Everton v Newcastle United - Carabao Cup Fourth Round - Source: Getty
Everton v Newcastle United - Carabao Cup Fourth Round - Source: Getty
The English Premier League action continues with the final game of matchday nine as Newcastle United take on Everton at St. James' Park on Monday. This will be the 189th match between the two English rivals.
Before the start of the matchday, Newcastle United were eighth in the EPL standings on 11 points from eight matches, tied with Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Brentford.
With three wins, two draws, and three losses thus far, the Magpies are 10 points away from league leaders Manchester City and Arsenal.
Coach Matthias Jaissle will be hoping his side can build on their most recent Premier League encounter last Sunday, when Newcastle beat Crystal Palace 2-0 away from home.
Goals from William Osula and Harvey Barnes secured the comfortable victory for the Magpies at Selhurst Park.
Meanwhile, Everton sit 11th in the Premier League table with 10 points from eight games, tied with Ipswich Town and Hull City.
The Toffees lost 2-0 to Chelsea and then Arsenal in their two most recent top-flight matches, and they will be determined to bounce back from those poor results on Monday.
Coach David Moyes will expect the Merseyside club to use their successful cup game in mid-week as a confidence booster.
Interestingly, Everton and Newcastle United met on Thursday in the fourth round of the EFL Cup, with the Toffees beating the Magpies 3-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton dominated the match via goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney, and Thierno Barry, before Dan Burn's consolation strike a few minutes from the end of the game.
Newcastle now play at home and have a chance to exact revenge following their elimination from the cup at the hands of Everton.
Newcastle United vs Everton head-to-head stats and key numbers
Everton have enjoyed the slight upper hand in this fixture historically, with 78 wins for the Toffees versus 72 for the Magpies.
Everton and Newcastle United have shared the spoils on 38 occasions. Their most recent clash took place only a few days ago, with Everton triumphing 3-1 in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
Everton have been tough to beat in recent years, with only one victory for Newcastle United in their last seven meetings.
Last season in the Premier League, each team won their respective away games, with Newcastle winning 4-1 in Merseyside, while Everton won 3-2 at St. James' Park.
Newcastle United vs Everton prediction
Playing at home, Newcastle will be seeking revenge for their recent cup exit, relying on their wide players and midfield creativity to cause problems for the visitors.
Everton are expected to adopt a disciplined, compact block, as they aim to frustrate the home crowd and exploit spaces left behind Newcastle’s adventurous full-backs.
Considering the defensive frailties present in both teams, we expect an entertaining encounter that ends in a high-scoring draw.
Prediction: Newcastle United 2-2 Everton
Newcastle United vs Everton betting tips
Tip 1: Draw
Tip 2: Both teams to score
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals