Everton vs Newcastle Soccer Prediction Today
Everton take on Newcastle for a Premier League classic as the season winds down. Both teams will surely be hoping to finish in the top-half of the table, and Newcastle (tenth) will overtake Everton (ninth) with a win at Goodison Park.
High-spending Everton have not produced the season they had hoped for, but have at least turned the tide somewhat after a disastrous start to the season. There have been no wins in three matches for the ‘Toffees’ though, and they were disappointing in their 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Swansea in the last round.
Despite getting results, some Everton fans have never warmed to manager Sam Allardyce. After the Swansea draw he had to endure open criticism, but defiantly responded: “…you have to give some credit to the opposition who don’t let us play better”.
Newcastle’s fourth win on the bounce saw them cement their position in the top-half of the table. A fact to which acclaimed manager Rafa Benitez commented: “We were not expecting to be in the top ten, but at the same time I said we were dreaming”. The Magpies fans will be praying the club can keep him at St. James’ Park for another season.
Players to watch:
Has been instrumental in Newcastle’s winning spree of late, scoring in each of their last three wins!
Wayne Rooney has failed to score in 13 consecutive PL matches. That may very well end here, as his 15 goals against Newcastle is more than against any other club in his career.
Stat attack:
Everton’s game! The Toffees have snatched all three points in seven out of the last eight PL matches against Newcastle. The last four without conceding a single goal!
Strap your shin guards on tight! Newcastle have suffered a red card in three out of the last four games against Everton.
Neither Everton (0-2-9) nor Newcastle (0-1-8) have managed to turn a loss at half-time into a win this season.
Prediction Today: Everton
Odds: 2.32
