West Ham United vs Newcastle United
Newcastle United are among the Premier League teams fighting for a spot in the Champions League next season, so they must improve their form. The Magpies are sixth in the English top-flight table with 44 points, trailing three points behind fourth-seeded Manchester City.
Eddie Howe’s side has lost three of their last four league matches. They’re also eliminated from the FA Cup after losing 2-1 against Brighton in the fifth round, so they’re desperate for a confidence booster when they head to the London Stadium to take on West Ham United this Monday evening.
Meanwhile, West Ham United have shown signs of improvement under Graham Potter. The Hammers are on a two-game winning streak after scoring a 1-0 upset win against Arsenal and a 2-0 result over Leicester City last week. They are 15th in the standings with 33 points, and beating Newcastle United will put them nearer to the upper half.
Talking Points
Paqueta back for West Ham United
West Ham United received a midfield boost, as Lucas Paqueta is in contention to feature in their match against Newcastle United this Monday. The Brazilian international was absent against Arsenal and Leicester City after sustaining an ankle injury during training. He has returned ahead of schedule since he is not supposed to be back on the pitch for two more weeks.
Paqueta is the Hammers’ third-leading scorer with four league goals. If Graham Potter starts him, he will likely link up with Tomas Soucek and Edson Alvarez in the middle of the park.
The Hammers hope Paqueta is back in the squad for good, but the 27-year-old is facing a legal battle. He is accused of “spot-fixing” after reportedly intentionally seeking yellow cards last year to manipulate betting markets. If proven guilty, Paqueta could be banned from playing in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Vladimir Coufal is also expected to return in the Newcastle United match. The right-back has missed three consecutive games due to a hamstring injury. Potter could give Aaron Wan-Bissaka or Oliver Scarles the day off if he starts Coufal.
Newcastle United to miss influential forward
Newcastle United will be undermanned in the final third, as Anthony Gordon will be absent against West Ham United. The 24-year-old winger was given a red card during the Magpies’ 2-1 FA Cup loss against Brighton following his altercation with Jan Paul van Hecke. Eddie Howe didn’t file an appeal for the red card, so Gordon will also miss the EFL Cup final against Liverpool next week. Gordon is the team’s second-leading scorer with six league goals and five assists.
Harvey Barnes will likely take Gordon’s spot on the left wing, and Jacob Murphy will be on the right side. The two wingers face the tall task of creating chances for Alexander Isak – who has 19 league goals and five assists – in the final third.
Besides Gordon, Newcastle United will also miss the services of Sven Botman (knee) and Lewis Hall (foot).
History
West Ham United and Newcastle United have already squared off earlier this season. The Hammers won 2-0 at St. James Park, as Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka found the back of the net. Graham Potter’s men aim to notch their first league double over the Magpies since the 2018-19 campaign. They are also keen on extending their winning streak to three games for the first time since December 2023.
However, Newcastle United are undefeated in their last five Premier League games against West Ham United at London Stadium (W3, D2) since a 2-0 loss in March 2019 under Rafa Benitez. The Magpies have lost back-to-back road matches against Manchester City (4-0) and Liverpool (2-0). They last lost three in a row on the road without scoring since a run of four between December 2020 and January 2021.
Betting Tip
The Premier League 2025 odds expect an intense affair at London Stadium. Newcastle United have a slight advantage at 2.28, while West Ham United aren’t far behind at 2.83, and a draw is valued at 3.24 in the 1X2 market.
The Magpies lost the first game, but they should bounce back this weekend. Besides our recommended bet, SBOTOP bettors can also go for options like Total Goal 2-3 at 2.03, Over 2.50 at 1.73, and Over 2.75 at 1.91 since both teams are expected to put up new Premier League 2025 highlights. Furthermore, a Correct Score of 2-0 in favour of West Ham United – the result of the reverse fixture – has a whopping 18.00 offer.
A SHORT EXPLANATION ON HOW OUR (⭐) BETS ARE WORTH:
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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