What is the prediction for the football match between Newcastle and Arsenal?
Our prediction for the Newcastle–Arsenal match is: Arsenal to win or draw.
Other OPWIN picks
Arsenal to win (38% confidence); under 2.5 goals (61% confidence); both teams to score: yes (58% confidence)
Newcastle
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Newcastle scored an average of 0.80 goals and conceded 1.40 per match.
Arsenal
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Arsenal scored an average of 1.60 goals and conceded 0.60 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Recent results add context to Double chance: Draw or Away (X2): Newcastle scored 0.80 and conceded 1.40 per match across 5 covered games; Arsenal scored 1.60 and conceded 0.60 across 5.
Players to watch
Across 4 recent recorded appearances, J. Murphy contributed 1 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.04/10 across 4 rated appearances. Across 5 recent recorded appearances, V. Gyökeres contributed 1 goal(s) and 3 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.04/10 across 5 rated appearances.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current record lists E. Howe as coach of Newcastle. The latest recorded formations are Newcastle in 4-2-3-1 (Nov 7, 2026) and Arsenal in 4-2-3-1 (Nov 7, 2026). Across 8 recent matches with possession and shot data, Newcastle averaged 52.6% possession and 12.3 shots per match (3.5 on target), a a more balanced possession and shot profile profile. Across 12 matches, Arsenal averaged 58.7% possession and 14.8 shots (5.5 on target), a possession control with high shot volume profile. The recorded numbers do not show a pronounced gap in possession or shot volume.
Home and away performance
In 4 recent home matches, Newcastle recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses, averaging 1.00 points, 1.00 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per match. Away from home, Arsenal recorded 6 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in 8 matches, averaging 2.38 points, 1.25 goals scored and 0.75 conceded per match. The away side’s recent road record compares favourably with the home side’s home record.
This Premier League fixture takes place at St. James' Park (Newcastle).
Recent results show no clear home advantage for Newcastle: 1.0 points per home match compared with 1.4 away, with performance varying between matches.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.