Newcastle United will face off against West Ham United at St. James’ Park, England, in an upcoming Premier League match. Both teams are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting showdown, with players and fans eagerly awaiting the action.
As the anticipation builds, Newcastle’s lineup is set to feature Kieran Trippier, Harvey Barnes, and Tino Livramento, who are all poised to make a return from injury. However, the team will be without the services of defender Sven Botman, who is set to miss the remainder of the season due to knee surgery, and Lewis Miley, who is sidelined with a back problem.
On the other side, West Ham will have to cope without Edson Alvarez, who is serving a two-match ban after accumulating 10 yellow cards. Additionally, Lucas Paqueta and Nayef Aguerd’s availability remains uncertain, while Maxwel Cornet is back in training after a six-week absence due to a hamstring injury, albeit lacking match fitness. Mohammed Kudus, who missed Ghana’s recent matches due to a knee injury, is also under observation.
Looking at the head-to-head statistics, West Ham has only managed one win in their last nine top-flight meetings with Newcastle, with their solitary victory being a 4-2 result at St James’ Park on the opening day of the 2021-22 season. Meanwhile, Newcastle has only secured one win in their last five Premier League home games against the Hammers.
Notably, Newcastle has displayed a strong home record this season, having scored in all 14 of their home league matches, a feat not achieved since 1989-90 when they were in the second tier. The Magpies have accrued 29 of their 40 points at home, representing the second-highest percentage in the top flight at 73%. However, despite their strong home form, Eddie Howe’s side is set to fall short of last season’s final points tally, even if they win their remaining 10 fixtures.
Furthermore, Newcastle has seen contributions from 19 different goal scorers in the Premier League this season, with Alexander Isak notably finding the net in five of his last seven appearances, despite the team’s mixed results.
On the other hand, West Ham enters the upcoming fixture on the back of an unbeaten run in their last four top-flight matches, with two wins and two draws. However, their away form has been less impressive, having suffered four losses in their six away games across all competitions in 2024.
With both teams aiming to secure a positive result, the stage is set for an intriguing battle between Newcastle United and West Ham United, as they look to assert their dominance in the Premier League.
