Verdict: Anthony Gordon over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to extend on their recent purple patch, Newcastle will travel to the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon when they meet a struggling West Ham.
West Ham
Starting with the hosts, while Nuno Espírito Santo might have only arrived at the London Stadium on September 27th, the former Nottingham Forest boss already has a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders. Watching West Ham break a string of unwanted records since opening up the new campaign, the former Nottingham Forest boss finds his new squad pencilled in as a standout relegation contender this season. Putting just four points on the board from any of their first nine Premier League appearances, West Ham have also gained a real reputation for their glaring issues on home soil. Last seen in east London falling to a deserved 2-0 loss at the hands of local rivals Brentford, the Hammers have lost all of their first four Premier League showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 12-2.
West Ham Team News
Dealing with yet another muscle injury, West Ham will once again be without German international marksman Niclas Fullkrug here. However, returning from a hamstring issue this week, academy graduate George Earthy could be included in Santo’s squad for the first time this season.
With the ex-Nottingham Forest boss expected to make plenty of midfield alterations on Sunday afternoon, the trio of Freddie Potts, Soungoutou Magassa and former Southampton ace Matheus Fernandes could be handed full recalls. Arriving from Newcastle on a free transfer over the summer, Callum Wilson could make just a second start of the season.
Newcastle
As for the visitors, while Newcastle might have marked their return from October’s international break with a 2-1 loss away at Brighton, Eddie Howe’s camp have come roaring back in a stellar fashion. Last seen earlier in the week extending on their EFL Cup adventure thanks to a 2-0 victory at home against Tottenham, the Magpies have won each of their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 7-1. Securing a thumping 3-0 Champions League win against Portuguese heavyweight Benfica on October 21st, Newcastle should be relishing a trip to east London here. Landing a 1-0 victory when they last travelled to West Ham back in March, the former Bournemouth boss will be smelling a golden opportunity in the capital.
Newcastle Team News
Yet to make a single appearance since completing a dramatic move from Brentford, Yoane Wissa remains on the sidelines with a knee injury. While England international Valentino Livramento might be inching towards a first-team return, the former Chelsea starlet will miss out here.
All settling for a spot on the bench against Spurs on Wednesday night, the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and number-one goalkeeper Nick Pope will be handed full recalls. Bagging six goals in his 11 appearances since completing a summer switch from Stuttgart, Nick Woltemade will be looking to extend on his stellar start to life in the Premier League.
West Ham vs Newcastle Key Factors to Consider
- When Newcastle last travelled to the London Stadium back on March 10th, the Magpies collected a 1-0 victory.
- Newcastle have won their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 7-1.
- Howe’s side have also won five of their last six outings across all fronts.
- West Ham have lost their first four showdowns at the London Stadium by an aggregate score of 12-2.
- Summer recruit Nick Woltemade has recorded six goals in his first 11 appearances across all competitions.
Conclusion
Extending on their EFL Cup adventure earlier in the week thanks to a 2-0 victory at home against Spurs, Newcastle should be excited by a trip to east London here. Winning each of their previous three appearances by an aggregate score of 7-1, the Magpies will be smelling a golden opportunity on Sunday afternoon. Meeting a West Ham squad who find themselves at the heart of a public Premier League crisis, Newcastle should also be excited by their most recent trip to the London Stadium. Landing a 1-0 victory when they last met the Hammers back on March 10th, Howe’s side will have their sights firmly set on skyrocketing into the top-half of the Premier League standings.
Verdict: Anthony Gordon over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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