Newcastle vs West Brom Predictions - West Brom can hold Newcastle

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 25 Aug 2026

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Ralph Staniforth 25 Aug 2026

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Newcastle are winless in recent games and struggling after coach and player changes.
West Brom are on a 7-game winning streak and looking confident.
Prediction: A draw, likely 1-1, as West Brom maintain form and frustrate Newcastle.

Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle have drawn their last 2 games (Getty)

Newcastle vs West Brom Predictions

Newcastle have been off the pace recently and are struggling for form. West Brom are on a long winning streak and can hold the Magpies in the EFL Cup.

Newcastle vs West Brom Predictions
Head to Head
Newcastle Form
West Brom Form
Predicted Starting Lineups & News

Newcastle have drawn their last 2 games.
Newcastle are winless in 3 of their last 5 matches against West Brom.
West Brom are unbeaten in 17 of their last 18 games.

Head to Head

Newcastle and West Brom have won 49 games each and drawn 35 in 133 meetings.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle are an out-of-form side and have seen big personnel changes recently. Eddie Howe stood down in pre-season and key players Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes also left.

The Magpies were winless in their final three pre-season matches, including defeats to Everton 3-1 and Bayer Leverkusen 2-1. The Tyneside outfit then drew 1-1 at home against Strasbourg and faced 19 shots.

Matthias Jaissle’s team started the 2025/26 campaign with a 2-2 home draw against Liverpool. The Toon allowed 2.98 XG and Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock scored in each half.

West Brom Form

Championship side West Brom are in strong recent form and have won seven consecutive matches.

The Baggies won four pre-season friendlies in a row and started their EFL Cup run with a 4-1 victory at Rotherham.

James Morrison’s side followed that cup triumph with a 2-1 league victory at Norwich. West Brom had four shots on target and 1.85 XG.

The Midlands team continued their winning streak with a 3-1 home victory over Burnley on Sunday. Harry Whitwell scored early and Isaac Price netted twice as West Brom had seven shots on target.

Predicted Starting Lineups & News

Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Ewen Jaouen; Leo Shahar, Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schar, Lewis Hall; Aladji Bamba, Joe Willock; Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Bazoumana Toure; Yoane Wissa

Midfielder Joelinton, defender Tino Livramento and striker William Osula are injured.

Dan Burn has been ruled out due to an ankle ligament issue. Matthias Jaissle confirmed the defender’s recovery timeline recently and said, “If Dan is clear, he will be out for a couple of weeks.”

West Brom (4-4-1-1): Max O'Leary; Nolan Galves, Chris Mepham, Nathaniel Phillips, Conor Townsend; Harry Whitwell, Jayson Molumby, Ousmane Diakite, Isaac Price; Felix Myhre; Jimmy-Jay Morgan

Striker Aune Heggebo is suspended.

Winger Mikey Johnston missed the Burnley game with an ankle injury and is doubtful here.

Verdict

Newcastle v West Brom

Newcastle are lacking confidence and West Brom are a team on the up. The Baggies are in good shape and can keep their impressive form rolling with an EFL Cup draw.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.

Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf.

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