{"id":6857,"date":"2026-05-15T05:51:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=6857"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:04:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:04:52","slug":"match-preview-newcastle-vs-west-ham-17-05-26-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-newcastle-vs-west-ham-17-05-26-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle vs West Ham: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Newcastle close out a flat home campaign against a West Ham side still doing relegation maths at St James’ Park on Sunday, May 17 at 1:30 PM ET \/ 12:30 PM CT \/ 10:30 AM PT.<\/strong> The Magpies sit 13th on 46 points with mid-table their ceiling; the visitors are 18th on 36 points, two games left, max-reachable 42 \u2014 still on the wrong side of the line and needing a result.<\/p>\n\n

Our Newcastle vs West Ham prediction starts with the matchup numbers. The Hammers have not won away in their last six, and Newcastle have scored in each of their last two at home. With the visitors needing goals to survive, the over and Both Teams to Score read as the cleanest angles.<\/p>\n\n

bet365 price Newcastle at +105, with West Ham at +225 and the draw at +275. The home side is the value pick at a near-coin-flip ML in a goals matchup.<\/p>\n\n

Newcastle vs West Ham: Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n

Newcastle’s matchup edge at St James’ Park and West Ham’s leaky away form steer the card toward a home win in a goal-heavy game.<\/p>\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>Odds & Sportsbook<\/th>Confidence<\/th>Why We’re Backing It<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Newcastle to Win<\/strong><\/td>+105 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(48.8%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>West Ham have not won away in their last six; Newcastle beat Brighton 3-1 at home on May 3 and remain a credible home side.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Correct Score: Newcastle 2-1<\/strong><\/td>+900 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(10.0%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Newcastle have conceded in their last two and the Hammers have to chase the game \u2014 2-1 fits a tight home win with a visitor goal.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Gordon<\/strong> to score anytime<\/td>+162 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(38.2%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Gordon has six league goals from 5.82 xG in 1,814 minutes, with 32 successful dribbles \u2014 the most direct line to a Newcastle goal at home.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Bowen<\/strong> to score anytime<\/td>+187 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(34.8%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Bowen has played every league minute with eight goals, 26 shots on target and 6.58 xG \u2014 the one Hammers attacker a thin Newcastle back line cannot ignore.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>-200 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(66.7%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Both teams have scored in four of Newcastle’s last five, and West Ham have shipped 62 league goals \u2014 third-worst in the division.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>-225 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(69.2%)<\/td>		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>Newcastle have conceded in their last two; West Ham have to chase a result to keep their survival hopes alive.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Our approach: anchor on a Newcastle home win, stack the goal markets, then hedge with Bowen at +187 to cover the away angle if the Hammers find an early opener.<\/p>\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n

Newcastle are 13th on 46 points, with no European place reachable from here. West Ham are 18th on 36 points with two games left \u2014 max-reachable 42, and 17th-placed Tottenham currently sit on 38, so the survival picture is still live.<\/p>\n\n

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Team<\/th>Pos<\/th>GP<\/th>W<\/th>D<\/th>L<\/th>GF<\/th>GA<\/th>GD<\/th>Pts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Newcastle<\/strong><\/td>13<\/td>36<\/td>12<\/td>10<\/td>14<\/td>50<\/td>52<\/td>-2<\/td>46<\/td><\/tr>\n
West Ham<\/strong><\/td>18<\/td>36<\/td>9<\/td>9<\/td>18<\/td>42<\/td>62<\/td>-20<\/td>36<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

The 2025\/26 Premier League relegation odds<\/a> have shortened on the Hammers across the spring. Full table on the Premier League standings<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n