Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.) Strength]:
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. are on a 4-game unbeaten run in both the league and the FA Cup, recording 2 wins and 2 draws.
2. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. suffered an 11-game losing streak in the league before, conceding at least 2 goals per game. In the last 3 league games, they remained unbeaten in the league and conceded only 2 goals.
3. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. lost 6 league games at home in a row lately but secured a 2-game winning streak at home with 9 goals scored.
4. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. scored at halftime in 5 consecutive games, which were not dull.

[(Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. are at the bottom of the league this season and are the only team with single-digit points in the league.
2. Heading into this round, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. are the only side in the Premier League to have scored fewer than 20 goals. Furthermore, they are one of only three teams whose goals-against tally has already surpassed the 40-mark this season.
3. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. were winless with 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 3 league games against Newcastle United F.C. at home, placing them at a disadvantage.

[(Newcastle United F.C.) Strength]:
1. Newcastle United F.C. have shown marked improvement in league play. Following a disappointing three-match losing streak, they have bounced back to secure victories in their last three Premier League fixtures.
2. Newcastle United F.C. scored in the second half of each of their last three league games, demonstrating a recent knack for intensifying their pressure after the interval.
3. Newcastle United F.C. remained unbeaten with 6 wins and 2 draws in the last 8 league games against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. In the last 4 meetings, Newcastle United secured all wins.

[(Newcastle United F.C.) Neutral]:
1. There were goals scored at halftime in 9 of Newcastle United F.C.'s last 10 away games, which were not dull.

[(Newcastle United F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Newcastle United F.C. have recently faced a heavy fixture of domestic Cup ties. However, they failed to secure a win in their last two outings, notably being eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Manchester City F.C.
2. There is a stark contrast between Newcastle United F.C.'s home and away form this season. Their points tally on the road is currently nearly only a third of what they have earned at St James' Park.
3. Newcastle United F.C. won only 2 of the last 13 league games on the road across the seasons, showing a poor away win rate in the league.

[Tips]:
Both sides have seen a recent upturn in league form.

Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. are currently on a three-match unbeaten run, while Newcastle United F.C. arrive riding the momentum of a three-game winning streak.

Despite their slight resurgence, Wolves remain rooted to the bottom of the table with some of the league's poorest statistical records at both ends of the pitch.

Although Newcastle's away record has been inconsistent, they hold a dominant head-to-head advantage over Wolves, having won their last four league encounters.

Consequently, Newcastle are favored to take all three points in this matchup.

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