The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Everton take on Eddie Howe's Newcastle United side in an important clash at Goodison Park on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
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Newcastle United are in seventh place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Magpies defeated AFC Wimbledon by a 1-0 scoreline in the EFL Cup third round in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Everton, on the other hand, are in 16th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The home side defeated Crystal Palace by a 2-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Everton vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Everton have a good historical record against Newcastle United and have won 76 out of the 184 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Newcastle United's 71 victories.
- Everton have lost only three of their last 20 matches at home against Newcastle United in the Premier League but have suffered two of the three defeats in their last four such games.
- Newcastle United have won five of their last eight matches against Everton in the Premier League - as many victories as they had achieved in the 22 such games preceding this run.
- After losing their first four matches in the Premier League this season, Everton have picked up four points from their last two games in the competition.
- Everton have won six of their last eight matches at home in the Premier League.
Everton vs Newcastle United Prediction
Newcastle United have been impressive under Eddie Howe this season and have an excellent squad at their disposal. With Alexander Isak injured, Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes will need to step up and shoulder the goalscoring burden this weekend.
Everton have recovered from their poor start to the season but have a mountain to climb this season. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Everton 2-2 Newcastle United
Everton vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Everton to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Anthony Gordon to score - Yes