Newcastle vs West Ham: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Newcastle United are our pick to secure victory over West Ham United who have lingering questions surrounding the potential managerial situation of the team.

Newcastle United are on a three-game winning run in all competitions, having seen off the likes of Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Arsenal in that spell of games. West Ham United have failed to impress under Julen Lopetegui this season, with the visitors having only won twice in their previous five as the Hammers sit 14th in the Premier League table.

West Ham’s away record should be something to consider when looking at this game as away from home, West Ham United have been dismal in recent weeks, with three losses in their last five and winless in that run of games as well.

Expect goals in this fixture for either side. West Ham have not kept a clean sheet in their previous 11 against the Magpies, with Over 2.5 goals scored in five of the last seven meetings.

For these reasons, we predict a 3-1 win for the Magpies and Eddie Howe to keep up the pressure on the Hammers and Julen Lopetegui.

Newcastle 3-1 West Ham

Premier League football returns this weekend as Newcastle United look to continue to stamp out their European aspirations against West Ham United, who have yet to impress this season.

Date: 25/11/2024
Location: St.James Park, Newcastle.
Kick-Off: 8 pm

Newcastle United are enjoying another fine season without European Football, as they look to utilise that advantage to once again finish inside a European spot at the end of the season. The Magpies are also enjoying a brilliant run in the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup). Eddie Howe looks to finally end the long-awaited drought for a major trophy on Tyneside. In the Premier League, depending on the results elsewhere, Newcastle could end the first weekend back from an international break in the top four from their eighth position.

On the other hand, West Ham United are looking to restore some much needed pride in their campaign thus far, having yet to show progress so far under the management of Julen Lopetegui. The Hammers sit in 14th in the Premier League. However, a win for the visitors could move them into the top ten. However, similar to Newcastle United, they would require results elsewhere to fall in their favour.

In the most recent meeting between the two teams, the casual fan was treated to a spectacular encounter which ended 4-3 to Newcastle United thanks to a late brace from Harvey Barnes.

The game will be live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

Newcastle United Team News

Fabian Schar, Joelinton and Dan Burn are all one yellow card away from suspension for this game.

West Ham United Team News

Mohammed Kudus remains unavailable for this game since his dismissal away at Tottenham Hotspur.

The recent history between the two teams heavily favours the home side, as Eddie Howe’s side are unbeaten in their last five meetings with West Ham. Neither side has kept a clean sheet in the previous seven meetings. However, the Hammers’ defensive woes against their opponents paint a terrible picture for the visitors. West Ham United have not kept a clean sheet in the last 11 meetings, conceding 11 goals in the previous three meetings with the hosts. The Magpies have a fantastic record of scoring first in this fixture, achieving this feat in six of the last eight.

Newcastle United are in impressive form heading into this game, having won their previous three in all competitions against Chelsea, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, as mentioned. Eddie Howe’s side kept two clean sheets in their last three games, only conceding the first to Nottingham Forest, which eventually won 3-1. The performance against Arsenal was superb, as Newcastle United restricted Arsenal only to a shot on target in the entire game.

Newcastle United have showcased their strength at home this season at St.James Park, having only lost once in their previous five on home soil in all competitions. In the Premier League, the hosts have only lost once at home against Brighton and have picked up impressive victories and performances over Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Manchester City. Their previous home game was the 1-0 over the Gunners a week before the International break.

The Hammers’ overall form is less than desirable heading into the game at St.James’ Park, having only twice in their previous five fixtures in the Premier League. The visitors have been winless in their last two games since the victory over Manchester United in Erik ten Hag’s final match for the Red Devils.

West Ham’s away record should be something to consider when looking at this game as away from home, West Ham United have been dismal in recent weeks, with three losses in their last five and winless in that run of games as well. The most recent away game for the Hammers was bitterly disappointing, as they fell to a 3-0 defeat to high-flying Nottingham Forest.

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