Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Newcastle United have extended their success in the Premier League into the national cups as well. For the manager, the health of Alexander Isak is paramount. The Swedish forward was substituted due to a minor hamstring strain during the League Cup semi-final against Arsenal on 8 January.
Newcastle United
Despite playing just 65 minutes at the Emirates, Alexander Isak managed to score, adding to his seven-match scoring streak in the Premier League. Isak is synonymous with victory for Newcastle. Thus, at Tuesday's pre-match conference, Eddie Howe expressed strong hope for Isak's return in the upcoming game against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Whether Isak plays or not, he will be lacking match fitness without training practice.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton's FA Cup victory over Bristol City (2:1) broke a brief winless spell in the Premier League. In their last league outing, they were without Matheus Cunha, who was banned for two matches following an incident after the Ipswich game back on 14 December. This absence immediately impacted their scoring ability, resulting in a 0:3 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction
No team has managed to score more than one goal against Newcastle during their ongoing eight-game winning streak. Wolverhampton could find themselves in that same category, with the overall match likely featuring no more than three goals, ensuring Newcastle avoid defeat. They are expected to find the net, especially with talents like Anthony Gordon alongside Isak.
