West Ham United (3-5-3) travel to face off against Newcastle United (5-3-3) on Monday, November 25th. This match will be played at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United is coming off a win in their previous match, while West Ham United played to a draw vs. Newcastle United. The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET.

West Ham United vs Newcastle United

West Ham United Is Coming Off A Draw

West Ham United played host to Everton FC in their last match, and despite playing at home, they were only able to come away with a draw. The money line payout for West Ham was +110, and the two goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.

West Ham’s offense finished the match without scoring a goal on their 11 total shots. Six of their 11 shots were on goal, with the other five coming up just short. This offensive unit also had seven corner kicks during the match.

Defensively, West Ham United was able to keep Everton FC off the scoreboard despite Everton taking a total of 18 shots. Lukasz Fabianski made four saves on the day, and the West Ham defense blocked four shots.

West Ham United enters this match against Newcastle United with a record of 3-5-3, which has them sitting in 14th place in the EPL. They have struggled on the road, going just 1-2-2, and overall, they are just 2-3-1 at home. Over their last five matches, they have gone 2-2-1, with their most recent match being a draw against Everton. Following this match, they will take on Arsenal at home on November 30th.

Newcastle United Is Coming Off A Win

Newcastle United will be looking to build off their 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest. This win came on the road, and they went into the match as the +170 underdog. The four combined goals jumped past the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

On offense, Newcastle United needed just six shots on goal to score three times. Alexander Isak and Joelinton were the only two players to score, with Isak also picking up an assist. Harvey Barnes scored the other goal for the club.

Nick Pope finished with two saves on Nottingham’s three shots on goal. Overall, the defense intercepted 14 passes and finished with four blocked shots. The club’s offense also had a 5-4 edge in corners.

Through 11 matches, Newcastle United sits in 8th place in the EPL, tied with Aston Villa with 18 points. Over their last three matches, Newcastle has gone 2-1, including a win over 4th-ranked Arsenal. Overall, they are 5-3-3, and they have won two straight matches. At home, Newcastle has gone 3-1-1, and they have been favored in seven of their 11 matches, going 3-2-2 in those contests. Following this match against West Ham, they will head out on the road to take on Crystal Palace on November 30th.

West Ham United Offense Breakdown

West Ham United has scored 1.1 goals per match this season, which is 15th in the EPL. Jarrod Bowen is the top scorer for West Ham United and has scored 2 goals this season, which is 33rd in the EPL. Kudus Mohammed has 11 shots on goal this season, which is 5th in the EPL, and has also scored 2 goals, which is 38th in the EPL.

Newcastle United Offense Breakdown

Harvey Barnes has been the top scorer for Newcastle United this season, finding the back of the net three times, which is 15th in the EPL. Anthony Gordon has also been a key contributor, leading the club in shots on goal and ranking 36th in the league in goals scored. Overall, Newcastle United is 14th in the EPL in goals per match, averaging 1.2 goals per contest. They are also 15th in shots on goal and 8th in corner kicks. In terms of passing, they are 12th in the league with an 82% passing percentage.

West Ham United Defense Breakdown

West Ham United’s defense has been up and down over their last five matches, but they are coming off a clean sheet against Everton FC, who is 18th in scoring. Overall, they are 15th in goals allowed this season, and they are 14th in blocked shots. Alphonse Aréola is 11th in clean sheets, and he is 14th in saves.

Newcastle United Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against West Ham United, the Newcastle United defense has been playing well, as they are currently 3rd in the EPL in goals allowed per match at 1.0. Over their last seven matches, they have given up just 1.1 goals per match. They have also done a good job of limiting shots, as they are 10th in blocked shots and 11th in interceptions. Keeper Nick Pope is 6th in the EPL in clean sheets with two and is 4th in saves with 35. Over their last seven matches, they have given up just eight goals, including a shutout against Arsenal.

West Ham United vs Newcastle United Prediction

Coming into this EPL matchup, Newcastle United is one of the top defensive teams in the league, allowing the 3rd fewest goals per match. Our projections have this one ending in a 1-1 draw, with West Ham’s Michail Antonio having the best chance to score for the Hammers. As for the match, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is being given the best odds to score a goal overall. Look for Newcastle to hold the edge in shots on goal, with our projections giving them a 4-2 advantage.

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