Newcastle United (2-0-1) travel to face off against Wolverhampton Wanderers (0-2-1) on Sunday, September 15th. This match will be played at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton. Newcastle United is coming off a win in their previous match, while Wolverhampton Wanderers played to a draw vs. Newcastle United. The match is scheduled for 11:30 AM ET.

Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Newcastle United Is Coming Off A Win

Newcastle United will be looking to build off their 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. This win came on their home pitch, and they were the slight underdog going into the match despite being the home club. The three combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

On offense, Newcastle United scored their two goals on just three shots on goal, and they found the back of the net one time each half. Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes were the only two players on the club to take three shots, with Isak also scoring on his only shot on goal.

Nick Pope finished with six saves and allowed just one goal, with the only score for Tottenham Hotspur coming on a defensive own goal for Newcastle United. Jacob Murphy and Lloyd Kelly each picked up an assist for the club, who had a total of seven corner kicks.

Through three matches, Newcastle United has a record of 2-0-1, putting them in 5th place in the EPL. Their only loss came on the road against AFC Bournemouth, as they have yet to win away from home. Overall, they have been favored in all three matches, going 2-0-1. After this match, they will take on Fulham FC on September 21st.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Is Coming Off A Draw

The Wolverhampton Wanderers were on the road in their last match, taking on Nottingham Forest FC. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, and going into the match, they were the +270.0 underdog and the over/under line was 2.5 goals.

Overall, the Wolverhampton offense took just three shots on goal and 11 shots total. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde was the only player to score, with his goal coming on his only shot on goal and second overall attempt.

On the defensive end, the Wolverhampton Wanderers allowed a total of 16 shots and five shots on goal, with Sam Johnstone making four saves. The club’s defensive unit had a total of two blocks, to go along with nine interceptions.

Through three matches, Wolverhampton Wanderers have just one point, which has them in 18th place in the EPL. They are one of three clubs with just one point, sitting two points behind 15th-ranked Leicester City. Wolverhampton has been the underdog in all three of their matches, going 0-2-1. Their only point came in a 1-1 draw vs. Nottingham Forest FC on August 31st. This match vs. Newcastle United will be their second home match of the season. Following this match, they will be on the road vs. Aston Villa FC on September 21st.

Newcastle United Offense Breakdown

Joelinton is the top scorer for Newcastle United this season, and his one goal is 21st in the EPL. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 35th in the league. Alexander Isak is the leader in assists for Newcastle United, and his one assist is 13th in the EPL. His one goal is 23rd in the league. This season, Newcastle United is 10th in the EPL in goals per match at 1.3, and they are 18th in shots on goal per match. Their 6.3 corners per match is 6th in the EPL, and their passing percentage is 20th in the league.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Offense Breakdown

Wolverhampton Wanderers has scored 1.0 goals per match this season, which is 13th in the EPL. Jørgen Larsen is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net once this season, which is 37th in the league. Matheus Cunha has also scored once and leads the team in shots on goal. Wolverhampton is 16th in the EPL in shots on goal and 18th in corners. They have completed 79.3% of their passes, which is 17th in the league.

Newcastle United Defense Breakdown

Despite being 3rd in the EPL in goals allowed per match, Newcastle United’s defense is 13th in blocked shots and 9th in interceptions. They will be facing a Wolverhampton offense that is 13th in goals scored this season. Keeper Nick Pope is 2nd in the EPL in saves and has 1 clean sheet in 3 starts.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Defense Breakdown

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defense has struggled to start the season, allowing 3.0 goals per match, which is the second-worst mark in the EPL. They will be facing a Newcastle United offense that is currently 10th in the league in scoring. Keeper José Sá has made two starts and is currently 14th in the EPL with six saves. Wolverhampton is also 18th in blocked shots and 17th in fouls.

Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction

Given that Newcastle United comes in with the edge in terms of goals allowed, we see this EPL matchup between Newcastle and Wolverhampton ending in a 1-1 draw. The draw is currently sitting at +275. Coming into the match, Newcastle is 3rd in the EPL in fewest goals allowed and they are also 4th in the league in shooting percentage. Our projections have Alexander Isak as the top goal-scoring threat for Newcastle, while Matheus Cunha has the best odds to score for Wolverhampton.

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