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Newcastle United vs. West Ham United: Match Preview and Prediction
November 25, 2024
Newcastle United aims for three consecutive Premier League wins for the first time in over a year as they host West Ham at St. James' Park on Monday.
Fresh off a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, Newcastle sits ninth in the table and boasts just one home loss in their last 15 matches. Meanwhile, West Ham, following a dull 0-0 draw with Everton, struggles with consistency and poor away form, winning just once in their last eight road games.
Fresh off a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, Newcastle sits ninth in the table and boasts just one home loss in their last 15 matches. Meanwhile, West Ham, following a dull 0-0 draw with Everton, struggles with consistency and poor away form, winning just once in their last eight road games.
Team News
- Newcastle: Dan Burn is suspended, while Sven Botman and Callum Wilson remain out. Tino Livramento may continue in defense if Kieran Trippier isn’t fit.
- West Ham: Edson Alvarez returns from suspension, but Mohammed Kudus and Niclas Fullkrug remain unavailable.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Schar, Kelly, Hall; Willock, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Gordon, Isak, Joelinton
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez; Bowen, Paqueta, Soucek, Summerville; Antonio
Prediction
Newcastle United 2-0 West Ham United.
Newcastle’s home form and attacking firepower should be enough to overcome West Ham’s defensive woes.