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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Newcastle United FC
Sat 2 Oct 2021 · 14:00 UTC Molineux Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Bruno Lage 43' Y
Bruno Lage 44' Y
Y 56' Ciaran Clark
Y 60' Javier Manquillo

Overview

Match Preview

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Molineux Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Matthew Wilkes
  • Referee Neil Davies
  • Referee Graham Scott
  • Referee Richard West
  • Referee Andre Marriner
  • Referee Anthony Taylor

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

2
8
6
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 16 games · Avg 2.3 goals Newcastle United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-02 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Newcastle United FC 2021-02-27 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2020-10-25 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–1 Newcastle United FC 2020-01-11 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–1 Newcastle United FC 2019-10-27 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct Newcastle United FC H 2–1 W
26 Sep Southampton FC A 1–0 W
18 Sep Brentford FC H 0–2 L
11 Sep Watford FC A 2–0 W
29 Aug Manchester United FC H 0–1 L
22 Aug Tottenham Hotspur FC H 0–1 L
Newcastle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
25 Sep Watford FC A 1–1 D
17 Sep Leeds United FC H 1–1 D
11 Sep Manchester United FC A 1–4 L
28 Aug Southampton FC H 2–2 D
21 Aug Aston Villa FC A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Newcastle United FC
#3 Position #19
20 Points 0
38 Played 0
3 / 11 / 24 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
27 Scored 0
68 Conceded 0
-41 GD +0
0.53 PPG –
8% Win % –

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are 3rd (20 pts). Newcastle United FC are 19th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Molineux Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Newcastle United FC have won 448 goals from 339 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' It looks surprising Newcastle United FC does not make any changes. Matt Ritchie has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' The South Korea Hwang Heechan breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 1-0!
  • 25' Ciaran Clark has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 339 appearances.
  • 30' Ruben Neves has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 45 cards already picked up this season.
  • 35' A change in the Newcastle United FC ranks — Joe Willock exits the field as Jeff Hendrick enters on 35.
  • 36' The whistle greets Joe Willock as he departs to be replaced by Jeff Hendrick.
  • 41' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jeff Hendrick makes it 1-1.
  • 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bruno Lage on 43.
  • 44' A moment of madness from Bruno Lage on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
  • 49' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Bruno Nascimento will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ciaran Clark.
  • 58' Hwang Heechan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 58 minutes.
  • 59' What composure from Hwang Heechan! The South Korea international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 60' The referee calls foul for Javier Manquillo. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 70' Fresh legs for Newcastle United FC! Jacob Murphy comes on to replace Javier Manquillo.
  • 75' Newcastle United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 77' The Newcastle United FC manager makes a substitution. Miguel Almiron departs to be replaced by Dwight Gayle.
  • 82' Brazil international Marcal has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Leander Dendoncker on, Trincao off on 86 minutes.
  • 90' Adama Traore has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hwang Heechan on 90 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bruno Nascimento

Newcastle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Hwang Heechan 5
Alexander Isak 4
Anthony Gordon 2
Raul Jimenez 2
Ruben Neves 2
Chris Wood 2
Jamaal Lascelles 2
Callum Wilson 2

Head to Head

2021-10-02 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Newcastle United FC 2021-02-27 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2020-10-25 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–1 Newcastle United FC 2020-01-11 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–1 Newcastle United FC 2019-10-27 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

2021-10-02 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Newcastle United FC W 2021-09-26 Southampton FC 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2021-09-18 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–2 Brentford FC L 2021-09-11 Watford FC 0–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2021-08-29 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–1 Manchester United FC L 2021-08-22 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–1 Tottenham Hotspur FC L

Newcastle United FC Form

2021-10-02 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Newcastle United FC L 2021-09-25 Watford FC 1–1 Newcastle United FC D 2021-09-17 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Leeds United FC D 2021-09-11 Manchester United FC 4–1 Newcastle United FC L 2021-08-28 Newcastle United FC 2–2 Southampton FC D 2021-08-21 Aston Villa FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.54 Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 86% + Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw 78%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC40% Draw38% Newcastle United FC22%
Actual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes23% 0% No77%
Avg goals/match: 1.24
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 68%
32%
± 1.5 36%
64%
± 2.5 14%
86%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
60%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Newcastle United FC
62%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC19% Draw68% Newcastle United FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
31.8%
1 – 0
18.6%
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3%
3 – 0
1.5%
2 – 2
1.3%
3 – 1
1%
0 – 3
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Handicap Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers Push Newcastle United FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 23% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 17% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
59% ✗
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
50% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.