Newcastle United
Newcastle United will end their 24-year wait to play in a major Cup Final by preparing for the League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium this month. Manager Eddie Howe wants his team to maintain their top four position in the Premier League and gain momentum before the big game. This season could be one of Newcastle United’s most memorable in recent history.
Eddie Howe and his coaching team deserve credit for the progress at St James’ Park, however, there is still much to be accomplished. The Magpies are currently 3rd in the Premier League table, 3 points ahead of 5th-placed Tottenham Hotspur and with one game in hand. Despite their success, there are still several challenging Premier League games ahead. So far this season, Newcastle United have a strong record at home with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 0 losses.
In recent weeks, Newcastle United’s defence has been strong, but they allowed a goal in their 2-1 win over Southampton in the League Cup Semi-Final Second Leg. The focus is on securing victories rather than maintaining a clean sheet. The team is aiming for its fourth consecutive win at St James’ Park across all competitions.
Alexander Isak may miss the upcoming game due to a potential concussion sustained in Tuesday’s match. Additionally, Bruno Guimaraes is suspended and will be out for the next three Premier League games.
Newcastle United Last 5 Results
✅ 31/01/23. 21:00 Newcastle United v Southampton 2 – 1 (2 – 1) (0 – 0) League Cup
✅ 24/01/23. 21:00 Southampton v Newcastle United 0 – 1 (0 – 0) (0 – 1) League Cup
➖ 21/01/23. 18:30 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United 0 – 0 (0 – 0) (0 – 0) Premier League
✅ 15/01/23. 15:00 Newcastle United v Fulham 1 – 0 (0 – 0) (1 – 0) Premier League
✅ 10/01/23. 21:00 Newcastle United v Leicester City 2 – 0 (0 – 0) (2 – 0) League Cup
West Ham United
Despite recent setbacks, the board continues to support David Moyes and the players have responded with a few big wins to end January. The win against Everton in the Premier League was crucial, and West Ham United advanced to the FA Cup Fifth Round after a victory against Derby County at Pride Park on Monday.
West Ham United earned three points in the Premier League a few weeks ago, rising to 16th place in the table, but are still only one point above Bournemouth in the relegation zone. By the time of the next fixture, their position may be more uncertain. With a 1-2-7 record away from home, The Hammers do not have much confidence in their away games.
West Ham United have only lost one of their last five games across all competitions, potentially signalling an improvement in their otherwise underwhelming campaign. Their better results have come from the FA Cup and at the London Stadium. However, they have not won any of their last eight away Premier League games, losing six. In their last away league game, they suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss to fellow relegation rivals Wolves.
Maxwel Cornet, Danny Ings, and Gianluca Scamacca are uncertain for this weekend’s game. Kurt Zouma may miss a significant portion of this month if his knee injury is more serious than anticipated.
West Ham United Last 5 Results
✅ 30/01/23. 20:45 Derby County v West Ham United 0 – 2 (0 – 1) (0 – 1) FA Cup
✅ 21/01/23. 16:00 West Ham United v Everton 2 – 0 (2 – 0) (0 – 0) Premier League
❌ 14/01/23. 16:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United 1 – 0 (0 – 0) (1 – 0) Premier League
✅ 07/01/23. 18:30 Brentford v West Ham United 0 – 1 (0 – 0) (0 – 1) FA Cup
➖ 04/01/23. 20:45 Leeds United v West Ham United 2 – 2 (1 – 1) (1 – 1) Premier League
Head to Head
West Ham United collected four points from Newcastle United in the previous season, with the majority earned from a 2-4 victory at St James’ Park.
West Ham United have only lost one of their last four trips to this region in the North East. However, Newcastle United has undergone significant changes since their last hosting of West Ham United in August 2021.
Premier League Head to Head
19/02/22, 13:30 West Ham United v Newcastle United 1 – 1 (1 – 1) (0 – 0)
15/08/21, 15:00 Newcastle United v West Ham United 2 – 4 (2 : 1) (0 : 3)
17/04/21, 13:30 Newcastle United v West Ham United 3 – 2 (2 : 0) (1 : 2)
12/09/20, 21:00 West Ham United v Newcastle United 0 – 2 (0 : 0) (0 : 2)
05/07/20, 15:15 Newcastle United v West Ham United 2 – 2 (1 : 1) (1 : 1)
TWV Sport Team Thoughts
With the likely investment that is going to be made into Newcastle United in the coming years, there is an inevitability that the long wait for success in this part of England will be coming to an end.
In saying that, not many expected Eddie Howe to have guided this squad into the position that Newcastle United are enjoying right now. They are firmly in the mix for a Champions League spot and have a League Cup Final to look forward to at the end of the month as Eddie Howe has managed to get a lot more out of a squad that had been struggling under Steve Bruce.
Effective player recruitment has contributed to Newcastle United’s success, but they will be without Bruno Guimaraes for much of the month. Alexander Isak may also miss the upcoming game on Saturday. Despite this, St James’ Park has become a challenging venue to visit in recent months and Newcastle United exhibit a strong confidence while playing at home.
Their solid defence, regardless of location, is also a factor, and both the fans and players of Newcastle United should enter this Premier League fixture with high spirits.
With West Ham United visiting as they struggle, expectations are high for a home win in front of the television cameras for Newcastle United. However, David Moyes is making positive changes at the London Stadium.
West Ham United’s victory in the Premier League over Everton has lifted them out of the relegation zone, and they have advanced to the Fifth Round of the FA Cup, losing only one of their last five games across all competitions.
Despite this, The Hammers continue to struggle with their away form in the Premier League, losing four of their last five away games in the top flight. Their most recent away League game ended in a disappointing 1-0 loss to Wolves, and they have lost three of their last five away games with a 1-0 score line.
This weekend’s match could see the absence of Danny Ings and Gianluca Scamacca, while West Ham United’s attacking players have been underperforming.
Although Newcastle United are favourites to win, having only drawn 4 of 10 home Premier League games this season, their recent form gives them an edge. However, under David Moyes’ guidance, West Ham United has improved defensively, making them a team to be respected.
A low-scoring game is expected, as both teams prioritise solid defence and quick counterattacks. A single goal may determine the outcome, and betting on fewer than three goals being scored may be a good option.
Match Result Prediction
✅ Newcastle United to win.
Score Prediction
Newcastle United 2 – 0 West Ham United
