Newcastle United 0-2 West Ham

Current streaks

Recent form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, with a notable turnaround after a brief slump. The Magpies are currently on a three-match winning streak across all competitions, including a convincing 3-1 away victory against Nottingham Forest in their latest Premier League outing. This resurgence comes after a difficult patch where they suffered back-to-back 2-1 and 1-0 defeats to Chelsea and Brighton, respectively. Defensively, Newcastle have been solid, keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per game during this period. Their attacking output has been steady, with 1.17 goals scored per game, though 33% of their matches have seen over 2.5 goals. Interestingly, both teams have scored in only a third of these fixtures, highlighting Newcastle's ability to control games. Their current 8th position in the league table with 18 points from 11 games suggests they are well-positioned to challenge for European spots if they can maintain their current form.

West Ham

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Recent home/away form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have been showing impressive form at home, with four wins, one draw, and only one loss in their last six matches at St. James' Park. The Magpies have been particularly solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding just three goals in this period, averaging a miserly 0.5 goals conceded per game. Their recent run includes notable victories against top-flight opponents Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur, demonstrating their ability to compete with the Premier League's elite. Interestingly, Newcastle's matches have tended to be low-scoring affairs, with 83% of these games featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite this, they've managed to maintain a positive goal difference of +4, indicating their efficiency in converting limited scoring opportunities into points. The team's current 8th position in the league, with 18 points from 11 games, reflects their strong home performances and suggests they are well-positioned to challenge for European qualification this season.

West Ham

West Ham's recent away form has been rather poor, with the Hammers failing to secure a victory in their last five outings on the road. The team are currently on a run of three away matches without a win, including two consecutive defeats. Their last away triumph came against Crystal Palace in August, where they managed a clean sheet in a 2-0 victory. Notably, West Ham have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly their 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool in the League Cup and a 4-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. The Hammers have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game in their last six away matches, whilst only managing to score six times themselves. This defensive frailty is further highlighted by the fact that both teams have scored in 67% of these fixtures, indicating that whilst West Ham are finding the net, they are also consistently conceding.