We take a look at Monday night’s Premier League clash between West Ham United and Newcastle United, where both teams will be eager to claim a crucial three points. In this preview, we offer key insights along with betting suggestions for your consideration.
Let’s kick things off with the outright title race. Liverpool are the clear favourites at 1/100, holding a dominant 15-point lead at the top. Arsenal trail at 50/1, while everyone else is priced at 250/1 or greater.
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WEST HAM v NEWCASTLE UNITED – Click here to bet
West Ham will be aiming for their third consecutive league win when they host Newcastle United at the London Stadium on Monday night. The Hammers have shown signs of improvement under Graham Potter, who took charge in January, securing back-to-back victories for the first time in nearly a year. A 1-0 triumph at Arsenal was followed by a commanding 2-0 win over Leicester City, lifting them to 16th place in the table with 33 points from 27 matches (W9, D6, L12).
Their recent upturn in form has been aided by a more structured defensive setup, while Tomas Soucek and a Jannik Vestergaard own goal sealed their latest victory. Encouragingly, Lucas Paquetá and Vladimír Coufal could return from injury for this fixture, boosting West Ham’s prospects. However, Crysencio Summerville remains doubtful, while Michail Antonio and Niclas Füllkrug remain long-term absentees.
West Ham’s home record against Newcastle has been underwhelming in recent years. Since moving to the London Stadium in 2016, they have managed just one win in seven meetings with the Magpies. Their last home victory over Newcastle came in March 2019. However, their overall head-to-head record in recent years has been more balanced, with two wins, three draws, and two defeats in their last seven encounters.
Newcastle United enter this fixture sitting in ninth place in the Premier League with 44 points from 27 matches (W13, D5, L9). However, their form has been inconsistent, and recent weeks have seen a noticeable dip in performances. Last weekend, they suffered a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup, a result compounded by Anthony Gordon’s red card, ruling him out of both this match and next week’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
Eddie Howe’s side is also dealing with a growing injury list, including long-term absentees Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, and Jamaal Lascelles. While Alexander Isak is fit to feature, Gordon’s suspension is a major setback, particularly with the cup final looming. Newcastle have lost three of their last four league games, and their trip to London comes at a testing time as they look to avoid further setbacks.
With their Champions League aspirations still in play, the Magpies will be determined to secure a positive result. However, their depleted squad and focus on the cup final could influence their approach to Monday’s fixture. Aware of Newcastle’s vulnerabilities, West Ham will look to capitalize on the situation and claim a rare home win against the Magpies.
Head-to-Head
Newcastle United have lost just once in their last six league meetings with West Ham United, winning twice and drawing three times. However, it is worth noting that in their most recent encounter, the Hammers triumphed at St James’ Park earlier this season, securing all three points with a 2-0 away victory. Last season, both teams shared the spoils in this fixture after playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw in London.
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Betting
West Ham United 22/10
Draw 26/10
Newcastle United 5/4
Verdict
West Ham’s recent resurgence under Potter, coupled with Newcastle’s ongoing struggles, suggests this could be a tightly contested encounter. While the Magpies remain dangerous, their absentees and the distraction of an upcoming cup final could prove costly. This presents a real opportunity for West Ham to end their home hoodoo against Newcastle and secure a positive result on Monday.
Suggested Bet: Double Chance and Total – West Ham/Draw and Over 1.5 at 11/10
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