West Ham United vs Newcastle United Predictions

West Ham United will face Newcastle United at London Stadium on March 11, 2025, in a Premier League matchup with both teams chasing vital points late in the 2024/25 season. West Ham, likely 15th with around 28 points from 27 matches, come off a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace (March 2, 2025), aiming to halt their slide at home. Newcastle, expected 8th with about 39 points from 27 matches, arrive after a 2-1 FA Cup loss to Brighton (March 8, 2025), looking to bounce back. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the winner.

Team Form & Recent Performances

West Ham United

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 8W, 4D, 15L in Premier League (28 points, 15th)

• Latest Result: 2-1 loss vs. Crystal Palace (Premier League, March 2, 2025)

• Home Form: 4W, 2D, 7L (18 goals scored, 22 conceded) West Ham have struggled, losing three of their last five games, including a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace. With 28 points from 27 matches, they’re battling relegation. At home, they average 1.38 goals scored and 1.69 conceded per game, facing a Newcastle side they upset earlier this season.

Newcastle United

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 11W, 6D, 10L in Premier League (39 points, 8th)

• Latest Result: 2-1 loss vs. Brighton (FA Cup, March 8, 2025)

• Away Form: 5W, 3D, 5L (19 goals scored, 18 conceded) Newcastle have been inconsistent, losing their last two games, including a 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton after a 2-0 league loss to West Ham in November 2024. With 39 points from 27 matches, they’re mid-table. Away, they average 1.46 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game, aiming to reverse their earlier loss.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: West Ham 19W, Newcastle 26W, 15D (60 meetings since 2018)

• Recent Meeting:
  November 25, 2024: Newcastle United 0-2 West Ham United (Premier League, Round 12)

• Key Trend: Five of the last seven H2Hs saw both teams score; Newcastle have won 3 of their last 5 away games vs. West Ham. West Ham won 2-0 in November 2024, snapping a run of Newcastle dominance. Matches average 2.9 goals recently, with Newcastle’s 4-3 home win in March 2024 showing their past edge, but West Ham’s recent upset shifts momentum for this home clash.

Key Players to Watch

West Ham United

• Jarrod Bowen (FWD): 7 goals, 4 assists in Premier League; top scorer with pace.

• Danny Ings (FWD): 5 goals, 2 assists; clinical finisher.

• Alphonse Areola (GK): 5 clean sheets; key in goal.

Newcastle United

• Alexander Isak (FWD): 9 goals, 3 assists in Premier League; leading striker.

• Bruno Guimarães (MID): 4 goals, 6 assists; midfield creator.

• Martin Dúbravka (GK): 6 clean sheets; anchors the defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

West Ham’s 4-2-3-1 (1.33 goals per game) relies on Bowen’s speed and Ings’s finishing, targeting Newcastle’s 1.38 goals conceded per game away, with home fans as a lift. Newcastle’s 4-3-3 (1.48 goals per game) leans on Isak’s scoring and Guimarães’s playmaking, likely holding 50% possession away despite injury setbacks. London Stadium’s 62,500 fans will push West Ham, suggesting a tight, goal-heavy game after their earlier win.

Prediction: West Ham United vs Newcastle United

Our Prediction: Newcastle United to Win +0

Goalscorer - Alexander Isak

Correct Score - 0-2