Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Newcastle United vs West Ham United in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Newcastle United vs West Ham United |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 17:30 BST |
| Venue | St. James' Park |
Match Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 West Ham United
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 02 Nov 2025 |  West Ham United vs  Newcastle United |
3 – 1 | London Stadium |
| Premier League | 10 Mar 2025 | West Ham United vs Newcastle United |
0 – 1 | London Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Nov 2024 | Newcastle United vs West Ham United |
0 – 2 | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 30 Mar 2024 | Newcastle United vs West Ham United |
4 – 3 | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 08 Oct 2023 | West Ham United vs Newcastle United |
2 – 2 | London Stadium |
Newcastle United come into this one with a slightly steadier recent profile, and the home setting at St. James' Park should help them take the initiative. Their last five league matches include a win over Brighton & Hove Albion and a draw at Nottingham Forest, but they have also lost three of the other four, so there is still some inconsistency in the results.
West Ham United have mixed outcomes too, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five league games. The recent 0-1 loss to Arsenal and 0-3 defeat at Brentford suggest they can be contained when the opposition gets on top, but the 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers shows they are capable of producing a strong attacking performance. Match Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 West Ham United
Form Guide & Team Overview
Newcastle United
Newcastle United’s recent league form has been uneven, with one win, one draw and three defeats across their last five matches. The 3-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion stands out, while the 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest shows they can still pick up points away from home.
The other results point to a side that has been beaten in tight games, including 0-1 at Arsenal and 1-2 at home to AFC Bournemouth and away to Crystal Palace. That pattern suggests Newcastle are competitive, but not always able to turn that into consistent points.
Newcastle United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 10 May 2026 |  Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United |
1 – 1 | D | The City Ground |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 | Newcastle United vs  Brighton & Hove Albion |
3 – 1 | W | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 |  Arsenal vs Newcastle United |
1 – 0 | L | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Newcastle United vs  AFC Bournemouth |
1 – 2 | L | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 |  Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United |
2 – 1 | L | Selhurst Park |
West Ham United
West Ham United’s recent league form is also mixed, with two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five. The 2-1 home win over Everton and the 4-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers show they can be effective when things click.
However, the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace and the defeats to Brentford and Arsenal indicate they have also struggled to impose themselves in tougher fixtures. On the numbers provided, they look capable of scoring but not always reliable across the full 90 minutes.
West Ham United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 10 May 2026 | West Ham United vs Arsenal |
0 – 1 | L | London Stadium |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 |  Brentford vs West Ham United |
3 – 0 | L | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | West Ham United vs  Everton |
2 – 1 | W | London Stadium |
| Premier League | 20 Apr 2026 | Crystal Palace vs West Ham United |
0 – 0 | D | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 10 Apr 2026 | West Ham United vs  Wolverhampton Wanderers |
4 – 0 | W | London Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Newcastle United
- Lewis Miley (Broken Fibula)
West Ham United
- Lukasz Fabianski (Back Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Newcastle United (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Nick Pope (Goalkeeper), Dan Burn (Defender), Lewis Hall (Defender), Malick Thiaw (Defender), Sven Botman (Defender), Bruno Guimarães (Midfielder), Jacob Murphy (Midfielder), Joelinton (Midfielder), Nick Woltemade (Midfielder), Sandro Tonali (Midfielder), William Osula (Attacker)
Newcastle United’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base with Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali able to control the middle and support both phases of play. With William Osula up front and wide runners around him, the shape should allow Newcastle to press West Ham United and get bodies into attacking areas.
West Ham United (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Mads Hermansen (Goalkeeper), Axel Disasi (Defender), Jean-Clair Todibo (Defender), Konstantinos Mavropanos (Defender), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Midfielder), El Hadji Malick Diouf (Midfielder), Mateus Fernandes (Midfielder), Tomáš Souček (Midfielder), Crysencio Summerville (Attacker), Jarrod Bowen (Attacker), Taty Castellanos (Attacker)
West Ham United’s predicted 3-4-2-1 should give them a compact back three with wing support from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf. That setup also leaves Crysencio Summerville, Jarrod Bowen and Taty Castellanos close enough together to threaten on transitions and in the final third.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Newcastle United | West Ham United | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | West Ham United | William Osula against Axel Disasi could be important if Newcastle United look to test West Ham United’s defensive structure early. |
| Newcastle United | West Ham United | Bruno Guimarães against Aaron Wan-Bissaka may shape the midfield and wide-side balance, with Newcastle United needing control in possession. |
| Newcastle United | West Ham United | William Osula is key for Newcastle United because the predicted shape places him as the main central outlet in attack. |
| Newcastle United | West Ham United | Crysencio Summerville is key for West Ham United because he offers a direct attacking threat from the front line in the 3-4-2-1. |
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