Sky Sports column ‘Jones Knows’ gave some interesting analysis and commentary on the current situation at Newcastle United.
The column makes predictions about what will happen in certain Premier League matches and also debates other questions/issues at clubs.
However, unlike the usual predictions from old pros, which are usually simply based on the “size” of a club and whether or not they won the previous match, this one is based on proper analysis and vision, not lazy assumptions.
Sky Sports’ ‘Jones Knows’ column looks at matches from a betting perspective and focused on this Newcastle United match at home to Wolves.
Lewis Jones (who is the Sky Sports expert behind the ‘Jones Knows’ column) has highlighted some major underlying factors that could/should have a big influence on this Newcastle v Wolves match.
“Matheus Cunha is back from his suspension and has been pushed even more to the fore under Vitor Pereria, playing a little deeper than we saw as he was tasked with gripping the ball better in midfield.
“This shift to playing in that area of the pitch has helped see his tackle numbers increase.
“He made at least two tackles in his three appearances under Pereria, including despite only playing 45 minutes against Tottenham.
“Newcastle’s central midfield trio of Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are a tackle-heavy group, so I expect Cunha to maintain his average. The 8/11 for 2+ tackles and 2/1 for 3+ tackles are excellent value for money with Sky Bet.
« Score Prediction: Newcastle 2 Wolves 2
“Best bet: Matheus Cunha 3+ tackles (2/1 with Sky Bet)”
An interesting view from the Sky Sports expert…
I think it’s worth watching this, what he had to say ahead of Newcastle United’s last three matches against Spurs, Man U and Villa:
Spurs vs. NUFC
“…I trust Dejan Kulusevski, probably with my life. He has scored nine goals in his last nine starts at home and is Ange Postecoglou’s favorite.
“Score prediction: 2-2.
“Best bet: Dejan Kulusevski to score or assist.”
Man U vs NUFC:
“I’m swimming against the tide here and I remain quite positive about Manchester United’s prospects under this manager, particularly from a defensive point of view.
“The structure and organization are much more secure than under Erik ten Hag and could well lead to positive results…
“The expected goals data suggests that Ruben Amorim’s influence is already stabilizing them slightly, although the results make that hard to believe. “I’m going to put on my helmet and…
“Score prediction: Man U 1 Newcastle United 1”
NUFC vs Villa:
“If Villa play with the same poise in midfield as they did against Manchester City, then the 11/4 with Sky Bet on an away win could prove to be a brilliant bet. The axis of Amadou Onana and Boubacar Kamara with Youri Tielemans in advance worked wonderfully with Tielemans particularly fulfilled in this role. Score Prediction: Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 2″
I have the impression that our friend from Sky Sports is licking his wounds AND his losses!
The Sky Sports pundit is clearly desperate to convince himself that Newcastle’s serious upturn in form is just an incident. Constantly talking about the opposition before NUFC matches, looking for positive angles on Newcastle’s opponents, while also looking for supposed negatives from United’s perspective. Determined to predict that United won’t win their next match, like the last one…
Any result is possible in any match, but after scoring 15 goals and conceding just one in the last five PL matches beating Leicester, Ipswich, Villa, Man U and Tottenham, this surely indicates that this is much more than just a “positive move”. ‘in Newcastle’s season.
The Sky Sports pundit gives no logic/reasoning as to why Newcastle United won’t win tonight, nor why suddenly they would concede two goals at home to relegation fighting Wolves. Only twice in the last ten months have Eddie Howe’s side conceded two or more goals in a match at St James’ Park.
There are no easy games, but every chance of believing Newcastle will make it six PL wins in a row (nine in all competitions) if they play at recent levels.
Newcastle United’s next matches:
Wednesday January 15 – Newcastle contre Wolves (19h30) TNT Sports
Saturday January 18 – Newcastle v Bournemouth (12:30 p.m.) TNT Sports
Saturday January 25 – Southampton v Newcastle (3 p.m.)
Saturday February 1st – Newcastle v Fulham (3 p.m.)
Wednesday February 5 – Newcastle v Arsenal (8 p.m.) Sky Sports (League Cup)
Weekend of Saturday February 8 – Birmingham v Newcastle to be confirmed (FA Cup)
Saturday February 15 – Man City contre Newcastle (15h)
Sunday February 23 – Newcastle contre Forest (14h00) Sky Sports
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