Verdict: Jarrod Bowen over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Hoping to find a route back into the European spots on Monday night, Newcastle will travel to the London Stadium when they meet West Ham.
West Ham
Starting with the hosts, while Graham Potter might have only arrived at the London Stadium back in January, West Ham appear to be enjoying life under the former Chelsea boss. Dragging themselves away from a potential relegation scrap, the Hammers have turned a real corner over the past few weeks. Making a heavyweight statement last month as they collected a 1-0 victory away at Arsenal, the Hammers have collected back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season. Last seen collecting a routine 2-0 victory against relegation scrappers Leicester, Potter’s men will be looking to extend on their recent flurry here. It should also be highlighted, West Ham collected a 2-0 win when they travelled to St. James’ Park for their reverse Premier League showdown on November 25th.
West Ham Team News
While Lucas Paqueta might find himself at the heart of a real spot-fixing controversy, the Brazilian international could return to Potter’s squad on Monday night. However, not making a single appearance since the start of January, former Leeds star Crysencio Summerville remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
Finding the net in two of his previous four Premier League appearances, England international Jarrod Bowen will lead West Ham’s attack. Making an immediate impact since making his full debut last month, academy graduate Oliver Scarles should keep his spot at left-back.
Newcastle
As for the visitors, with their trip to Wembley fast approaching on the horizon, Newcastle will be desperate to pick up some much-welcomed momentum here. However, watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end last week as they suffered a 2-1 loss at home against Brighton, Eddie Howe’s men are enduring what has become a recent rut. Despite storming their way to this season’s EFL Cup final thanks to a 4-0 aggregate victory against Arenal last month, the Magpies have lost three of their previous four meetings against Premier League opposition. With their recent struggles underlined by a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Manchester City on February 15th, Newcastle have dropped out of the European spots. It should also be noted, Howe’s side have suffered back-to-back defeats on their travels for the first time this season.
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle have confirmed that ex-Chelsea starlet Lewis Hall will miss the remainder of the season after picking up a long-term foot injury. Likewise, shown an FA Cup red card against Brighton last week, England international Anthony Gordon will start a three-match suspension on Monday night.
Set for a trip to Wembley this weekend, Howe could be tempted to rest attacking talisman Alexander Isak in east London. While former Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier might have picked up a knock against Brighton last week, Newcastle are hopeful that the 34-year-old can feature here.
West Ham vs Newcastle Key Factors to Consider
- When West Ham and Newcastle met for their reverse Premier League meeting on November 25th, the Hammers collected a 2-0 victory at St. James’ Park.
- West Ham have collected back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time this season.
- The Magpies have suffered consecutive Premier League defeats away from St. James’ Park for the first time this season.
- Newcastle have lost three of their previous four meetings against Premier League opposition across all competitions.
- Howe’s side have conceded at least a pair of goals in each of their previous five appearances across all formats.
Conclusion
Securing back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time this season, West Ham should be smelling the chance to extend on their recent flurry. With Newcastle likely to have one eye on this weekend’s EFL Cup final, the Magpies could be set for another tricky test away from St. James’ Park. Watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end last week as they fell to a 2-1 loss at home against Brighton, Howe’s camp have lost three of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Hit with a 2-0 loss when they welcomed West Ham to Tyneside for their reverse Premier League meeting on November 25th, Newcastle’s leaky defence could be asked some real questions.
Verdict: Jarrod Bowen over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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