Frank Lampard takes charge of his first Premier League match in Everton blue as the Merseysiders travel to the North East to take on Newcastle. Who will come out on top? Read our free predictions and betting picks for the game here.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Full-Time Result – Newcastle to win – 2.5
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Newcastle to score first – 1.91
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Newcastle to win
Newcastle have improved of late going unbeaten in their last three matches including a 1-0 away win against Leeds United last time out. Both sides have strengthened in the January transfer window, but we believe with Eddie Howe established in the hot seat compared to Frank Lampard making his Everton managerial debut that Newcastle will have a slight advantage here.
Newcastle to score first
The Magpies have scored the first goal in eight of their 11 home matches so far in the Premier League, while in ten away matches Everton have achieved this feat only twice.
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Preliminary review and match prediction for Newcastle United vs Everton
Newcastle finds themselves in 19th place but a win over Everton could see the Magpies jump out of the bottom three while dragging the Toffees further into a relegation scrap.
After a run of losses during December which saw Newcastle concede 11 goals while scoring just one against Leicester City, Liverpool and Manchester City, the Magpies have shored things up somewhat, conceding two goals in a three-game unbeaten run since.
It is in defence where Newcastle have strengthened the most with the signing of Kieran Trippier in early January and then the signings of Dan Burn and Matt Targett towards the end of the transfer window.
The latter two may make their debuts in this match alongside marquee midfield signing Bruno Guimaraes as Newcastle look to make their status as the richest club in the world count and start marching away from danger.
Everton also did some good business in the transfer window with the signings of Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek as new boss, Lampard, looks to inject some energy in attack that was seriously lacking under former head coach, Rafa Benitez.
The Toffees have the look of one of those sides who are too good to go down and a change of philosophy and manager may be just what is needed to pull Everton out of danger.
However, a loss against Newcastle will see them get dragged closer to the bottom three as the relegation battle really heats up.
Safe Bets
Both teams to score looks a safe bet at odds of 1.73. In Newcastle home matches this has occurred 73% of the time, second only to when West Ham United play at home, while this has also occurred in 60% of Everton’s away matches.
Newcastle United vs Everton Team News
Ciaran Clark, Jamal Lewis and Isaac Hayden (injury) have all been left out of Newcastle’s 25-man Premier League squad due to the new signings. Guimaraes should make his debut as should new defenders Burn and Targett. Chris Wood continues to lead the line with the latest news on Callum Wilson being that Howe doesn’t expect him back until the last few games of the season.
Alli and van de Beek are available for their debuts after being cup tied for the FA Cup over the weekend. Ben Godfrey is out after suffering a hamstring injury in the FA Cup win over Brentford, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a possibility to come back into the team after a knee injury.
Possible Starting Lineups
Newcastle: Dubravka, Trippier, Lascelles, Burn, Targett, Guimaraes, Shelvey, Joelinton, Fraser, Wood, Saint-Maximin
Everton: Pickford, Coleman, Holgate, Keane, Mykolenko, Andre Gomes, Allan, Gray, Alli, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin
Highlighted Player – Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes could be the key to both Newcastle’s attacking and defensive problems. The Brazilian is tough in the tackle but also has the ability to break from deep and help link up play in the attacking third.
Most popular FAQ for Newcastle United vs Everton
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Newcastle beat Everton 2-0 in the Premier League at Goodison Park on 30 January 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at St James’ Park.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Newcastle United vs Everton.
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