West Ham vs Newcastle: Tips, predictions and bet builder as Hammers look to dent Toon's European hopes

One of the rare bright spots of the Julen Lopategui era was an impressive 2-0 away win at Newcastle in November and Graham Potter could do something that no Hammers manager has done in six years, wrap up a league double against Newcastle United. 

The Magpies are still slap bang in the mix for a second Champions League campaign under Eddie Howe, but they need to improve on recent results. In all competitions, Eddie Howe's troops have won just one of their last four and are without their first choice left side, with Lewis Hall out for the season and Anthony Gordon suspended. 

The Hammers will be fancying their chances of making it three wins on the spin and our predictions for Monday Night Football can be found below. 

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(All odds are correct at the time of article publication)

 

West Ham vs Newcastle bet builder

West Ham- asian handicap +0.5

Alexander Isak to score in 90 mins

Over 2.5 goals

Jarrod Bowen 3+ total shots 

 

West Ham +0.5 asian handicap

West Ham have had a disappointing season on the whole, but recent results have suggested they could finish it with a flourish. 

A vital victory at the Emirates was followed up by a routine win against Leicester and they will be confident that they can get something against an out of sorts Newcastle. 

A trip to Wembley is on the horizon for the Magpies, but their Carabao Cup antics seem to have had an impact on their league form, with them winning just one of their last four.

The Toon do have an excellent record at the London Stadium since the Hammers made the move, winning on four of their seven visits. However, with their recent performances, we think that Potter's side will get at least a point on Monday night. 

 

Alexander Isak to score in 90 minutes

One man who is still in excellent form for the Magpies is Swedish sensation Alexander Isak, he's netted five times in his last six appearances across all competitions. 

The Hammers' tormentor in chief used to be Callum Wilson, but now Isak has taken on that role with five goals in four appearances against the men from East London. 

Isak to score is our top tip for this Premier League clash. 

 

Over 2.5 goals

There are usually goals on the cards when these two meet, you only need to look back to last season when they were involved in a 4-3 thriller at St James' Park. 

Both teams have scored in seven of their last eight meetings and there were over 2.5 goals in five of them games. 

Newcastle have also been a bit shaky at the back in recent weeks, so over 2.5 goals looks to be a worthwhile bet. 

 

Jarrod Bowen 3+ shots

One player we're expecting to have success on Monday evening is Jarrod Bowen, the Hammers winger will be up against a rejigged Newcastle left side, with Tino Livramento and Harvey Barnes likely to line up on that left side. 

He also has had plenty of shots this season, with a tally of 57 in 23 appearances, an average just shy of 2.5 per game, so at least three Bowen shots seems likely.

 

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