The Premier League matchday 28 clash between Newcastle United and Everton will take place on 28 February at St James' Park. Newcastle United vs Everton: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Newcastle United
The team produced a decent performance away to Manchester City in the last round, but still lost 1:2. Interestingly, all three goals in that match were scored in the opening half-hour. That was their fourth defeat in the last five league games (alongside one win). This poor run in the Premier League has seen the club drop to 11th in the standings, while the gap to the European places has grown to nine points. It is also worth noting that the home side have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five Premier League matches.
- Both teams to score has landed in the club’s last four Premier League fixtures.
- Newcastle United have avoided defeat in eight of their last 10 home league matches (six wins and two draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in seven of the team’s last nine home Premier League games.
Potential Newcastle United Lineup (4-3-3)*
Nick Pope – Lewis Hall, Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn, Malik Thiaw – Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock, Jacob Ramsey – Anthony Gordon, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade.
Defenders Fabian Schar, Valentino Livramento and Emil Krafth, as well as midfielders Lewis Miley and Bruno Guimaraes, will miss the match through injury.
Everton
The Liverpool club played their last two league matches at home, but lost both. First, they were beaten by Bournemouth (1:2), before slipping up against Manchester United (0:1). It is important to add that Everton have managed just one win in their last five Premier League games (two draws and two defeats). As a result, the club have again fallen eight points behind the European places and dropped to ninth in the table. In addition, matches involving the visitors have been the lowest-scoring in the league, with an average of 2.2 goals per game.
- The team have failed to win nine of their last 12 Premier League matches (four draws and five defeats).
- Both teams have scored in six of Everton’s last eight league games.
- No more than two goals have been scored in five of the Liverpool club’s last seven Premier League fixtures.
Potential Everton Lineup (4-5-1)*
Jordan Pickford – Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Jake O'Brien, Vitaliy Mykolenko – James Garner, Iliman Ndiaye, Idrissa Gueye, Tyrique George, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – Thierno Barry.
Forward Jack Grealish is out until the end of the season with injury. Midfielder Carlos Alcaraz is a doubt for this match.
Referee
Stuart Attwell (England)
Matches – 16 (the Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 74;
Yellow cards per match on average – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Fouls per match on average – 20;
Penalties – 25%.
Newcastle United vs Everton: Match Prediction
This is a meeting between opponents who have been among the contenders for a European place throughout the season. However, the closer we get to the finish, the further both clubs are drifting away from the top five. The teams drop points and lose too often, but they still score almost regularly, even if not in great numbers. We expect the rivals to produce goals again this time.
Newcastle United are renowned for their home form, where they can beat any opponent, and not only in the Premier League. The club have played 13 matches at their own ground in this campaign, and have failed to score only against Aston Villa. The problem is that the hosts have conceded in eight of their last nine home league games. Everton have looked far more convincing away from home this season, and are unbeaten in five straight matches on the road. Moreover, the away side have scored in their last four away Premier League games. It is also worth adding, in support of this pick, that both teams to score has landed in five of the last seven head-to-head meetings at St James' Park in the Premier League.
Prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* For each team, the starting XI from their previous match in this competition is listed.
