Newcastle United and West Ham United meet at St.James' Park on Sunday with this fixture pivotal in determining the fate of the relegation battle this season.
The Magpies are unlikely to make a European place this season, as Newcastle United have ultimately suffered a disappointing campaign, having once again failed to qualify for Europe, whilst having European football to contend with. Eddie Howe's side come into this game following a stalemate away at the City Ground, and having only won once in their last six league games, that being a surprising win at home to Brighton & Hove Albion. Newcastle United have had a worse home record than Sunderland this season, with only 29 points gained from 64 available. Last season, the hosts had gained 38 points at home, losing only five matches.
As for West Ham United, they will be hoping to replicate the effort shown in their 1-0 defeat at home to Champions-elect, Arsenal. The Hammers also suffered controversy with Callum Wilson's goal ruled out late into injury time because of a foul from striker Pablo on David Raya. Nuno Espirito Santo's side had arguably done enough to earn a point, but were ultimately denied thanks to Leandro Trossard's late goal. Leeds United helped the Irons on Monday, rescuing a draw at Tottenham Hotspur to prolong the relegation battle into next week.
The Hammers are in marginally better form with two wins in their last five league games and if they replicate their performance against Arsenal, they have every chance to get a result against a Newcastle United who have nothing to play for. Jarrod Bowen's contributions will likely determine this game with the Hammers captain providing 18 goal contributions for his side this season.
The BTTS market has landed in eight of the last 10 meetings between the two sides, and with West Ham United in need of a win, we think they might edge this fixture against Newcastle United.
Newcastle 1-2 West Ham
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