Prediction: West Ham vs Newcastle

Verdict: Newcastle win

Best Odds: 11/10

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Arriving at the London Stadium riding a famous wave of momentum, Newcastle will meet West Ham on Sunday afternoon.

West Ham

Starting with the hosts, putting in a stellar Europa League performance earlier in the week as they claimed a 2-1 win away at German outfit Freiburg, West Ham have impressed many since opening up the 2023/24 campaign. Making real history last season as they were crowned Europa Conference League champions, David Moyes’ men should find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Suffering just a pair of defeats from any of their first 10 appearances across all competitions, the one-time Manchester United boss has high sights set on mounting another top-six charge this time around. Likewise, along with winning each of their previous three contests, the Hammers will also be excited by their success on home soil. Including a 3-1 romp against London rivals Chelsea on August 20h, it is worth highlighting that Moyes’ men have lost just a trio of their last 17 straight showdowns at the London Stadium.

Team News

Missing out away at Freiburg earlier in the week, West Ham are still sweating over the fitness of attacking talisman Michail Antonio. Likewise, the Hammers will be unable to call upon veteran full-back Aaron Cresswell on Sunday afternoon.

Rewarded with a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad, the red-hot Jarrod Bowen will spearhead Moyes’ charge in east London. While Morocco international Nayef Aguerd might have come under some recent domestic scrutiny, the former Rennes defender will partner Kurt Zouma at the heart of West Ham’s defence.

Newcastle

As for the visitors, putting in what was a famous Champions League performance in midweek as they claimed a 4-0 romp against French giants PSG, Newcastle find the mood in their camp at an iconic high. Now with their sights firmly set on booking a European knockout stage ticket this season, Eddie Howe’s men will arrive at the London Stadium looking to lay down another marker. Continuing to shine since returning from September’s international break, the former Bournemouth boss has seen his side win each of their last four appearances across all competitions. Making real history last month as they claimed a remarkable 8-0 victory against Premier League returners Sheffield United, Newcastle have quickly gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Landing a 5-1 win when they last travelled to the capital back on April 5th, Howe’s side will be seeking a repeat performance on Sunday afternoon.

Team News

Picking up a long-term ankle injury away at Sheffield United last month, Newcastle will be without summer recruit Harvey Barnes on Sunday afternoon. Likewise, Howe’s men will also travel to the London Stadium with Brazil international Joelinton.

Finding the net in three of his last four appearances across all competitions and continuing to gain a string of plaudits, ex-Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak will spearhead Newcastle’s charge in the capital. The Swedish marksmen should be joined in the final third by former Everton star Anthony Gordon.

Key Factors to Consider

• When West Ham and Newcastle last met back on April 5th, the Magpies picked up a thumping 5-1 victory at the London Stadium.
• Likewise, Newcastle have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous nine meetings against Sunday’s hosts.
• However, the Hammers have lost just a trio of their last 17 straight home fixtures across all competitions.
• Sweden international Alexander Isak has found the net in three of his last four appearances across all formats.
• Each of the last five meetings between West Ham and Newcastle have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

While West Ham might have made it back-to-back Europa League victories away at Freiburg in midweek, the Hammers will face a real challenge here. Watching Newcastle put in a famous Champions League performance as they claimed a stunning 4-1 romp against French icons PSG, the Magpies are riding a remarkable wave of momentum. Winning each of their previous four appearances across all competitions, Sunday’s guests will also be excited by a stellar record against Moyes’ men. Landing a 5-1 victory when they last travelled to the London Stadium back on April 5th, we are expecting a similar away win this weekend.

Verdict: Newcastle win

Best Odds: 11/10

Bookmaker: Olympusbet