David Moyes
(Credit: Imago)
Rahul Lakhani
Fri 23 May 2025 8:10, UK
Everton will play their final game of this season away at Newcastle United, with little on the line in terms of jeopardy.
The Toffees are in 13th place in the Premier League, but are unable to finish any higher or lower as they are four points clear of Wolves and seven behind Crystal Palace.
Everton will face a Newcastle side desperate for a victory as they sit level on points with Chelsea and Aston Villa, and are aiming to secure a Champions League spot.
David Moyes
David Moyes has led Everton to 13th place. (Credit: Imago)
Preview
Everton drew their final home campaign at Goodison Park to a close with a 2-0 victory over Southampton in their last outing.
Iliman Ndiaye continued his fine campaign as he scored a brace, and the result confirmed that Everton would finish above Europa League finalists Manchester United and Tottenham in the table.
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Newcastle have been chasing a Champions League place, but were beaten 1-0 by Arsenal in their last outing, and have now been dragged into the battle, making this a must-win game for them.
Form guide
Newcastle: LWDWL
Everton: WLLDW
Team news
Everton are facing a few problems in their back line, with James Tarkowski and Seamus Coleman definitely ruled out through injury.
Jarrad Branthwaite is also a doubt, which would mean Everton could line up with Michael Keane and Jake O’Brien at centre-back if he is absent.
Defender Appearances Tackles won Duels won Pass accuracy
Branthwaite 29 20 112 82.9%
Branthwaite’s stats this season
Loanees Orel Mangala and Jesper Lindstrom are long-term absentees, but the hosts could be facing problems themselves.
Alexander Isak missed the defeat to Arsenal, and their star striker was sorely missed as they failed to score at the Emirates, with the attacker a doubt to return against Everton.
Kieran Trippier, Joelinton and Lewis Hall are among the confirmed absentees, and Eddie Howe will be hoping to field an otherwise full-strength team.
Predicted lineups
Newcastle: Pope, Schar, Botman, Burn, Murphy, Guimaraes, Tonali, Livramento, Barnes, Gordon, Isak.
Everton: Pickford, Young, Keane, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Iroegbunam, Alcaraz, McNeil, Ndiaye, Beto.
Everton predicted XI v Newcastle United
Everton predicted XI v Newcastle United
Supercomputer prediction
With the differences in motivation between the two sides clear, Newcastle have been heavily backed to beat Everton in front of their fans.
Opta’s supercomputer has given Newcastle a 68.1 per cent chance of victory, with a draw backed at 17.7 per cent.
Everton have been given a win probability of just 14.3 per cent, with a shock victory highly unlikely at St James’ Park.
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