 26% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - 0 - 1 Newcastle United. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United?
The Premier League match finished Wolverhampton Wanderers 0:0 Newcastle United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United?
Wolverhampton Wanderers score 0.71 goals per game on average and Newcastle United 1.52. The Premier League average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's matches and 62% of Newcastle United's.
What form are Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United in?
Over the last 5 games Wolverhampton Wanderers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Newcastle United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.