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The wait is over! English Premier League, the most competitive league in the world, is ready to return after a long international break with the match between Newcastle United and West Ham United.
Newcastle United had a fantastic season in the previous year under Eddie Howe. But the Magpies are not in their peak form like the previous year. Newcastle United are far behind the top four as they stand in 10th with 40 points. Meanwhile, West Ham United are four points ahead of the Magpies, standing in 7th. It is very challenging for the Hammers to get into the top four, but mathematically, they still have a chance to do it.
However, Newcastle will host West Ham United tomorrow at St James’ Park, aiming to get back on the winning track following their back-to-back defeats just before the international break.
Stats & Facts
- Newcastle United have suffered two defeats in their last three league matches and won only one. Meanwhile, West Ham United are unbeaten in their last three games in the Premier League but won only one.
- The home records for Newcastle United are not strong enough against the Hammers. The Magpies have lost two of their last five league meetings with West Ham United, while they won only one of them.
- Striker Alexander Isak has scored five of his last seven appearances in the league games for Newcastle United.
- The away records for the Hammers are below average in 2024. West Ham United have lost four of their last six away games across all competitions in 2024. Moreover, they have failed to score a single goal in those matches they lost.
- The defense has been a matter of concern for West Ham United. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last nine league games.
Newcastle United VS West Ham: Team News
This international break has been a blessing for Newcastle United as Kieran Trippier, Harvey Barnes, and Tino Livramento have recovered from their injuries during the break and could return with the match against West Ham United. But defender Sven Botman picked up a knee injury during the game against Man City and is likely to miss the rest of the season.
In addition, the Magpies will miss the service of Callum Wilson, Joelinton, Nick Pope, and Lewis Miley due to their respective injury.
As for the Hammers, Edson Alvarez is ineligible to play due to his two-match suspension. But Kalvin Phillips and James Ward-Prowse are likely to return tomorrow after recovering from injury.
Possible Lineup for Newcastle United:
Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Lascelles, Burn; Willock, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Possible Lineup for West Ham United:
Areola; Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson; Soucek, Phillips; Bowen, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Antonio
Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
Although Newcastle are behind the Hammers in the standing, the Magpies are still strong enough to beat West Ham United at St James’ Park. Striker Alexander Isak is in a good rhythm and could give the Magpies an early lead, while the return of Trippier is also a huge boost for them.
Betfair Odds
Newcastle: 1.82
Draw: 4.23
West Ham: 3.94
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