Supercomputer issues new West Ham and Tottenham relegation predictions after Newcastle result
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Credit: Imago Mon 18 May 2026 8:40, UK West Ham United are on the brink of Premier League relegation after Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United.The Hammers travelled to St James’ Park knowing that victory would lift them out of the relegation zone and place huge pressure on Tottenham to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. West Ham’s terrible run of form has come at the worst possible time, with their fate now in the lap of the Gods. ⚽West Ham United Matchday⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every West Ham fixture.
VISIT THE WEST HAM MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Supercomputer predicts chance of West Ham safetyFootball Insider exclusively revealed in January that West Ham have no intention of selling Mateus Fernandes this summer, but they will have little choice if they are relegated. West Ham playerAttracting summer interest?Axel DisasiYesKonstantinos MavropanosYesEl Hadji Malick DioufYesCrysencio SummervilleYesMateus FernandesYesJarrod BowenYesSuch sales would be necessary in light of the decimation to the club’s finances that would occur if they are relegated to the Premier League.West Ham would take hits on every single level possible, and the likes of Luton Town, Leicester City and Sunderland have learned that the way out is not always clear.Nevertheless, it is a reality that the Irons are going to have to start getting used to, with a miracle now required to keep them in the Premier League.
Even a draw likely condemns the Hammers, considering the chasm in goal difference.Defeat for @WestHam means @SpursOfficial can secure Premier League safety with a victory against Chelsea on Tuesday 👊How it currently stands 👇— Premier League (@premierleague) May 17, 2026 View Tweet Opta‘s supercomputer has handed West Ham a minuscule 6.17 per cent chance of surviving the drop, while the Lilywhites carry a 93.83 per cent chance of survival.Reasons to hope for West HamThe situation looks incredibly bleak for West Ham, and it certainly is. His side have just two home wins from 18 league games this season, while Everton have one of the strongest away records in the Premier League.At this stage, West Ham will be doing their job if they place as much pressure as they can on Tottenham, with their fate largely out of their hands. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.