West Ham United vs Newcastle Predictions

• West Ham have conceded at least twice in seven of their first nine matches
• The hosts are conceding three goals per home game this term
• Newcastle have won five of their last six matches
• Nick Woltemade has scored in six of his last nine games for club and country

Missed opportunities for Hammers

West Ham sank deeper into the relegation mire over the last couple of weeks, following damaging defeats to Brentford and Leeds. At the start of the month, the Hammers’ struggles were partly down to them being handed an awful fixture list to start the campaign.

However, losses to two sides that were considered relegation candidates in preseason has left the Hammers in huge trouble. There’s little sign of any change in morale following Nuno’s arrival to replace Graham Potter, while West Ham have lost five of their last six league assignments ahead of another difficult test.

Newcastle are rounding into form

Newcastle are 12th in the Premier League and still winless on the road, but they head to the London Stadium in fine form. Eddie Howe’s side picked up a fifth win in six in midweek, seeing off Tottenham in the Carabao Cup.

The Magpies league wins so far have each come against the bottom four, seeing off Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and Wolves. That suggests they’ll have too much for 19th-placed West Ham, with the hosts losing all four of their home league games this season.

Woltemade can impress again

Despite Nuno’s reputation for getting sides organised, West Ham’s defensive struggles haven’t really improved since he arrived. Leeds raced into a 2-0 lead in their last game, while a stronger Newcastle attack could cause them huge problems.

Summer signing Nick Woltemade has scored in six of his last nine games for club and country, adding to his tally with a goal against Spurs on Wednesday.

The German striker scored at Brighton in Newcastle’s last away game, while the hosts have conceded 12 times in four home games this term. The hosts have conceded at least twice in seven of their nine games so far, so back Woltemade to help Newcastle to a couple of goals on Sunday.