Matchday 3 of the 2025/26 English Premier League season resumes with a fascinating matchup between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with both sides looking to put their poor start to the campaign behind them.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides insights into the September 13th clash at the St James’ Park.
Newcastle United vs Wolves Match Preview
Newcastle United qualified for a second UCL campaign in three seasons via a third-placed finish in the 2024/25 season. However, their summer was surrounded by a transfer saga involving Sweden striker Alexander Isak, who eventually departed the club for Liverpool in a Premier League record £130 million deal.
The Magpies began their league season with a goalless draw away at Aston Villa and almost nicked an impressive result at Anfield against the Premier League champions only to be denied by a late winner by teenager Rio Ngumoha. Another goalless result against newly-promoted Leeds United in their third match leaves them with just two points and in 17th position.
Working towards Wolves 💪 pic.twitter.com/jUSpblooF9
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) September 10, 2025
Wolves, meanwhile, have also had a rocky start to the campaign and have lost all their three matches so far in the league. An opening day 4-0 defeat to Manchester City was followed by a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth on matchday two.
Despite a comeback 3-2 success over West Ham United in the Carabao Cup, they were defeated on their return to league action for a third straight time. A 3-2 defeat at home to Everton has seen them remain rooted to the bottom of the standings, with pressure already rising on manager Vitor Pereira.
Newcastle United vs Wolves Head-to-Head Record (Last five meetings)
- 15.01.2025 – Newcastle 3-0 Wolves
- 15.09.2024 – Wolves 1-2 Newcastle
- 02.03.2024 – Newcastle 3-0 Wolves
- 28.10.2023 – Wolves 2-2 Newcastle
- 12.03.2023 – Newcastle 2-1 Wolves
Newcastle United have dominated Wolves in recent times, claiming victories in four of their last five meetings. The Magpies are unbeaten against Wolves in their last seven meetings and have not lost at home against them in the last eight matches at the St James’ Park.
Recent Form: Newcastle United
Newcastle United have a really poor record in their recent outings and are winless in their last 11 matches in all competitions.
The Magpies have not won any of their last five league games, although they have won six of their last eight home matches in the EPL.
Recent Form: Wolves
Wolves also have a similarly poor record to the Magpies, with just one win in their last 12 matches in all competitions. Vitor Pereira’s men are also winless in their last six in the league.
However, they have been impressive on the road and have won four of their last five away matches in the league.
Player to Watch: Tolu Arokodare (Wolves)
Tolu Arokodare is expected to make his debut in this highly anticipated clash after joining the club on transfer deadline day.
His physicality and big figure makes him a perfect fit for Wolves, who will count on his goal scoring prowess if they are to secure a favourable result.
Best Betting Odds
Home (Newcastle United) to Win – 1.48 (via1xBet)
Prediction
Newcastle hold a dominant record over Wolves in recent meetings and will extend their record with a victory in this contest.
