One of the matches in the 7th round of the English Championship will take place on Saturday at Goodison Park, where local team Everton will face Newcastle. Here’s a prediction for this matchup from the Sportsmacro experts.
Everton
Everton are finally beginning to show signs of progress. After a challenging start, where the Toffees struggled to find their rhythm, they have started to pick up points. They secured a draw with Leicester and followed it up with a long-awaited first win of the season against Crystal Palace.
These successes have significantly improved their standing, especially as many other teams have also stalled early on. While there are still numerous issues, particularly in defense, the improvements are clear.
One major positive has been the uptick in offensive performance—scoring eight goals in their last five matches indicates that Everton’s attack has found its stride.
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Newcastle
Newcastle, under Eddie Howe, continues to demonstrate a high level of play. Although their winning streak was halted by Fulham, the Magpies quickly bounced back, showing resilience in their match against Manchester City last weekend.
The encounter with the champions ended in a draw, and Newcastle was one of the few teams to put up such a strong fight against the Citizens. This season, Howe’s squad is making strides, remaining competitive at the top of the table.
While their League Cup match against Wimbledon wasn’t a true test for the main squad, Newcastle still secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home, highlighting the depth and quality of their personnel.
Key Facts about the match
- In the last five matches, the “Both Teams to Score” bet has only been successful in two instances.
- Similarly, the “Total Over 2.5” betting option has also been successful in two out of the last five matches.
- Notably, in Everton’s last five games, the “Both Teams to Score” option has been consistently featured.
Probable Lineups
- Everton: Pickford – Young, Keane, Tarkowski, Garner – Doucoure, Mangala, Lindström, Ndiaye, McNeil – Calvert-Lewin.
- Newcastle: Pole, Livramento, Sher, Burn, Gall, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Last season, Everton triumphed over Newcastle at home with a score of 3-0, while the match at Newcastle ended in a 1-1 draw.
Everton vs Newcastle Prediction
Expect a hard-fought encounter where Everton, having gained momentum, will aim to build on their recent success. Meanwhile, Newcastle, confident in their abilities, will look to control the flow of the match. A key factor will be how the Magpies handle the attacking drive of the Toffees, who are gradually finding their rhythm in front of goal. In this matchup, it would be wise to consider betting on “Total Over 2.5” at odds of 1.68.
