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West Ham United will be aiming to end a two-match losing run when they travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Magpies have endured a disappointing 2025-26 campaign and could be set for significant changes in the summer, with uncertainty surrounding the future of Anthony Gordon.
For West Ham, the stakes are far greater. The Hammers could be relegated to the Championship this weekend if results go against them, though Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will be determined to take the survival battle into the final day of the season.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Newcastle United vs West Ham United key stats
- West Ham have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches.
- Five of the last seven matches between the two sides have produced under 4.5 cards.
- Each of last six West Ham games has produced under 10.5 corners.
Newcastle United vs West Ham United preview: Draw on the cards
Newcastle United vs West Ham United — Tale of the Tape
| Newcastle United | vs | West Ham United |
|---|---|---|
| 13th | Position | 18th |
| 46 | Points | 36 |
| 50 | Goals For | 42 |
| 52 | Goals Against | 62 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 12th | Home / Away Rank | 16th |
Only a few weeks ago, Newcastle fans feared the worst as they slid close to the relegation zone after four defeats in a row, but four points from last two games, including a win over Brighton have helped them steer clear of danger.
Eddie Howe has struggled to arrest the gradual decline as the Magpies dropped a staggering 27 points from winning positions in 2025-26, when they drew 1-1 against Forest, despite taking the lead through Harvey Barnes.
Newcastle have conceded 20 goals in the last 15 minutes of matches, and have found it hard to pick up maximum points after falling behind.
The Tyneside club have also lost more points from winning positions, and their league positions could have been different had they held on to their leads in those matches.
Following 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the last match, West Ham have now failed to score in three of their last four matches.
As it stands, the Irons are 18th in the Premier League table with 36 points, two points behind Tottenham.
The Hammers have failed to score in their last three Premier League away games, but can take confidence from the fact they defeated the Magpies 2-0 in the reverse fixture.
Santo could be without winger Adama Traore, who missed the defeat against Arsenal due to a quadriceps injury.
Newcastle United vs West Ham United form guide & betting tips
| Newcastle United | vs | West Ham United |
|---|---|---|
LLLWD |
Form | WDWLL |
| 4 | Points | 7 |
| 14th | Form Table | 10th |
| 6 | Goals For | 6 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 5 |
LLLWD |
Form (All Comps) | WDWLL |
Whispers predicts: Newcastle United 2-2 West Ham United
West Ham United will be desperate to return to winning ways, while Newcastle United will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to three matches, which makes a draw at 11/4 a plausible outcome.
Both teams have scored in each of Newcastle’s last nine matches at St James’ Park, making BTTS – Yes at 10/21 a compelling option.
Meanwhile, five of Newcastle’s last seven outings have produced more than two goals, suggesting over 2.5 goals at 8/15 could offer solid value.
> Draw at 11/4 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 8/15 | Likelihood: Probable
> Newcastle to score first at 4/5 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 10/21 | Likelihood: Probable