Newcastle United F.C. vs. West Ham Stats: A Comprehensive Breakdown

Head-to-Head Record

Newcastle United and West Ham have faced each other 142 times in all competitions, with Newcastle holding a slight edge with 55 wins to West Ham's 51. There have also been 36 draws between the two sides.

In the Premier League era, the two teams have met 50 times, with Newcastle winning 18, West Ham winning 17, and 15 matches ending in a draw.

The most recent meeting between the two sides was a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium in October 2022.

Recent Form

Newcastle United have been in excellent form in recent weeks, winning their last four Premier League matches. They are currently 3rd in the table, just two points behind Manchester City.

West Ham, on the other hand, have been struggling for form. They have won just one of their last five Premier League matches and are currently 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone.

Key Players

Newcastle United's key players include Callum Wilson, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Bruno Guimaraes. Wilson is the team's top scorer this season with 8 goals, while Saint-Maximin and Guimaraes have been providing creativity and goals from midfield.

West Ham's key players include Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio, and Declan Rice. Bowen is the team's top scorer this season with 7 goals, while Antonio and Rice have been providing goals and creativity from midfield.

Tactical Analysis

Newcastle United are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Wilson leading the line and Saint-Maximin and Guimaraes playing in support. The team will be looking to attack West Ham down the flanks and create chances for Wilson to score.

West Ham are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Antonio leading the line and Bowen, Rice, and Pablo Fornals playing in support. The team will be looking to create chances for Antonio and Bowen, and to exploit the space behind Newcastle's full-backs.

Prediction

Newcastle United are the favorites to win this match. They are in better form and have a better squad. West Ham will need to be at their best to get anything from this match.

Our prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 West Ham