West Ham vs Newcastle Prediction
🔊 Will Matchday 10 of the Premier League finally deliver a much-needed victory for West Ham fans? The Hammers' season has been nothing short of dismal, and a managerial change has yet to make an impact. Newcastle, on the other hand, have found their rhythm after a sluggish start and are pushing to break into the top ten. Even though the match takes place at the London Stadium, the Magpies are considered clear favorites. Can Eddie Howe's side live up to that billing, or will the hosts spring a surprise?
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have been clashing exclusively in the Premier League for many years, but delving too deep into their head-to-head history isn't particularly useful. Let's focus on the last ten matches, which highlight Newcastle's dominance, as they've won half of them. West Ham, on the other hand, have only managed two victories. Interestingly, the Londoners haven't beaten the Magpies at home since 2019, suffering four defeats in their last six encounters there.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
West Ham United Team Overview
West Ham have collected just four points from their first nine matches - their worst start ever in the Premier League! Unfortunately, the departure of Graham Potter hasn't sparked any positive momentum for the Hammers. In their first match under Nuno Espírito Santo, they managed to hold Everton to a 1-1 draw, but then slipped back into a slump with three consecutive losses.
Their latest dismal performance came in the last round, where they were deservedly defeated by Leeds 2-1. They conceded twice within the first 15 minutes and only offered their fans a glimmer of hope in the 90th minute with a goal from Mateus Fernandes. However, trailing for most of the match, West Ham only managed an xG of one goal and frankly did not merit any points.
Match Results: West Ham United
Newcastle United Team Overview
Newcastle are currently sitting in 12th place, but the team is showing improvement, making a top-8 finish seem like only a matter of time. They have secured three consecutive victories across all competitions. However, in the Premier League, consistency has been lacking, as the Magpies have collected just seven points from their last five matches. Away games have been particularly challenging, with the team yet to secure a single victory on the road.
Fortunately, in the League Cup round of 16, Eddie Howe's side played at home and comfortably defeated Tottenham 2-0. Nick Woltemade, who faced skepticism due to his seemingly inflated transfer fee, continues to prove that Newcastle's faith in him was well-placed. His goal against Spurs made him the first player in the club's history to score in his debut matches in the Premier League, League Cup, and Champions League.
Match Results: Newcastle United
Latest news
West Ham United
🔚 Several sources report that Lucas Paquetá, who has repeatedly shown his loyalty to West Ham, intends to leave the team during the winter transfer window. The club itself is open to selling the Brazilian, as they suffered significant financial losses last season.
❌ The hosts face two significant setbacks. Niclas Füllkrug spends more time recovering than playing, which has become the norm. However, Konstantinos Mavropanos is a key figure in central defense. He missed last week's match and will be unavailable for about a month due to a hamstring injury.
Newcastle United
📝 Rumor has it that Scott McTominay, despite his impressive performances for Napoli, is considering a return to England due to family reasons. Bookmakers have Newcastle as the frontrunners to sign the Scottish midfielder.
❌ Newcastle's injury list is no longer surprising. Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento haven't played since early October, while Yoan Wissa has yet to make his debut for the club after sustaining an injury during the national team's September training camp.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The officiating team for the match is led by Robert Jones. The Englishman is not the strictest referee, issuing just 2.6 yellow cards per game in the current Premier League season. In 12 of Jones' last 13 matches, the total has been under 4.5 yellow cards, and this bet has already come through in five consecutive Newcastle games. The Magpies are among the most disciplined teams in the Premier League, averaging just one booking per game, and West Ham isn't far behind with an average of 1.56.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
West Ham's defense is a disaster. The Londoners crumble under pressure and make mistakes every week, especially after halftime, conceding in 8 of their last 9 home matches. Newcastle, on the other hand, often finds the net in the second half-specifically, in six consecutive games. Given these stats, a bet on a goal by the visitors in the second half seems reasonable.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both West Ham and Newcastle boast high corner counts, averaging 5.44 and 5.78 per match, respectively. With such activity at the flags, both teams should easily surpass over 8.5 corners, a mark that has been hit in 7 of Newcastle’s last 8 games.
Editor's Prediction
West Ham are in such a dire state that even playing at home offers little reason for optimism. They have been losing without a fight, even against opponents they should theoretically challenge, as seen in their recent encounter with Brentford (2-0).
While the Magpies haven't been stellar on the road, Eddie Howe's side haven't faced a team as disorganized as this in the current season. It's an ideal opportunity to secure three points away from home. We're backing a Newcastle victory, predicting a final score of 2-0 at the London Stadium.
Betting Tips: West Ham United - Newcastle United
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