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With relegation rivals Tottenham Hotspur not in action until a Tuesday night trip to Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, there’s a real chance for West Ham United to put pressure on Roberto De Zerbi’s side this Sunday (17:30 BST, Sky Sports Main Event), when they take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

A win for the Irons would see them move into 17th, a point ahead of Spurs, who also face a tricky season finale against Everton at home next weekend. Below are my Newcastle vs West Ham predictions, alongside all the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

Joelinton is doubtful for Newcastle with a thigh problem, while Emil Krafth (knee), Valentino Livramento (thigh), Lewis Miley (leg) and Fabian Schar (ankle) are all ruled out for Eddie Howe's side.

Anthony Gordon is unlikely to feature again this season with his Magpies future up in the air.

Football Odds

Adama Traore, who missed West Ham's 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal last Sunday with a muscle injury, will miss out again this weekend alongside reserve goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (back).

Otherwise, Nuno Espirito Santo has a full complement to choose from.

Newcastle vs West Ham Odds

Newcastle, who beat Brighton 3-1 last time out on home soil, are 23/20 favourites here, implying a 46.5% probability of success. West Ham, who won last season's corresponding fixture 2-0 in November 2024 and triumphed 3-1 in November's reverse meeting, are 2/1, or a 33.3% chance, to emerge victorious for the first time this month, with the draw offered at 3/1.

Player to Receive a Card - Mateus Fernandes (WHU) @ 13/5

Only Elliot Anderson (76) has been fouled more times in this season's Premier League than Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (67), who is averaging 2.6 fouls won per 90 compared to the Nottingham Forest man's 2.2 per 90.

The 28-year-old was fouled three times in November's head-to-head at London Stadium, and in last weekend's stalemate at the City Ground, he was taken down five times.

Today's Football Fixtures

West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has received seven yellow cards in 34 Premier League appearances (33 starts) this season.

The 21-year-old, who is averaging 1.5 fouls per 90, committed two fouls against Arsenal last Sunday and will be kept busy in the middle of the park at St James' by Bruno Guimaraes.

The Irons are scrapping for their lives, and Fernandes could be forced to make some important fouls, which could lead to a booking.

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Newcastle striker Will Osula, who has scored three goals in his last five games, is averaging 1.4 shots on target per 90 in this season's Premier League, recording at least one in each of his last five appearances.

The 22-year-old only came on at the start of the second half in November's reverse fixture, but he shot twice, forcing a save with his second effort.

Teammate Harvey Barnes has scored off the bench in back-to-back games against Brighton and Nottingham Forest, and he's likely to be rewarded with a start on Sunday.

The 28-year-old is averaging a shot on target per 90 in the league this term and looks a good bet to register at least one this weekend.

On to West Ham, and we begin with their skipper, Jarrod Bowen, who has struck eight times in the Premier League this season.

The 29-year-old hasn't scored a league goal since 31 January, but he's recorded a shot on target in three of his last five appearances, including his last two, and in November's reverse meeting, he managed two.

Irons teammate Taty Castellanos is on a barren run himself, failing to fire in his last four matches, but he's registered at least one shot on target in his last five and is averaging 1.2 per 90 in the Premier League.

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