Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 11/1
Everton and Newcastle United will lock horns with each other in the Premier League this coming weekend. The match between the Toffees and the Magpies will be held at Goodison Park and is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 pm UK time on Thursday.
Everton
Everton narrowly avoided the dreaded drop to the Championship at the end of last season, and it looks very likely that they will be involved in another relegation fight. After a 10-point reduction, the Toffees now have a tough road ahead.
Sean Dyche’s side are third from bottom in the Premier League table at the moment with seven points from 14 matches. Everton are level on points with Burnley, who are second from bottom and have played 15 games. The Merseyside club are two points behind Luton Town in 17th. The Hatter have played 15 games as well.
Everton will head into the Premier League match against Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Thursday evening on the back of a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest away from home at the City Ground in the league. It came after a 3-0 loss at the hands of Manchester United at Goodison Park in the league which followed a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace away from home at Selhurst Park in London in the Premier League.
Team News:
Everton are likely to line up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. The Toffees will have Jordan Pickford in goal. Ashley Young, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitalii Mykolenko will be the four defenders. Jack Harrison, James Garner, Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil will be the four midfielders. Beto will lead the line for the visiting team and will have Abdoulaye Doucoure as the second striker.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United finished in the top four of the Premier League table last season, and the signs are very promising in regard to the team ending up in the UEFA Champions League places in the standings this time around. The Magpies have not exactly been great this season, but they are very much in the mix among the top clubs.
Eddie Howe’s side are sixth in the Premier League table at the moment with 26 points from 14 matches. Newcastle are three points behind Aston Villa in fourth. The Magpies are 10 points behind leaders Arsenal, who have played 15 games. It is hard to see Newcastle challenge for the league title now.
Newcastle will head into the Premier League match against Everton away from home at Goodison Park on Thursday evening on the back of a 1-0 victory over Manchester Uniter at St. James’ Park. It came after a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain away from home in the UEFA Champions League which followed a 4-1 hammering of Chelsea at home in the Premier League.
Team News:
Newcastle United will be without first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope. The England international is a long-term absentee with a shoulder injury. Martin Dúbravka is likely to replace him in the team in a 4-3-3 formation. Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar and Tino Livramento will be the four defenders. Lewis Miley, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton will be the three midfielders and will have Miguel Almiron, Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon in attack.
Key Factors to Consider
- Everton have scored 15 goals in 14 Premier League matches this season.
- Everton have conceded 20 goals in 14 Premier League matches this season.
- Newcastle United have scored 32 goals in 14 Premier League games this campaign.
- Newcastle United have won 8 out of 14 Premier League games this campaign.
- Callum Wilson has scored 7 goals in 10 Premier League matches this season.
Conclusion
Everton will be full of confidence and will also have a home advantage. Newcastle United do have a better team and are in better form. It is very likely that the match will end in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 11/1
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