Newcastle United - Everton predictions and free betting tips [02/04/2024]

On Tuesday, 2nd April, as part of the 31st Premier League tour, Newcastle will host Everton on their home ground. Over the weekend, Everton suffered a stinging defeat by Bournemouth, whereas, Eddie Howe's team, despite numerous injury problems managed a significant 4:3 victory over West Ham United.

Predicted lineups

Everton: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
Newcastle: Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Onana, Garner, Doucoure, McNeil; Beto.

Stadium

The duel will take place in Newcastle at St James Park.

Newcastle

This season Newcastle dropped out of the "top four" quickly and occupies only the eighth place in the Premier League table. The Magpies may still have chances for a European zone finish, but are known for inconsistencies in their results: they've won only 2 out of their last 5 championship matches with two losses. Having lost 3:2 to Chelsea before the international break, Newcastle managed a strong-willed victory over West Ham United, thanks to three goals in the last 15 minutes (4:3) - a brace from the substitute Harvey Barnes.

It was the first time since 2019 that the Magpies had overcome a two-goal deficit in the Premier League match, and the previous success, interestingly enough, was achieved against the forthcoming opponent - Everton. The Magpies' fans will certainly not be cheered by the fact that Newcastle conceded three or more goals in a championship match for the 10th time this season. 

Everton

Currently, Everton is in the 16th position in the Premier League table, having one game in hand and being only three points away from the relegation zone. It should be noted that the Liverpool club was docked 10 points by the Football Association for violating financial rules in autumn; however, the penalty was later reduced to 6 points.

Last weekend, Sean Dyche's charges performed poor at Vitality, losing to Bournemouth 2:1: Dominic Solanke put the Cherries ahead in the early second half, Beto equalised at the 87th minute, but in the stoppage time Seamus Coleman scored an own goal. This defeat made it 12 straight without a win for the Blues, the longest since the 1994-95 campaign. In addition, Everton has the lowest point tally (just five) of all Premier League teams over the last 10 matches. 

Head-to-head meetings

In December, during the first half of the current championship, Everton thrashed the Magpies at Goodison Park with a score of 3:0. Nevertheless, the Merseyside club has seen three consecutive defeats at St James Park.

Match prediction for Newcastle – Everton

Everton is severely lacking in confidence, and being clear underdogs for the upcoming match, they are in danger of setting a new club record for winless streak in the Premier League. Newcastle still hasn't lost hope for a European zone finish, but they can't afford to falter - they are already five points behind Manchester United, who are sixth. Expect a routine victory from Howe's men after Saturday's thriller.

Total goals prediction

Newcastle scores nearly 2.5 goals per home game - only leading Liverpool has better figures. Given all the issues with the visitors, it seems reasonable to bet on Newcastle's Individual Total Over 1.5 goals.

Corner prediction

With home-field advantage, Newcastle will seek possession from the outset, and undoubtedly deliver at least 5 corners in the match.

Yellow card prediction

Both teams average about 2 yellow cards per match, so I predict a total of over 3.5 bookings.

Final score prediction

I will bet on a final score of 2:0 in favour of Newcastle.