Newcastle vs West Brom — Prediction & Betting Tips

Newcastle take on West Brom in the League Cup on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history and recent form.

In their last 15 meetings, Newcastle have won 7, drawn 4 and lost 3 against West Brom. These fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 53% of them.

Defensively, Newcastle kept 3 clean sheets and West Brom kept 4 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.