West Ham vs Newcastle preview and prediction: A dramatic back-and-forth battle.
The match between West Ham and Newcastle in the English Premier League will take place at 3:00 AM on March 10th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest West Ham vs Newcastle team news
Ahead of a lengthy hearing regarding match-fixing allegations – which he vehemently denies – Lucas Paqueta is expected to return to action on Monday after recovering from an ankle injury. Manager Potter insists the Brazilian creative midfielder is mentally ready to play.
Vladimir Coufal (hamstring) could also return for the clash against Newcastle, but Niclas Fullkrug (hamstring), Michail Antonio (leg injury) and Crysencio Summerville (thigh injury) are still unavailable.
However, Paqueta will face competition for a starting spot, as West Ham have just had two impressive wins. Similarly, Emerson Palmieri may continue to be on the bench, as Oliver Scarles is still being trusted on the left flank.
While Potter has a pleasant headache choosing a left-back, Eddie Howe faces serious personnel issues. Lewis Hall will be out for the remainder of the season due to a foot injury, while Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman are both sidelined with lengthy knee injuries. Botman even underwent surgery to treat a serious problem.
Newcastle's situation has become even more difficult as Anthony Gordon begins his three-match suspension for violent conduct in the defeat against Brighton, when he pushed Jan Paul van Hecke in the head. This means the former Everton player will miss the EFL Cup final. Harvey Barnes is likely to be given a starting spot for the next three games to replace Gordon.
Nevertheless, Newcastle also received important good news when manager Howe confirmed that Alexander Isak is fit enough to play after suffering from fatigue and muscle strain in the FA Cup match. He also hopes Kieran Trippier can recover from his back problem in time to feature in the squad.
Latest predicted lineups for West Ham vs Newcastle
West Ham United:
Areola; Cresswell, Kilman, Todibo; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse, Scarles; Kudus, Bowen
Newcastle United:
Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes
Latest West Ham vs Newcastle football match prediction
If Graham Potter secures all three points on Monday night, he will achieve something his predecessor Julen Lopetegui never accomplished while managing West Ham: a run of three consecutive Premier League wins.
The last time West Ham achieved this feat was under David Moyes in December 2023. However, Potter's men are proving their worth with a convincing victory over Arsenal and an impressive performance against Leicester City.
West Ham's 2-0 victory over Leicester, thanks to a goal from Tomas Soucek and an own goal from Jannik Vestergaard, has given them a safe distance of over 10 points from the relegation zone. This means they can avoid a relegation battle in the final weeks of the season.
West Ham's clean sheet victories against both Arsenal and Leicester also demonstrate a significant improvement. They have now equaled their total wins from the previous nine matches across all competitions – a run that included six defeats. However, their finishing remains a worrying issue.
Since the start of the 2024-25 Premier League season, West Ham have only converted 9% of their chances into goals, with only 30% of their shots on target. This is why they failed to score in 3 of their last 4 home games before breaking the jinx against Leicester.
Coincidentally, Newcastle also previously failed to score at home against West Ham – but that doesn't bode well for them at the moment. Despite Alexander Isak's continued goalscoring form, Newcastle couldn't avoid a chaotic 1-2 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
The match lasted 120 minutes and was full of drama, with goals, red cards, and tight VAR decisions. Danny Welbeck sealed the victory at St James' Park, extending Newcastle's 70-year title drought once again.
Currently, Newcastle's only chance to end their trophy drought lies in the EFL Cup final against Liverpool next weekend. However, that seems far-fetched given the numerous injuries and suspensions they are facing at the most crucial point of the season.
Two defeats in their last three Premier League matches have left Newcastle further behind in the race for the top four. Their once solid defense has now conceded at least two goals in five consecutive games across all competitions. Eddie Howe's side also lost their last two away games without scoring a single goal.
The last time Newcastle suffered three consecutive defeats without scoring was in January 2021. If West Ham can replicate their 2-0 victory at St James' Park from last November, that scenario could very well repeat itself.
Latest West Ham vs Newcastle score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.West Ham vs Newcastleas follows:
- Sportsmole:West Ham 2-1 Newcastle
- WhoScore:West Ham 1-1 Newcastle
- Our newspaper predicts:West Ham 1-1 Newcastle
When and where can I watch West Ham vs Newcastle live?
To watch the West Ham vs Newcastle match live in the English Premier League at 3:00 AM on March 10th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
