West Ham v Newcastle United: Free Tips, Prediction and Odds

West Ham will be looking to continue their solid run of form when they welcome Newcastle United to the London Stadium in the Premier League on Monday evening.

The Hammers have picked up in recent weeks and they will be hoping Eddie Howe's visitors take their foot off the gas with an EFL Cup final against Liverpool to prepare for next Sunday.

West Ham v Newcastle United free betting tips and predictions

West Ham to win - 21/10

Newcastle's form has dipped over recent weeks and they head to London having suffered three defeats in their last four matches in all competitions, most recently being knocked out of the FA Cup fifth round after a 2-1 extra-time loss to Brighton.

To make matters worse for the Magpies, Anthony Gordon was sent off in that cup defeat and he will now be missing for the next three fixtures, which includes Sunday's trip to Wembley to face Liverpool in the EFL Cup final.

Add in the news that centre-back Sven Botman is facing eight weeks on the sidelines and left-back Lewis Hall has been ruled out of the remainder of the campaign and things are looking quite bleak for Howe's troops on the injury front ahead of such an important week.

Newcastle still possess plenty of quality - Swedish striker Alexander Isak being the club's talisman this season - but it wouldn't be a surprise if the visitors are not quite at full speed given the EFL Cup final just six days after this London Stadium outing.

This makes West Ham an enticing proposition to pick up all three points and extend their winning streak to three matches, having registered victories to nil against Arsenal (1-0) and Leicester City (2-0).

Graham Potter has brought about an upturn in results since his appointment and there last two performances have been filled with positives, none more so than the back-to-back clean sheets.

The Irons picked up a 2-0 win in November's reverse fixture at St James' Park and there is every chance the Hammers can do the league double over the Magpies for the first time since the 2018/19 season.

Tomas Soucek to have over 0.5 shots on target - 5/4

Newcastle's defensive options have been depleted due to the injuries suffered to Botman and Hall and there are doubts surrounding the fitness of Kieran Trippier, who has a lower back issue.

The hosts have gone six league games without keeping a clean sheet, evidence of their problems at the back, and West Ham could rack up a fair few shots in this encounter.

One player who looks capable of getting at least one shot on target is midfielder Tomas Soucek, who proved how much of an aerial threat he is when scoring the opener in the reverse fixture.

The 30-year-old Czech Republic international stands at 6ft 4in and he has caused big problems for several defences over the years.

Soucek scored against the Foxes last time out from his sole shot on target and, while he does appeal in the anytime scorer market at 4/1, the safer play is for him to get an effort at goal.

Jacob Murphy to commit over 0.5 fouls - 7/4

Newcastle could find themselves under pressure for large periods of this game and it would be no surprise to see the home side commit a number of fouls to try and break up the play.

Although involved heavily in an attacking sense this season, Jacob Murphy puts in the hard yards when it comes to tracking back and he can get in trouble with the referee.

The Englishman committed two fouls in Newcastle's last away game, a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, and he looks capable of getting pulled up at least once on Monday.

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West Ham v Newcastle United odds

West Ham - 21/10
Draw - 13/5
Newcastle United - 6/5

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