NEW vs WHU Dream11 Team Prediction Tips for Newcastle United vs West Ham United EPL Fixtures 15 August

After an exciting goal-filled first day of Premier League football, Newcastle United host West Ham United on Sunday’s early kickoff. The Magpies were struggling at 17th place with nine games to go before Arsenal loanee Joe Willock propelled the side into 12th place last season. The 25 million pounds signing of the Arsenal youngster is the only notable incoming of an underwhelming summer window. Steve Bruce’s side is headed into this game with three wins in five pre-season games.

NEW vs WHU Dream11:

West Ham spent large parts of last season inside the top 4 before faltering in the latter stages. They ultimately finished sixth last season, inspired by a six-month loan spell of Jesse Lingard. The Hammers were in good form in the pre-season, winning the last five on the trot. They smashed six past Celtic, followed by wins against Brentford and Atalanta.

Date: 15 August, Sunday
Kick-Off: 6:30 PM (IST)
Venue: St James’ Park
Premier League Table: This is the opening game of the calendar.

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Head to Head 

Surprisingly, Newcastle United has four wins in the last five versus West Ham United. They also met on the opening weekend of last season where the Magpies won a five-goal thriller.

NEW vs WHU Today Match Prediction Details 

Newcastle United News

Injury Report and Unavailability: 

• Paul Dummett and Martin Dubravka are out injured.
• Karl Darlow appears certain to miss out as he works his way back to fitness following a bout with coronavirus.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• F Woodman will start in goal in the absence of Dubravka and Darlow.
• J Lascelles, F Fernandez, C Clark are expected to be the back three.
• M Ritchie and J Murphy will operate as wing-backs.
• I Hayden, R Fraser, J Shelvey should occupy the central midfield slots.
• C Wilson will start up top in the company of A Saint-Maximin.

Newcastle United Starting XI (likely)

Freddie Woodman
Ciaran Clark
Jamaal Lascelles
Federico Fernandez
Matt Ritchie
Jacob Murphy
Isaac Hayden
Ryan Fraser
Jonjo Shelvey
Allan Saint-Maximin
Callum Wilson

West Ham United News

Injury Report and Unavailability: 

• Angelo Ogbonna has a hamstring issue and will miss the opener.
• Manuel Lanzini, although back in training is doubtful for this game.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• Ex Arsenal player L Fabianski will start in goal.
• I Diop, C Dawson, A Cresswell, V Coufal are expected to lineup in defence.
• T Soucek and D Rice will partner in the middle of the park.
• P Fornals, J Bowen, S Benrahma will play in the attacking midfield roles behind striker M Antonio.

West Ham United Starting XI (likely)

Lukasz Fabianski
Aaron Cresswell
Issa Diop
Craig Dawson
Vladimir Coufal
Tomas Soucek
Declan Rice
Pablo Fornals
Jarrod Bowen
Said Benrahma
Michail Antonio

Fantasy Football Tips

Captain Options
Michail Antonio has flourished under David Moyes who converted him from a right-winger to a deadly striker. West Ham is a totally different team with him on the side. The forward has 10+ goals in consecutive seasons. He also supplied five assists last year in the league.

Callum Wilson could be pivotal for the home side. The former Bournemouth striker has a habit of starting the season well. He had 12 goals and six assists last season. He is also on penalty duties.

Differential Pick
Aaron Creswell can return points on both ends of the pitch. The Englishman had a stellar season last year where he supplied 11 assists. He is on direct free-kicks and corners.

NEW vs WHU Dream 11 Teams 

Goalkeeper – L Fabianski
Defenders – F Fernandez, A Creswell, M Ritchie, V Coufal
Midfielders – D Rice, A Saint-Maximin, S Benrahma
Forwards – C Wilson, M Antonio, J Bowen

Likely Winner:
History favours Newcastle United in this fixture and they would be looking to avoid another relegation fight this year. Meanwhile, West Ham is in Europe this season and they would be looking to start the league on a positive note. The fixture has seen a lot of goals in the recent past. The NEW vs WHU Today Match Prediction odds are in favour of a narrow win for West Ham United.

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