The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Everton lock horns with Newcastle United in an important encounter at Goodison Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
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Everton are in 11th place in the Premier League standings. The home side stunned Manchester United 1-0 last week after going down to 10 men and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in 14th and have struggled to impose themselves this season. The Magpies slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Marseille in their previous UEFA Champions League game and will hope to bounce back this weekend.
Everton vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Everton have a good record against Newcastle United, having won 77 of the 186 matches played between the two teams, compared to Newcastle United's 71 victories.
- Everton are unbeaten in their last three matches across all competitions, having won two of them, with their previous defeat coming by a 3-0 scoreline at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League encounter last month.
- Newcastle United have lost two of their last three Premier League matches, 3-1 defeats to Brentford and West Ham United.
- Everton are unbeaten in their last four matches against Newcastle in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 4-1 scoreline in a Premier League match in April 2023.
Everton vs Newcastle United Prediction
Newcastle United have an impressive squad at their disposal, but have flattered to deceive so far this season. Harvey Barnes has scored four goals in his last three appearances in all competitions and is high on confidence.
Everton can pack a punch on their day and have pulled off a few upsets this season. However, we expect Newcastle United to win.
Prediction: Everton 1-2 Newcastle United
Everton vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Newcastle United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Newcastle United to score first - Yes