West Ham will take on Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday, 2 November, in a match of real significance for Nuno Espirito Santo and West Ham.
The hosts are stuck in the bottom three, and while nothing can change in that regard this weekend, they could find themselves seven points from safety with a defeat on Sunday.
The match is a big one for Newcastle, too, as the Magpies look to find some momentum in what has been a slow start to the season.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our West Ham vs Newcastle prediction below.
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West Ham vs Newcastle prediction: The hosts to take something from the match
Key Stats
- West Ham have avoided defeat in 50% of their last four matches against Newcastle.
- Newcastle have drawn three of their four Premier League away matches this season.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Newcastle's four away league matches this season.
Correct score prediction: West Ham 1-1 Newcastle
Although it may look foolish to predict anything other than a West Ham defeat here, history tells us that Nuno Espirito Santo does tend to get things right eventually, and the Hammers can't just keep getting turned over at home all season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: West Ham are big underdogs
- HOME: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The West Ham vs Newcastle odds are a little surprising, in the sense that Newcastle are the odds-on favourites despite not yet winning away in the Premier League this season. Ladbrokes have given the Magpies a 61.9% chance of winning the match, while West Ham have been given a 19% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Newcastle
Newcastle hold the advantage when it comes to the recent H2H meetings. The Magpies have lost just one of their last seven meetings with West Ham, although there have been three draws in that same time period.
England Premier League 10/03/25
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England Premier League 25/11/24
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England Premier League 30/03/24
Newcastle
West Ham
England Premier League 08/10/23
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Newcastle
England Premier League 05/04/23
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Newcastle
West Ham preview: Wilson to face his former club?
Callum Wilson hasn't had much of a look-in since signing for West Ham in the summer, but the experienced striker should be given a chance on Sunday due to injuries, if nothing else. The Hammers will be without four injured players this weekend, including Oliver Scarles, Dinos Mavropanos, Niclas Fullkrug and George Earthy.
Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Diouf, Soucek, Magassa, Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville, Wilson
Last five results
- Leeds 2-1 West Ham
- West Ham 0-2 Brentford
- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
- Everton 1-1 West Ham
- West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace
Newcastle preview: Key men to return
Newcastle secured safe passage through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup in the week without having to use some of their best players. Therefore, the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton will be fresh for this one. On the injury front, Eddie Howe is without Tino Livramento, Yoane Wissa, Lewis Hall and Harrison Ashby.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Last five results
- Newcastle 2-0 Tottenham
- Newcastle 2-1 Fulham
- Newcastle 3-0 Benfica
- Brighton 2-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Player to watch: Jarrod Bowen
If West Ham are to get anything out of this match, then they are going to need more from their captain, Jarrod Bowen. The 28-year-old hasn't been his usual self this season, but if he can recapture his best form, then the Hammers have a chance, not only of winning on Sunday but of beating the drop.