Prediction: Newcastle United to win 2-0
Best Odds: 6/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
Newcastle United and Everton will face each other in the Premier League this week. The match between Eddie Howe’s side and Frank Lampard’s team will take place at St. James’ Park and is scheduled to kick off at 7:30pm UK time on Wednesday.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United did well last season after Eddie Howe replaced Steve Bruce as the manager and finished as high as 11th in the Premier League table. Things are going much better at the moment for the Magpies, who appear to be in the race for the Premier League top six this season.
The Magpies are sixth in the Premier League table at the moment with 15 points from 10 matches. Newcastle are only four points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, and some are suggesting that they could challenge for the European places.
Newcastle will head into the match against Everton at St. James’ Park on Wednesday evening on the back of a goalless draw with Manchester United away from home at Old Trafford in the Premier League. It followed a 5-1 hammering of Brentford at St. James’ Park in the league.
Team News:
Sweden international striker Alexander Isak is a Lon-term injury concern for Newcastle United, who will be without Allan Saint-Maximin against Everton as well. Matt Ritchie, Karl Darlow and Emile Krafth are on the sidelines as well.
Everton
Everton really struggled last season and almost got relegated to the Championship from the Premier League. Things were dire for the Toffees, who ended the season 16th in the Premier League table. Frank Lampard’s side are doing better this time around, but they remain in danger of getting stuck in a relegation battle.
The Merseyside club are 14th in the Premier League table at the moment with 10 points from 10 matches. Everton are only two points above the relegation zone and need to improve their results to avoid last season’s situation.
Everton will head into the match against Newcastle at St. James’ Park on the back of a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur away from home at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League. It followed a 2-1 loss at the hands of Manchester United at Goodison Park in the league.
Team News:
Anthony Gordon is available for Everton against Newcastle United after serving his one-match suspension. Mason Holgate is also back for the Toffees after recovering from a knee injury.
Key Factors to Consider
- Newcastle United have scored 17 goals in 10 Premier League matches.
- Newcastle United have won 2 of their last 5 Premier League matches.
- Everton have scored 8 goals in 10 Premier League games.
- Everton have lost 2 of their last 5 Premier League games.
- Miguel Almiron has scored 4 goals for Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Conclusion
Newcastle United are playing well at the moment and are getting positive results. Now, of course, we know that Everton are a good side and have some wonderful players, but Newcastle are at home for this match and they should be able to pick up all three points from the encounter.
Prediction: Newcastle United to win 2-0
Best Odds: 6/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
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