Everton vs Newcastle Prediction & Betting Tips (5 October)

Undermined by major financial concerns, Everton was recently bought by the owners of Roma and now hopes to find a little serenity. The Liverpool-based club is still expected to be in the fight not to go down this season. The start of the championship confirmed these fears since the Toffees simply lost during the first 4 days. They have since found some color with a precious point taken at Leicester 1-1 and a victory won at home against Crystal Palace last weekend 2-1. With these results, Everton moved up to 16th place in the Premier League. Driven by an ambitious project following its takeover in 2021, Newcastle carried out a great operation by securing 4th place in the Premier League in 2023. A little less to their advantage last year, the Magpies had to settle for 7th place.

They are therefore not qualified for any European Cup this season. This could be an advantage in order to join the fight for the Big 4. Bruno Guimaraes' teammates are currently 7th in the Premier League. Without really convincing, they did not concede any setbacks during the first 4 days: 3 victories and 1 draw. Subsequently, Newcastle lost at Fulham 3-1 before holding off at home against the ogre Manchester City last weekend 1-1. This week, the Magpies dominated Wimbledon in the League Cup 1-0.

Everton still deplores the loss of offensive rookie Broja, the often injured full-back Coleman and replacements Alli and Chermiti. Furthermore, the full-back Patterson is uncertain. Author of a double last weekend, attacking midfielder McNeil (3 goals and 2 assists in PL) asserts himself as the strong man of the Toffees at the start of the season. We could also find in the offensive sector the rookie Ndiaye (ex-OM, 1 goal in PL) and Calvert-Lewin (2 goals and 1 assist in PL). On the Newcastle side, the important defender Botman, the interesting striker Wilson, promising midfielder Miley as well as replacement defenders Lascelles and Targett, all on the flank.

Also absent on the last day, the starting striker Isak is announced as doubtful. Returning from a long suspension at the start of the season, Italian international Tonali could again start in midfield this Saturday alongside, in particular, captain Bruno Guimaraes. English international Gordon (2 goals in the PL) is available, as is winger Barnes (3 goals and 1 assist in the PL).