In-form Newcastle United will host struggling West Ham United in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear on matchday 24 of 34 in the Premier League. The venue: St James’ Park, kick-off: 18:30, date: 04/02/2023.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Newcastle United to win — 1.67
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Both teams to score: NO — 2.06
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Total goals: Under 2.5 — 1.8
It would be a tough game but Newcastle United are expected to get all three points because they have won three of their last four games and are unbeaten in their last five league matches.
The Magpies have the best defence in the Premier League this season. They kept three clean sheets in their last four games and there’s a chance they could repeat the same against West Ham United, who are only trying to improve their front line.
I don’t think this game would produce at least three goals before the last whistle. This is because three of Newcastle United’s last four games ended with under 2.5 goals and West Ham United’s last four games ended similarly.
As stated above, the Magpies have the best defence in the Premier League this season and are keeping clean sheets for fun. They are pushing for a place in the top four and so far, they have done amazingly well, having lost only one game in the league this season. Newcastle United reached their first cup final in recent years when they beat Southampton home and away in the semi-final and will lock horns with Manchester United in the final at Wembley on February 26 but before then, they have a 3rd place in the Premier League to protect.
The Hammers are beginning to find their feet again as they have won three of their last four matches including two cup wins over Brentford and Derby County, a couple of days ago. West Ham United have been dreadful in the Premier League this season so far and are one point off the relegation zone in 16th position with 18 points after 20 matches.
Given West Ham United’s current form, this game won’t be an easy ride for Newcastle but playing at home to serve as an extra motivation to get the job done.
Newcastle United to win this tie with a clean sheet.
Newcastle United to avoid a defeat to West Ham.
Goalkeeper: Pope
Defenders: Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn
Midfielders: Longstaff, Willock, Joelinton
Forwards: Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin
Goalkeeper: Fabianski
Defenders: Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Aguerd, Emerson
Midfielders: Paqueta, Rice
Forwards: Bowen, Benrahma, Antonio
This match will be played at St. James’ Park (Newcastle upon Tyne)
The starting whistle will sound on February 4th, 2023. 18:30 UTC.