Newcastle vs West Ham Prediction & Tips
Newcastle and West Ham face at St. James’ Park, in a match for the 1st round of the Premier League. The history of head‑to‑heads played at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 4 matches won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1. In fact, in the last match at this stadium, for the Premier League, in 17‑04‑2021, Newcastle United won by (3‑2). The goals of the match were scored by J. Willock (82′ ), Joelinton (41′ ) and I. Diop (36′ Autogolo), for Newcastle, and by I. Diop (73′ ) and J. Lingard (80′ ), for Newcastle West Ham. It is necessary to analyze with special attention the home/away condition, as Newcastle presents different results at home and away.
Newcastle Analysis
This is the first match in this edition of the home team’s competition, which ended the previous edition in 12th place. Curiously, this is a team that presents more positive results away than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 18 goals scored and 21 conceded, against 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats at home, with 23 goals scored and 22 conceded. In their last match, for the Club Friendlies, they got a home win against Norwich City by (3‑0). In the last 10 home matches Newcastle has a record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. Their attack has scored regularly, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have only turned the score around in the 5 matches they have conceded the first goal.
Newcastle enters this first round of the Premier League motivated after a victory, by 3-0, in a friendly against Norwich: Ritchie and Gayle were the authors of the goals of this beautiful triumph. The home team usually plays in a traditional 5-3-2, favoring a more defensive style of play, throwing their arrows for counterattacks. In this scheme, the two men responsible for causing panic in the opposing area are Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almirón. One of the great qualities of the Newcastle team is the way they approach aerial duels. Coach Steve Bruce should have only one absence for this first round: goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is still in the hands of the club’s doctors.
West Ham Analysis
The visiting team debuts in this edition of the competition after having finished the last season in 6th place. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with a total of 26 goals scored and 16 conceded. At home, they won 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats, with a total of 29 goals scored and 15 conceded. In their last match, for the Club Friendlies, they got a home win against Atalanta by (2‑0). In the last 10 away matches West Ham has won 6, tied 3 and lost 1. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In their away games there is a tendency to have goals, as 20 out of 30 ended with Over 2.5 goals on the scoreboard. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have only turned the score around in 2 times.
West Ham enters this opening round of the Premier League motivated after a victory, by 2-0, in a friendly against Atalanta. The visiting team must act in a tactical system in 4-3-3, with the aim of trying to take advantage of counterattacks. However, it’s foreseeable that West Ham will adopt a more offensive posture, taking into account that they have a squad with more individual and collective quality. The three most forward men of the “Hammers” are expected to be Pablo Fornals, Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen. Coach David Moyes must be delighted to have all the men fit for this first round of the Premier League.
Newcastle – West Ham FREE TIPS
West Ham – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
