Newcastle vs West Ham Prediction
๐ St James' Park is set to host a pivotal clash on Sunday. However, itโs the visitors who face a make-or-break moment, not the hosts. Newcastle have already secured their Premier League status and are seeing out the remainder of the campaign with little pressure. West Ham, on the other hand, are teetering on the brink-any slip-up in Matchweek 37 could spell the end of the Hammersโ top-flight stay. The visitors desperately need all three points, but that does little to faze the Magpies, who are determined to give their supporters a memorable send-off before the summer break.
Head-to-Head
๐ Over the past decade, these sides have squared off ten times, with Newcastle holding a slight edge-four wins to West Hamโs three. However, itโs worth noting that the Magpies have come up short against the Hammers both in the reverse fixture this season (1-3) and in their most recent clash at St. Jamesโ Park (0-2).
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Newcastle United Team Overview
Eddie Howeโs side have endured a disappointing campaign by their own standards and are likely to finish outside the top ten, currently sitting 13th in the table. Their home form is a particular concern for supporters: the Magpies have managed just three wins from their last ten Premier League fixtures at St Jamesโ Park. Still, theyโve shown some resilience down the stretch, claiming a 3-1 victory over Brighton and sharing the points with Nottingham Forest (1-1).
The clash with Brighton was perhaps Newcastleโs most convincing home performance of the season. The Magpies converted three of their six shots on target, underlining their clinical edge in the final third. With no real pressure in the standings, Howeโs men are playing with freedom-something that could translate into an entertaining, attack-minded display in their last home outing of the campaign.
Match Results: Newcastle United
West Ham United Team Overview
The Hammers are enduring a disastrous campaign, teetering on the brink of relegation. At one point, it looked as if they would comfortably retain their Premier League status, but the battle for that crucial 17th spot has become fiercely competitive. West Hamโs away form is particularly concerning, with the club losing six of their last ten matches on the road. Their most recent trip ended in complete humiliation, suffering a heavy defeat to Brentford (0-3).
On the other hand, just a week ago, Nuno Espรญrito Santoโs men put in a spirited display in the derby against Arsenal (0-1), despite coming up short. They pushed the Gunners all the way and nearly altered the title race. Callum Wilson found the net in stoppage time to level the score in the 95th minute, only for VAR to rule out the goal for a foul on the opposing goalkeeper-a controversial decision that sparked heated debate and frustration within the football community.
Match Results: West Ham United
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Newcastle United
โ Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento, Fabian Schรคr, and Emil Krafth are all ruled out. However, none of these absences come as a surprise to the coaching staff.
โ The main question mark surrounds Joelinton, who is dealing with a minor thigh issue. The Brazilian remains a doubt for the clash against West Ham.
West Ham United
๐ซ The visitors have a full-strength squad available. Lukasz Fabianski's absence has been the norm since the start of the season.
โก The only recent setback is Adama Traore, who missed the previous match with a thigh injury. However, the Spaniard is more of a bench option than a key figure in the lineup.
๐จ Yellow Card Prediction
Jarred Gillett is regarded as one of the Premier Leagueโs most lenient referees. This season, heโs handed out 75 bookings across 21 matches, averaging 3.6 yellow cards per game. However, the Australian official faces a fixture where it will be tough to keep his cards in his pocket. West Ham are fighting for survival and are expected to be uncompromising in the challenges, while Newcastle wonโt want to be bullied on home turf. Over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.84* looks like a value bet-at least, this line has come through in 10 of Newcastleโs last 11 Premier League home games.
โฝ Goals Prediction
Letโs get straight to the point-our pick is both teams to score (yes). The odds around 1.47* arenโt spectacular, but the probability makes this a strong play. Consider the numbers: Newcastle and West Ham have seen both teams find the net in eight of their last ten head-to-head clashes. On top of that, Newcastleโs last nine home matches have all featured goals from both sides. Thereโs little reason to go against such convincing stats.
๐ฉ Corners Prediction
We donโt expect either side to hold back when it comes to corners. Newcastle rank in the leagueโs top three for average corners at home, posting a mark of 6.61 per match. West Hamโs season average isnโt as impressive, but Nuno Espรญrito Santoโs men have delivered more than 4.5 corners in each of their last six away games. Their previous head-to-head saw a total of 13 corners, and we anticipate a similar figure on May 17. With that in mind, weโre backing over 9.5 total corners at 1.53*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorsโ Prediction
West Ham travel to St Jamesโ Park highly motivated, but that very intensity could end up backfiring on them. Newcastle, playing with no pressure and backed by their home crowd, are likely to play with freedom-and theyโll be eager to exact revenge on the Hammers for their defeat earlier in the season. We expect the Magpies to do just that, potentially crushing West Hamโs hopes of Premier League survival in the process. The prediction is a 2-1 win for the hosts, while the main bet is on over 3.5 yellow cards. Itโs hard to imagine this clash passing without plenty of tough tackles, fouls, heated arguments with the referee, and, inevitably, a flurry of bookings.
Betting Tips: Newcastle United - West Ham United
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