Round 37 - Premier League
Newcastle United VS West Ham United
St. James' Park
17 May, 2026
Overview:
Premier League Round 37 matchup between Newcastle United and West Ham United projects as a home-leaning contest with Newcastle holding the edge in venue advantage, recent tactical stability, and stronger chance creation at home. West Ham remain capable of disrupting rhythm through transition play and set pieces, but their away profile suggests inconsistency against higher-intensity opponents. The balance of evidence points to Newcastle controlling more of the game and generating the better chances overall.
Recent H2H results: Newcastle slight edge in recent meetings
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Newcastle United.
Newcastle are likely to push territory early, using fullbacks and wide rotations to stretch West Ham's defensive block. West Ham may sit deeper and look to break through direct passes and second-ball opportunities. The key battle is Newcastle's press versus West Ham's outlet quality, with set pieces also potentially decisive.
Historical indicators and current form both favor Newcastle, while the home advantage increases their win likelihood. West Ham's main route to a positive result is a low-scoring match with efficient conversion of limited chances, but the overall model still leans to a Newcastle victory.
Last Update: 15-05-2026
Stats:
| Newcastle United | West Ham United |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.82 | 1.21 |
| Win Probability | |
| 46.2 | 29.8 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 | Man United | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton Hove | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 14 | 10 | 14 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham | 15 | 7 | 16 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 14 | 7 | 17 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 11 | 14 | 13 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 12 | 15 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 10 | 11 | 17 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham | 10 | 9 | 19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 10 | 24 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 36 | 27 | 8 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 38 | 22 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 37 | 17 | 4 |
| O. Watkins | AVL | ENG | 37 | 16 | 3 |
