Newcastle vs West Brom Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Aug 2026
Newcastle vs West Brom Predictions
We’re liking the look of West Brom +1.5 for the Asian Handicap at odds of -132. This means securing a payout for a win, draw or single goal loss against Newcastle and one of those outcomes can happen.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Newcastle vs West Brom, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Premier League club Newcastle host Championship side West Brom at St James' Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 26 August.
Newcastle United opened their Premier League campaign with a dramatic 2-2 home draw against Liverpool at St James' Park on Sunday. The Magpies had 39% possession and registered four shots on target, with Anthony Elanga and Joseph Willock finding the net. Newcastle looked set for victory before Liverpool rescued a point with a penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
West Bromwich Albion have started the new Championship season with back-to-back victories. They claimed a 3-1 home win over Burnley at The Hawthorns in their latest outing. James Morrison's side had 51% possession and registered seven shots on target, with Isaac Price scoring twice and Harry Whitwell also finding the net.
In the first round of the EFL Cup, West Brom beat League Two club Rotherham United away by a 4-1 scoreline.
Goalless Draw in Last H2H Clash
A 0-0 Premier League draw was the outcome in the previous head-to-head, with Newcastle away to West Brom at The Hawthorns.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Newcastle |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  West Brom |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5:2 | 6 |
Newcastle have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. The Tyneside club have averaged 49.5% possession, 415.6 passes and 3.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.4 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 16.1 attempts and 5.0 corners.
Top scorer William Osula has found the net 5 times, with Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon getting 2 apiece. The leading assistors have been Joseph Willock and Jacob Ramsey with 2.
West Brom have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, averaging 3.9 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 1.7 goals. The Baggies average 47.4% possession, 3.5 corners taken and 5.1 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 9.5 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.
Isaac Price and Jimmy-Jay Morgan have top scored with 3, while Harry Whitwell is next on 2. Jimmy-Jay Morgan has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
The logical play is West Brom +1.5 at odds of -132. We’re expecting them to compete well in this EFL Cup game and the Asian Handicap option means that we land a nice payout if this wager wins.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best EFL Cup stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.
The best betting apps make it a 56.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
There are different options to wager on West Brom, with Winning Margin a great alternative. Select the fixed interval and get paid out if you’re correct.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
West Brom
We’re going for Newcastle at +550 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
William Osula (Newcastle) has scored four goals in his past five games on home soil. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +107 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
West Brom have had under 3.5 corners in five straight matches, while the last 10 Newcastle home games have seen them concede an average of 4.50 corners. The West Brom Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and -152 is available to back.
Newcastle
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are West Brom on the Asian Handicap at +1.5, both teams to score as well as William Osula (Newcastle) to find the net.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Newcastle vs West Brom Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Newcastle United have been chalked up as the convincing -313 favourites for this EFL Cup encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 76% probability of winning. West Bromwich Albion are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +700.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. West Brom are +540 here and the draw is +180, with Newcastle on offer at -139.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -143.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any EFL Cup match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.
Those interested in favourite William Osula to find the net first are able to get +300. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is -100.
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Newcastle Stats
West Brom Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
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Newcastle vs West Brom Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Newcastle vs West Brom team news before betting. Get the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Previous Newcastle Lineups
Previous West Brom Lineups
Newcastle Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Matthias Jaissle
West Brom Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Hull | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 7 | Ipswich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Man City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Leeds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Fulham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Man United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Coventry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Hull | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Ipswich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Man City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Leeds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Man United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Coventry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Fulham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Nott’m Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 2 | West Brom | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 5 | QPR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackburn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 9 | Bolton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0:0 | 2 |
| 16 | West Ham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 17 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 18 | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 20 | Lincoln | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 21 | Preston | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 22 | Stoke | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 23 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | -1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Southampton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Blackburn | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Bolton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Derby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | QPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Swansea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 18 | West Ham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Stoke | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 22 | Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 23 | Preston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
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