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 currently in 11th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The home side stunned Manchester United with a 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table at the moment and have also struggled to impose themselves this season. The Magpies slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Marseille in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back this weekend.
Everton vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Everton have a good historical record against Newcastle United and have won 77 out of the 186 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Newcastle United's 71 victories.
Everton are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions and have won two of these games, with their previous defeat coming by a 3-0 margin at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League encounter last month.
Newcastle United have lost only one of their last three matches in the Premier League, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 3-1 margin at the hands of Brentford last week.
Everton are unbeaten in their last four matches against Tottenham Hotspur in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 4-1 margin 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 scored a brace in his previous game and will look to repeat the feat this weekend.
Everton can pack a punch on their day and have pulled off a few upsets this season. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this fixture.
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