West Ham United is set to face Newcastle United in a Premier League game that was postponed from week 7. The match will take place at Olympic Stadium in London on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 2:00 AM (24-hour format) (UTC+7). The two teams have only played 27 games out of the 29 weeks thus far, which places the rescheduled match in the middle of the week. In the previous week, both teams managed to secure wins against their respective opponents. West Ham United beat Southampton by a slim margin, while Newcastle United pulled off an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United.
The three points obtained from those games have improved their standing in the Premier League table. West Ham United has managed to accumulate 27 points from 27 matches played, putting them four points ahead of the bottom-ranked team, Southampton. Moreover, two other teams have also gained 27 points in total, warranting the need for more wins from West Ham United to avoid the relegation zone. But their upcoming opponent, Newcastle United, is not an easy team, as they have managed to replace Manchester United’s position and spot, standing in third place.
Newcastle United is one of the strongest defenses in the league, with only three losses this season along with Arsenal. Hence, West Ham must be cautious when they host Newcastle United as their solid defense makes it difficult for opponents to score. Newcastle United’s players put up a tough fight during their game against Manchester United, and their solid backline made it difficult for their opponents. The opposing team must take the game seriously, considering the efforts put up by the rival team.
West Ham United is currently on a positive note, with two back-to-back wins, including the match against Southampton. Newcastle United’s recent win against Manchester United has helped boost their morale and confidence. It also acted as redemption for their loss during the Carabao Cup final on February 26th. Both teams are quite evenly matched, and it all boils down to their starting lineup, head to head statistics, and the ability to score goals.
West Ham’s starting lineup consists of Fabianski as the goalkeeper, Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd, and Emerson as defenders. Soucek, Rice, and Paqueta will be in the midfield, while Bowen, Ings, and Benrahma will play as forwards. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s starting lineup comprises Pope as the goalkeeper, Trippier, Schar, Botman, and Burn as defenders. Longstaff, Guimaraes, and Willock will be in the midfield, while Murphy, Isak, and Saint-Maximin will play as forwards.
When we see the head to head statistics from their last five meetings, Newcastle United seems to be dominating with one win and three draws, while West Ham managed to win only once. The two teams tied 1-1 earlier this season and last season, and Newcastle United’s victories were in 2021 and 2020.
In summary, the upcoming match between West Ham United and Newcastle United is going to be a close one. However, Newcastle United’s rock-solid defense and recent victory over Manchester United may give them a slight advantage in this match.
