Premier League 25/26 · 18 Jan 2026

Wolverhampton 0–0 Newcastle United

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Dec 2025; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot saw it as open: Wolverhampton 35%, the draw 29%, Newcastle United 37%.

Newcastle United deserved more from the draw, creating 0.9 xG to 0.3.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Bruno Guimarães, 73.3 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: João Gomes +16.3, José Sá +14.1, Bruno Guimarães +13.3.

Well below it: André −13.5, Santiago Bueno −11.2, Hugo Bueno −8.7.

Each side's last five results before this match.

7 Jan 2026	D 1–1	at Everton Premier League
3 Jan 2026	W 3–0	v West Ham United Premier League
30 Dec 2025	D 1–1	at Manchester United Premier League
27 Dec 2025	L 1–2	at Liverpool FC Premier League
20 Dec 2025	L 0–2	v Brentford Premier League

7 Jan 2026	W 4–3	v Leeds United Premier League
4 Jan 2026	W 2–0	v Crystal Palace Premier League
30 Dec 2025	W 3–1	at Burnley Premier League
26 Dec 2025	L 0–1	at Manchester United Premier League
20 Dec 2025	D 2–2	v Chelsea Premier League

13 Sep 2025	Newcastle United 1–0 Wolverhampton Premier League

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
João Gomes Midfielder	71	–	70.0	+16.3
José Sá Goalkeeper	90	–	59.2	+14.1
Yerson Mosquera Defender	90	0.09	53.2	+1.6
Hugo Bueno Midfielder	90	0.05	48.5	−8.7
Tolu Arokodare Forward	65	0.03	44.7	−4.1
Hwang Hee-chan Forward	86	–	43.4	−4.6
Mateus Mané Forward	90	0.08	42.5	−5.5
Ladislav Krejčí Defender	90	–	42.2	−7.7
Jackson Tchatchoua Midfielder	90	–	40.8	−5.2
Santiago Bueno Defender	90	–	40.5	−11.2
André Midfielder	90	–	40.0	−13.5
Rodrigo Gomes Midfielder	11	–	39.4	–
Jørgen Strand Larsen Forward	25	0.03	38.8	–
Jhon Arias Midfielder	19	–	35.3	–

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Bruno Guimarães Midfielder	90	0.14	73.3	+13.3
Malick Thiaw Defender	90	–	63.7	+1.8
Lewis Hall Defender	90	0.09	62.4	+1.1
Joelinton Midfielder	90	0.40	61.8	+9.4
Kieran Trippier Defender	90	0.05	59.6	+1.5
Anthony Gordon Forward	67	–	59.3	+4.9
Sven Botman Defender	90	–	56.9	+2.6
Anthony Elanga Forward	23	–	55.9	–
Nick Pope Goalkeeper	90	–	53.8	+0.8
Lewis Miley Midfielder	23	–	50.0	–
Harvey Barnes Forward	90	0.04	49.5	−7.5
Sandro Tonali Midfielder	67	0.02	48.0	−5.1
Nick Woltemade Forward	67	0.13	44.7	−7.8
Yoane Wissa Forward	23	–	40.6	–