Newcastle vs. West Ham Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 17)
- When: Sunday, May 17, 2026. 12:30 PM ET
- Where: St. James’ Park, Newcastle, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Newcastle vs. West Ham Preview
A crucial matchup in the English Premier League relegation battle is set for Sunday afternoon, as West Ham must win at Newcastle to remain within touching distance of survival. The Hammers will travel to an out-of-form Newcastle in the penultimate round of fixtures.
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Newcastle Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 13-7-16
- Home Record: 9-2-7
- Road Record: 4-5-9
Huge questions will be asked of Eddie Howe’s long-term future at the end of the season, as Newcastle look set to end the campaign in the bottom half of the standings. The Magpies have lost three of their last five in the Premier League, and they have struggled defensively throughout the season.
That is echoed by the fact that they have kept just one clean sheet in their last 14. Harvey Barnes will be a key player at the opposite end of the field, with the winger registering 21 goal involvements in all competitions this term.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Pope (GK); Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes; Osula
West Ham Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 9-9-18
- Home Record: 5-4-9
- Road Record: 4-5-9
Nuno Espirito Santo’s West Ham will have two weekends to save their Premier League status. They were hugely unfortunate not to play out a draw with Arsenal last weekend, as they saw a controversial late equalizer disallowed. However, it would be a concern that the Hammers have suffered defeats in their previous two fixtures without scoring.
West Ham have also failed to score in their last three on the road. Tomas Soucek could be a threat from set pieces this weekend, with the midfielder scoring more EPL goals against Newcastle than against any other team.
Likely Line-Up:
(3-4-2-1): Hermansen (GK); Disasi, Mavropanos, Todibo; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Fernandes, Diouf; Bowen, Summerville; Castellanos
Head-to-Head Trends
- Newcastle suffered a 2-0 loss in this exact fixture last season. But, they haven’t lost successive home matches against West Ham since 1998.
- West Ham could achieve their third ever EPL double over Newcastle.
Newcastle vs. West Ham Picks
Newcastle’s inconsistent nature will give West Ham a chance this week. The Hammers have performed well despite their losing run, and they could be set to record a win on the road that sends shockwaves across the Premier League.
