Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Newcastle United, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Newcastle United Match Prediction & Analysis

Wolves head into matchweek 12 desperate to halt their slide, with the Molineux faithful hoping home comforts can spark a turnaround. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, have shown flashes of quality at Selhurst Park but need to prove they can replicate that form on the road. With both sides searching for stability, this one feels like a scrap for much-needed momentum.

Current Standings: Wolves remain rooted to the bottom with just 2 points still searching for that elusive first win. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, sit far more comfortably in 10th place on 17 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: Crystal Palace have enjoyed the better of this matchup, winning 8 of the 14 meetings between the sides, with only two ending in draws.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Preview

The Wolves entered the international break on the back of another tough outing, losing 3-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge without managing a single shot on target while conceding 18. Their slump also led to the departure of Vítor Pereira after the heavy loss to Fulham. 

But there’s a new chapter ahead as Rob Edwards steps in, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal to take charge of a side stuck in the relegation zone, winless and beaten in nine of their 11 games. It’s a huge task—and it starts against a Palace team that won’t be easy to crack.

Stats that matter 

1. Wolves are the only side yet to win a game this season in the Premier League.
2. It's been 15 games since the last time Wolverhampton have won a game in the league.
3. The Wolves have conceded three goals in each of their last three Premier League matches. 

Team News 

Having missed the Chelsea  clash due to suspension, Emanuel Agbadou is set to return and should slot straight back into the starting XI. Meanwhile, Matt Doherty and Rodrigo Gomes remain on the sidelines as they continue their recovery.

Wolverhampton Probable Starting Lineup - Johnstone  (GK); Tchatchoua, H Beuno, Santiago Bueno, Krencl (Defenders); Agbadou, Munetsi, Joao Gomez (Midfielders); Hwang, Arias, Jorgen Strand-Larsen ( Forwards). 

Newcastle United Preview

For Crystal Palace, their final outing before the break delivered another solid defensive display, as they held Brighton to a goalless draw. The result not only kept the momentum of their win from the prior game intact but also stretched their impressive unbeaten run at home to 12 matches. 

For them, the real test now is snapping their two-match losing streak on the road, and they couldn’t have asked for a more inviting opportunity than a struggling Wolves side to try and turn that around.

Stats that matter 

1. Crystal Palace have managed five clean sheets in the league this season.
2. The Eagles rank second in the league with the average lowest possession (42%) by a side.
3. Ismaila Sarr is top scorer for Palace in the season across all competitions with 8 goals  but only 3 have come in the Premier League. 

Team News 

Marc Guehi remains a major doubt for Saturday’s clash due to a foot injury, further limiting Palace’s defensive options. Adding to their concerns, Cheick Doucouré, Caleb Kporha, and Eddie Nketiah are all confirmed absentees. 

Crystal Palace Probable Starting Lineup - Henderson (Goalkeeper); Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz (Defenders); Adam Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell (Midfielders); Ismaila Sarr, Yeremy Pino/Lerma, Mateta (Forwards) 

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FC vs NEWCASTLE UNITED
Winning Prediction

Crystal Palace will take plenty of belief from having won 57% of their meetings with Wolves, and with the hosts in complete disarray, those odds tilt even more in their favour. As for Wolves, the hope now rests on Rob Edwards arriving with a clean slate and fresh ideas—but expecting an instant transformation is unrealistic. Given that, Palace look well-placed to walk away with all three points. 

Crystal Palace to Win (3-0)

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