West Ham vs. Newcastle
Match Overview
West Ham has started to show improvement under Graham Potter, achieving back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this season. Their recent 2-0 win over Leicester, combined with a significant away victory at Arsenal, has boosted their confidence. The Hammers have solidified their defense with a three-center-back formation, and key players like Paquetá and Coufal could return. Striker Füllkrug is back in team training but won’t feature in this match. Summerfield and Antonio remain out.
Newcastle, on the other hand, is struggling with defensive issues and has suffered consecutive defeats, including a cup elimination against Brighton. While their attack remains potent, with Isak finding the net, their backline has been vulnerable. Additionally, they have significant absences, including Gordon (suspension) and Hall (injury). Lascelles and Botman remain long-term absentees.
Betting Trends & Stats
- West Ham: 7/8 last games against Newcastle ended with both teams scoring (G/G).
- Newcastle: 15/19 of their most recent matches had Over 2.5 goals.
- Head-to-Head: Newcastle is unbeaten in their last five away games against West Ham (3-2-0).
- Goal Trends: Both teams have high percentages in G/G matches (West Ham 59.3%, Newcastle 55.6%).
Betting Prediction & Best Bet
West Ham is improving under Potter but still needs reinforcements to challenge for European spots. Newcastle has more attacking depth but is defensively vulnerable. Expect a competitive match with goals on both sides.
🎯 Best Bet: Double Chance X2 & Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
💡 Newcastle’s attacking strength should push them towards a result, but West Ham’s recent stability makes them tough to beat.