After delivering a winner in his featured column on Saturday, SlipsTips shares a player-based selection ahead of Newcastle’s clash with West Ham in the Premier League on Monday night.
Newcastle vs West Ham (Monday, 20:00)
Newcastle United and West Ham United square off at St James’ Park in the Premier League on Monday night.
I’ve already penned an in-depth match preview ahead of this Tyneside tussle but I’m going to take this opportunity to go into more detail in regards to one of the two recommended selections outlined.
As already mentioned in the above-linked preview, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is attractively priced at 11/10 (UniBet) to get on the scoresheet at anytime on Monday night.
Following a slow start to the season, the Magpies marksman looks like he is beginning to rediscover the form which saw him strike 25 times last term.
The Swedish sharpshooter has notched in each of Newcastle’s last three Premier League matches, all of which were against sides currently housed in the top seven of the table.
It’s also worth noting that Isak chipped in with a goal during Newcastle's 2-1 win over Chelsea in the EFL Cup last month, meaning he has made the net bulge in each of his last four appearances for the Toon across all competitions.
On top of all that, the Newcastle goal-getter has since scored the winning goal in Sweden’s 2-1 win over Slovakia in the Nations League during the most recent international break.
Thus, Isak looks well placed to continue his purple patch in front of goal against out-of-sorts West Ham on Monday night.
The Hammers have found clean sheets hard to come by in the Premier League this season so far, with their solitary two shutouts to date coming against fellow strugglers Crystal Palace and Everton.
Furthermore, Julen Lopetegui's side have shipped seven goals across their last two top-flight road trips, and that only adds the appeal of siding with in-form Isak for an anytime strike at St James’ Park on Monday night.
Recommended Bet
- Alexander Isak Anytime Goalscorer– 11/10 (UniBet)
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