- Newcastle have won four of their last five matches (W4, L1) and are on a two-game winning streak (W2).
- West Ham are winless in their last two home games and have lost three straight.
West Ham in disarray at home
West Ham sit 19th in the Premier League table after picking up just 4 points in 9 games this term, but there is little in the way of goals or form to suggest that they can improve that record against Newcastle on Sunday.
Our West Ham vs Newcastle prediction is that the Hammers will struggle to reverse their poor fortunes in this upcoming clash.
Nuno Espirito Santo took over in late September, but has yet to stamp his identity on the squad, which has been uninspiring during a run of 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in the last five games.
The Hammers’ last home game, a 2-0 defeat to Brentford, was arguably their worst display under Nuno’s tenure and the next one, a 2-1 loss at Leeds, was not much better.
Eddie Howe’s men have momentum
There’s nothing that suggests that West Ham will end their losing streak, and Newcastle have picked up one win and one loss in their last two Premier League away assignments.
The Magpies have had some struggles on their travels this year, going winless in their first four away PL games this campaign, but have seemed to get over their away-day blues in recent weeks.
This West Ham vs Newcastle preview highlights how Eddie Howe has installed a high-energy, high-pressing style on Newcastle that suits some of his players more than others, but it has been effective recently, with a 3-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League and a 2-1 victory over Fulham the latest evidence.
Newcastle are mid-table after nine PL matches, occupying 12th spot with 12 points, and have the momentum to take to West Ham.
Hammers have had their number in Newcastle recently
The visitors are odds-on favourites at 1.63 for this game, with West Ham priced up at 5.1 and a draw 3.85, and the West Ham vs Newcastle prediction is that there is certainly a case to be made that the hosts should be the favorites.
There is a clear difference in form between these two clubs and Newcastle have not been particularly good away in the Premier League, so their status as the betting favorites should be enough to put off many bettors.
But West Ham have failed to win in their two most recent home fixtures against the Magpies, so there is something of a mental edge for the away side at London Stadium.
The game should be a battle of styles between two very different teams, with West Ham favouring a more fluid, possession-based system with wing-backs to play the tempo and create overloads while Newcastle’s approach is more direct and relies on midfield structure and pressing to allow their forwards to run into space and play off each other in their 4-3-3.
Both teams to score is a standout bet
West Ham have struggled to keep clean sheets this season, but Newcastle have been defensively solid on the road, so Both Teams to Score at 1.95 looks like a strong bet.
Newcastle have been defensively solid on the road, conceding just two goals in four PL away matches (0.50 per game) and they may have just enough quality to edge this contest, although the recent head-to-head record suggests this will be close.
For the best West Ham vs Newcastle betting tips, consider that West Ham’s most consistent danger man has been Jarrod Bowen, who has scored three PL goals this season, but two of them have come in the most recent three games. Newcastle’s most prolific player has been the young Nick Woltemade, who has bagged four PL strikes in just six games and can be back for a goal.
Another West Ham vs Newcastle prediction is that both sides will likely find the net in what promises to be an entertaining encounter.
