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Match Preview: West Ham United FC vs Newcastle United FC

West Ham United and Newcastle United are both in relatively good form coming into this match. West Ham United has been particularly impressive at home, being unbeaten in their last 5 fixtures. Additionally, they have scored in their last 5 home games. Despite struggling in front of goal in some matches this season, they have still managed to pick up 7 points from their last 5 games, with just 1 of those games resulting in both teams scoring.

Newcastle United has also been in solid form, picking up 9 points from their last 5 games, with just 2 of those games resulting in both teams scoring. They have gone 3 games without defeat and will be looking to continue that run against West Ham United.

Based on their head-to-head record, it appears that Newcastle United has historically had the upper hand, but West Ham United will be looking to improve on that record in this match. It’s likely that we’ll see a couple of goals scored in this game, with both teams having found the net 6 times in their last 5 fixtures. Overall, it should be a closely contested match, but West Ham United’s solid home form could give them the edge in this game.

Key Insights:

– West Ham United has picked up 7 points from the last 5 games (home and away).
– West Ham United is currently unbeaten in 5 home games.
– Newcastle United has picked up 9 points from the last 5 games (home and away).
– Newcastle United has gone 3 games without defeat.
– In the last 26 meetings, West Ham has won 7 matches, Newcastle 12, and 7 have ended in a draw.
– West Ham United has averaged 1.5 Points Per Game at home matches this season.
– Newcastle United has averaged 1.62 Points Per Game at away matches this season.
– The previous matches between these two teams have averaged 2.96 goals with a BTTS rate of 54%.
– West Ham United has fired blanks in 11 games this season (41% of their matches).
– Newcastle United has failed to score in 2 of the last 5 games.
– West Ham United has scored 6 goals in the last 5 fixtures.
– BTTS has landed in just 1 out of West Ham United’s last 5 games.
– BTTS has landed in just 2 out of Newcastle United’s last 5 games.

Match Forecast:

– Newcastle United may look to attack through the middle, exploiting West Ham’s weakness against through ball attacks.

– West Ham’s strength in aerial duels may come into play, both in attacking set pieces and defending them.

– Given West Ham’s weakness in finishing chances and Newcastle’s strength in creating scoring opportunities, it could be a low-scoring game if both teams struggle to convert their chances.

– The game may see a lot of through balls from Newcastle, with West Ham relying on their strong defending from set pieces to counteract this.

– West Ham may play with width and attack down the left, while Newcastle could attempt crosses often and look to create chances through individual skill.

– Avoiding offside could be a key area for Newcastle to improve on, as they risk losing possession and momentum against a strong defending team like West Ham.

– It will be interesting to see if Newcastle’s consistent first eleven can control the game in the opposition’s half and overcome West Ham’s non-aggressive style.

 

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