West Brom vs Newcastle – Carroll after goal in landmark game
Published:West Brom have found wins against Newcastle difficult to come by in recent seasons and they will have to uncover a way of beating the Magpies if they want to overtake them in the Premier League standings.
Match Odds
Both teams have made solid starts to life in the Premier League after their promotions from the Championship last season, accruing 19 points from their opening 15 games of the season.
West Brom would have pointed at the start of the season to their home game with Newcastle being a good chance to secure three points in order to boost their chances of surviving in the Premier League.
It is 5/4 in the Premier League betting odds market that West Brom beat Newcastle, although previous statistics point to the away team leaving with victory.
Newcastle are unbeaten in their last 17 matches against West Brom and have done the double over the Baggies in each of the last two seasons they have faced off in the top flight.
Chris Hughton’s team are 11/5 to secure what would be a fourth away league victory of the season.
First Goalscorer
Andy Carroll has been Newcastle’s leading scorer this season and he will be keen to add to his tally with another goal in what will be his 100th appearance in all competitions for the club.
Carroll is 5/1 to open the scoring against West Brom and grab his tenth league goal of so far what has been a prolific season.
On a day for landmarks, Sol Campbell is also on course to become the fourth player to make it to 500 Premier League appearances and he will need to be at his best to keep out a West Brom team that scored four times in their recent trip to Everton.
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