Newcastle vs West Ham prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 25, 2024
One of the fixtures in the 12th round of the English Premier League will take place on Monday at St. James' Park, where Newcastle United will host West Ham United. Here's a detailed preview and a recommended bet focusing on the goal count for this match.
Match Preview
Newcastle currently sits in 8th place in the table, just one point off the Champions League spots. Their recent form has been impressive, with back-to-back Premier League victories: a narrow 1-0 win over Arsenal at home, followed by a commanding 3-1 triumph against Nottingham Forest away.
Before this resurgence, Eddie Howe's side endured a rough patch, going five matches without a win (2 draws, 3 losses). Notably, Newcastle boasts one of the league's best defenses, conceding only 11 goals—the third-best record in the competition. Additionally, they have been consistently finding the net, scoring in 23 of their last 24 home league matches.
West Ham, on the other hand, is facing a challenging period. They failed to score in their last two league matches, suffering a heavy 0-3 defeat to Nottingham Forest away and a 0-0 draw with Everton at home. These results have dropped Julen Lopetegui's side to 14th place, with their cushion over the relegation zone reduced to five points.
The Hammers' form has been shaky, with just two wins in their last nine league matches (3 draws, 4 losses). However, they’ve scored in 9 of their last 11 away matches. Their defense remains a concern, having conceded at least one goal in 13 of their previous 14 Premier League away fixtures.
Probable Lineups
- Newcastle: Nick Pope – Valentino Livramento, Lloyd Kelly, Lewis Hall, Fabian Schär – Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton – Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak, Miguel Almirón
- West Ham: Łukasz Fabiański – Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, Konstantinos Mavropanos – Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Guido Rodríguez, Carlos Soler, Emerson Palmieri – Lucas Paquetá, Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Over the last nine years, these teams have faced each other 17 times in the Premier League, with every match featuring at least two goals.
- The Both Teams to Score bet has won in the last seven meetings between these sides.
- At St. James’ Park, the Both Teams to Score bet has hit in their last five Premier League encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the hosts, with Newcastle's victory priced at 1.55. However, given both teams' attacking tendencies and defensive vulnerabilities, the Both Teams to Score bet at 1.62 offers excellent value. Expect a competitive, high-energy clash with goals from both sides.
