Prediction Newcastle United — West Ham UnitedSunday, 17 May 2026 at 18:30

Newcastle United
Home
13th in table
VS

West Ham United
Away
18th in table
Our Prediction
Home Win
match result
Odds
1.97
best odds
Comparative Statistics
Probabilities (bookmaker margin removed)
Over 2.5 goals
1.99
50% implied
Under 2.5 goals
1.85
54% implied
∑Poisson Model
Newcastle United
2.03
expected goals (λ)
Expected total
3.26
goals/match
West Ham United
1.23
expected goals (λ)
Probability comparison
Most probable scores
2–1
9.7%
1–1
9.6%
2–0
7.9%
1–0
7.8%
3–1
6.6%
2–2
6.0%
Most probable score in blue. Calculated with Poisson model.
Expert Analysis
The market fairly values Newcastle's win but underestimates their offensive capacity against West Ham's defensive struggles amid relegation pressure. Newcastle's balanced profile and West Ham's 1.7 goals conceded per match favor the home side. The Poisson model shows a 63.2% chance of over 2.5 goals, indicating an open game. I back Newcastle to win at 1.97 due to their stronger offense and stability, with a risk of West Ham tightening their defense. Stake: 3 units.
Match information
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