West Ham United hosts Newcastle United in round 26 of the English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, February 19th at Olympic Stadium (London)
In the last round, West Ham tied against Leicester City away (2-2). It was enough to remain in the 4th position in the standings. I remind you that the Hammers have 41 points. However, the gap from the fifth-ranked Manchester United is only one point. West Ham is not only the 4th team in the standings. It is also the 4th team in England in terms of goals scored (44 in 25 matches). The Irons earned 20 points in 12 home games. All indicators at the Olympic Stadium look like this: six victories, two draws, and four defeats with a goal difference of 23-18. It is noteworthy that the Hammers scored at least one goal in each home game.
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Newcastle's active work during the winter transfer window is bearing fruit. In the last three rounds, the team gained three victories. The overall unbeaten streak in the Premier League already amounts to five games (three wins and two draws). Eddie Howe’s men significantly improved their position in the standings. Until recently, they were in the relegation zone, and now they are in 17th place with a 4-point margin from the three outsiders. At the same time, the Magpies have one game in hand. I can't help but note that Kieran Trippier scored in the two previous games. Newcastle is still among the worst clubs in terms of away results: one victory, three draws, and six defeats with a goal difference of 7-20.
In the first part of the season, Newcastle lost to West Ham at St James Park (2-4). Eight of the previous ten head-to-head confrontations in the Premier League ended with Over 2.5 goals scored. West Ham is trying to stay in the Champions League zone. Of course, the Hammers should not lose points in the upcoming game. However, they have been lacking stability in recent weeks, so I will not bet on their victory. Moreover, the Magpies have gained very good shape and even managed to get out of the relegation zone. But they have obvious problems in defense (44 goals conceded). And West Ham scored in every home game this season. I propose to bet on an exchange of goals scored.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score — yes
