Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Everton
Everton have been progressing steadily. They have received 10 points in the last 5 rounds, while they had only 7 in the previous nine matchdays. The only defeat the Toffees have suffered in the last five games was against Manchester United (0:3). However, even in this case they weren’t worse than their opponents in xG (2,4 : 2,2). Besides, Calvert-Lewin, a key offensive player, is back.
Newcastle
Despite having many injured players, Newcastle were brilliant in the games versus Manchester United (1:0) and Chelsea (4:1). However, these were the home matches. Outside Saint James Park, Newcastle, for example, were defeated by Bournemouth (0:2). The Magpies have taken only 19% of their points in the away games.
Everton – Newcastle prediction
Nick Pope has joined the long list of injured and disqualified players of the Magpies. There’s no equal substitution for him, which means that Newcastle can just fall apart. They already have to play without some key players, such as Tonali, Burn, Barnes, Wilson, Botman, Longstaff and Willock. Besides, the tough schedule of the Magpies have exhausted those who remain.
Newcastle are in the situation where they can hardly hope to take some points in this game.
