Newcastle vs West Ham Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Newcastle vs West Ham on and what time does it start? Newcastle vs West Ham will take place on Saturday 30th March, 2024 – 12:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs West Ham? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Newcastle vs West Ham on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Newcastle vs West Ham
Where can I stream Newcastle vs West Ham in the UK? If Newcastle vs West Ham is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
NEWCASTLE
Newcastle United come into this one on the back of being knocked out of the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage with a 2-0 defeat away to reigning champions Manchester City with a brace scored by Portugal international midfielder Bernardo Silva in their most recent outing before the break a couple of weeks ago.
The Magpies have been underwhelming this season as they sit in mid-table but there is an expectation that they will still challenge for a top seven or eight finish and UEFA Europa Conference League qualification at least. Their 28 matches so far this season have consisted of a combined total 107 goals.
WEST HAM
Despite pressure remaining heavy on David Moyes’ head, West Ham United have enjoyed a generally impressive campaign as they begin the weekend’s round of fixtures sitting tucked inside the top seven and the European spots, as well as preparing for a UEFA Europa League quarter-final against Bayer Leverkusen in April.
The Hammers come into this one on the back of back-to-back draws at the London Stadium in the Premier League before the March international break. They fought back from 2-0 down to share a 2-2 draw with Burnley via a late Danny Ings equaliser before then sharing a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa a week later.
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Lascelles, Burn; Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
UNAVAILABLE: Pope (Injured), Botman (Injured), Joelinton (Injured), Tonali (Suspended), Miley (Injured), Wilson (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Livramento (Injured), Trippier (Injured), Barnes (Injured)
WEST HAM
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson; Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Antonio
UNAVAILABLE: Alvarez (Suspended), Cornet (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Aguerd (Injured), Paqueta (Injured), Kudus (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
This is a big game in the hunt for European football. There is plenty going on across the division but the chase for a top seven or eight finish could also heat up in the final few weeks of the campaign. Newcastle have turned in some excellent displays this season but consistency has been missing. West Ham are also a little difficult to read with a fair bit of inconsistency of their own. What does seem likely is that an open Newcastle side welcoming a good-on-the-counter Hammers team should provide goals.
TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
