Newcastle United vs West Ham United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Betiball's prediction for Newcastle United vs West Ham United on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Newcastle United vs West Ham United preview before placing your bet.

Newcastle United vs West Ham United: Starting Lineups Time : 17/05/2026 12:30

Newcastle United

3 - 1

Finished

West Ham United

85'

Anthony Elanga / Kieran Trippier

85'

Yoane Wissa / William Osula

83'

Lewis Hall

75'

Jacob Murphy / Harvey Barnes

75'

Dan Burn / Nick Woltemade

65'

William Osula

53'

Joseph Willock / Sandro Tonali

19'

William Osula

15'

Nick Woltemade

80' Mohamadou Kante

69' Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez

67' El Hadji Malick Diouf

63' Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus / Aaron Wan-Bissaka

63' Mohamadou Kante / Tomas Soucek

59' Tomas Soucek

26' Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez / Jean-Clair Todibo

85'

Anthony Elanga / Kieran Trippier

80' Mohamadou Kante

85'

Yoane Wissa / William Osula

69' Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez

83'

Lewis Hall

67' El Hadji Malick Diouf

75'

Jacob Murphy / Harvey Barnes

63' Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus / Aaron Wan-Bissaka

75'

Dan Burn / Nick Woltemade

63' Mohamadou Kante / Tomas Soucek

65'

William Osula

59' Tomas Soucek

53'

Joseph Willock / Sandro Tonali

26' Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez / Jean-Clair Todibo

19'

William Osula

15'

Nick Woltemade

Newcastle United

Substitutions

#9 Yoane Wissa

#20 Anthony Elanga

#28 Joseph Willock

#33 Dan Burn

#23 Jacob Murphy

#37 Alex Murphy

#10 Anthony Gordon

#62 Sean Neave

#32 Aaron Ramsdale

Newcastle United West Ham United

15Shots15

7Shots on Goal8

8Fouls11

9Corner Kick1

11Free kick8

2Offside2

1Yellow card3

18Aerial28

7Save4

24Successful Tackles20

8Interceptions9

19Long pass20

3Assist1

4Successful center6

5Substitution3

2Shots off goal3

0Hit The Post1

8Head Success15

6Blocked4

17Tackle12

6Dribbles6

26Throw-in20

497Passes401

94Attacks101

52Dangerous attacks55

6Corner Kicks(HT)1

3BigChances1

0BigChancesMissed1

9ShotsInsideBox10

6ShotsOutsideBox5

48DuelsWon48

1.7ExpectedGoals0.88

1.68xGOpenPlay0.83

1.7xGNonPenalty0.88

2.16xGOT0.84

43Touches In Opposition Box34

18AccurateCrosses17

40GroundDuelsWon33

8AerialDuelsWon15

15Clearances19

West Ham United

Substitutions

#11 Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez

#55 Mohamadou Kante

#19 Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus

#23 Alphonse Areola

#27 Soungoutou Magassa

#30 Oliver Scarles

#3 Max Kilman

#2 Kyle Walker-Peters

#32 Freddie Potts

Commentary

85' Newcastle United — substitution: Anthony Elanga / Kieran Trippier

85' Newcastle United — substitution: Yoane Wissa / William Osula

83' Lewis Hall - Newcastle United receive a yellow card

80' Mohamadou Kante - West Ham United receive a yellow card

75' Newcastle United — substitution: Jacob Murphy / Harvey Barnes

75' Newcastle United — substitution: Dan Burn / Nick Woltemade

69' Goal! Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez - West Ham United

67' El Hadji Malick Diouf - West Ham United receive a yellow card

65' Goal! William Osula - Newcastle United

63' West Ham United — substitution: Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus / Aaron Wan-Bissaka

63' West Ham United — substitution: Mohamadou Kante / Tomas Soucek

59' Tomas Soucek - West Ham United receive a yellow card

53' Newcastle United — substitution: Joseph Willock / Sandro Tonali

26' West Ham United — substitution: Valentin Mariano Castellanos Gimenez / Jean-Clair Todibo

19' Goal! William Osula - Newcastle United

15' Goal! Nick Woltemade - Newcastle United

How We Build the Newcastle United vs West Ham United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Newcastle United vs West Ham United on 17 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Newcastle United vs West Ham United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Newcastle United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against West Ham United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Newcastle United and West Ham United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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