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Newcastle United FC v West Ham United FC
St James' Park
Premier League Matchday 12
25-11-2024 20:00
Newcastle Form
West Ham Form
Newcastle United welcome West Ham United to St. James’ Park on 25th November for a Premier League fixture. With Newcastle riding high on a three-game winning streak, they are in fantastic form, having overcome the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, and Nottingham Forest. On the other hand, West Ham, managed by Julen Lopetegui, have struggled to find consistent form, sitting 14th in the Premier League table.
This Newcastle vs West Ham preview will provide an in-depth look at what to expect from this encounter, offering expert betting tips, match predictions, and key insights into player performances. Whether you’re looking for team analysis, betting odds, or predictions on goals and scorers, this guide will equip you with everything you need to place well-informed bets.
Newcastle United are the clear favourites heading into this match against West Ham, and it’s easy to see why. Eddie Howe’s men have been in superb form, particularly at home, where they have picked up impressive victories over top teams such as Arsenal and Manchester City. With their defence solidifying, evidenced by two clean sheets in their last three games, and their attack clicking with regular goals, Newcastle look set to continue their good run. Their excellent record at St. James’ Park this season, including a strong win over Tottenham Hotspur, adds weight to their credentials as the team to beat in this fixture.
West Ham, however, have had their fair share of troubles on the road, particularly against stronger opponents. Their away form has been poor, losing three of their last five matches and failing to pick up a win during that period. Furthermore, their defensive struggles, which have seen them concede goals freely, are likely to be exposed once again by Newcastle’s attacking prowess.
Looking at the current form of both teams, our prediction is for a Newcastle win. The Magpies have been in excellent form and seem to have found their rhythm at home, with Eddie Howe’s tactical setup allowing them to overcome some of the toughest teams in the Premier League. West Ham, by contrast, have had issues on the road, and their defensive weaknesses are likely to be exposed in this match.
Newcastle’s attacking force, spearheaded by the likes of Alexander Isak, has been clinical recently, and we expect them to take advantage of West Ham’s vulnerabilities. With their solid home form, strong defensive performances, and recent victories over tough opposition, Newcastle should have no trouble securing all three points in this fixture.
We predict a comfortable win for Newcastle United, extending their unbeaten run against the Hammers and continuing their push for European football.
Match Prediction: Newcastle to Win. Bet with bet365.
For those looking for a more precise prediction, we believe that a 3-1 scoreline in favour of Newcastle is the most likely outcome. This prediction is based on the attacking prowess of the home side, coupled with the defensive frailties of West Ham, particularly away from home. At the same time, West Ham do possess some attacking threat, and their record of scoring in 13 of their 15 matches this season suggests they may find the net once in this encounter.
Correct Score Prediction: 3-1 to Newcastle. Bet with bet365.
For our Newcastle vs West Ham Over/Under goals prediction, we expect the total number of goals to exceed 2.5. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring encounters recently, with Newcastle particularly adept at scoring at home. They have netted multiple goals in several of their recent victories, including a 4-3 thriller against West Ham in the last meeting between the sides. West Ham’s inability to stop opposition attacks, combined with Newcastle’s attacking quality, means we are likely to see a match with more than three goals.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
For the Bet Builder, we recommend backing Newcastle to win, with Alexander Isak to score anytime. Isak has been in strong form, and his presence in the box makes him a constant threat to West Ham’s defence. The Hammers have struggled to contain clinical attackers, and Isak has the potential to add to his tally in this encounter.
In addition, betting on over 2.5 goals in the game would align with our prediction of a high-scoring match. Finally, backing Newcastle to score first would further strengthen your bet, given their recent record of opening the scoring in their last eight matches against West Ham.
Bet Builder Tip: Newcastle to Win, Over 2.5 goals, and Alexander Isak to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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