Newcastle United vs Wolves – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

St. James’ Park hosts a crucial Premier League clash on Saturday, as winless Newcastle and Wolves go head-to-head.

Newcastle United are searching for their first victory to ignite a slow start to the season. Meanwhile, Wolves travel to Tyneside in crisis, sitting at the bottom of the table without a single point.

History heavily favours the home side. In fact, Wolves have won just once in their last 22 league visits, a daunting record for a team hoping to avoid the worst start to a season in their 127-year history.

Newcastle United vs Wolves – Match Preview and Team News

Team News

Newcastle United

Eddie Howe receives a major boost with the return of influential midfielder Joelinton, who has recovered from a hip injury. However, he will be without the suspended Anthony Gordon and the injured Jacob Ramsey. Furthermore, new signing Yoane Wissa has been ruled out with a knock, though fellow forward Nick Woltemade is in contention for a debut.

Wolves

Vítor Pereira’s side has been sweating on the fitness of striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, but he is expected to lead the line after a late fitness test on an Achilles injury. However, defenders Ki-Jana Hoever and Hugo Bueno also face late checks, while young forward Leon Chiwome remains a long-term absentee.

Form

Newcastle

The Magpies are winless in their opening three games, playing out two goalless draws and suffering a narrow defeat to Liverpool. Despite their attacking struggles, they have been defensively sound, having faced the fewest shots (18) in the Premier League this season. Howe will hope the potential debut of Nick Woltemade can provide a much-needed clinical edge.

Wolves

Wolves have endured a dismal start to the campaign, losing all three of their matches and sitting at the bottom of the table.

They have conceded eight goals, the most in the division, and their poor form extends back to last season, with the club taking just one point from their last seven league games. A defeat on Saturday would mark the first time in their history that they have lost their opening four league games.

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes

Wolves predicted XI: Jose Sa; S Bueno, Agbadou, Krejci; R Gomes, J Gomes, Andre, Moller Wolfe; Fer Lopez, Strand Larsen, Arias.

How to watch Newcastle United vs Wolves

The match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3pm blackout. However, live text commentary and updates will be available via BBC Sport.

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