At 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 5th, Everton (1-4-1, 16th) will host Newcastle United (3-1-2, 7th) in a Premier League match. This match will take place at Goodison Park in Liverpool. The over/under goal line is currently at 2.5 goals, and the money line odds are +107 for Newcastle, +235 for Everton, and +265 for a draw.
Newcastle United vs. Everton Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Newcastle United at Everton
- Where: Liverpool at Goodison Park
- Date: Saturday, October 5th
- Betting Odds NEW +107 | EVE +235 O/U 2.5
Newcastle United Preview
Through six matches, Newcastle United has a record of 3-1-2, putting them in 7th place in the EPL. They have been favored in five of their six matches, going 3-1-1 in those contests. Overall, they have been solid at home, going 2-0-1, but have struggled on the road, posting a record of 1-1-1. Their last five matches have been up and down, going 2-1-2. After this match, they will return home to take on Brighton & Hove Albion FC on October 19th.
Harvey Barnes is the top scorer for Newcastle United this season, and his three goals are 12th in the EPL. He also leads the club in shots on goal, which is 26th in the league. This season, Newcastle is 10th in the EPL in goals per match, and they have taken more shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. They are 14th in the league in shots on goal per match, and they have had fewer corners than their opponents in 66.7% of their matches this season.
Heading into their match against Everton, Newcastle United’s defense is 7th in the EPL, allowing 1.2 goals per match. Over their last four matches, they have given up five goals, including a 1-0 shutout against Manchester City. Overall, they are 13th in blocked shots and 11th in interceptions. Keeper Nick Pope is 9th in clean sheets and 3rd in saves.
Everton Preview
Through six matches, Everton has just one win, putting them 16th in the EPL. Overall, they are 1-4-1, with their only win coming at home against Crystal Palace. In their last three matches, they have gone 1-1-1. After this match, they will head on the road to take on Ipswich Town FC on October 19th. In the EPL standings, they are two points behind Ipswich Town and West Ham United.
Everton has scored 1.2 goals per match this season, which is 13th in the EPL. Dwight McNeil has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net three times, which is 14th in the league. McNeil also leads Everton in shots on goal, with five, and his three goals are 14th in the EPL.
Heading into their match against Newcastle United, Everton’s defense is currently 19th in the EPL, allowing 2.5 goals per match. However, they have been trending in the right direction, allowing just one goal in their most recent match against Crystal Palace. Overall, they are 12th in blocked shots and 2nd in interceptions. Jordan Pickford has started all six matches for Everton, and he is currently 9th in the EPL with 17 saves. However, he has yet to record a clean sheet this season.
Newcastle United vs. Everton Head To Head
Everton and Newcastle United have played two matches this season, with Everton holding a 1-0-1 advantage. In the first match, Everton won 3-0 and had six shots on goal compared to three for Newcastle. The second match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Newcastle actually having more shots on goal, six compared to three for Everton.
Newcastle United vs Everton Free Pick
Given the projected number of shots and shots on goal for this match, we have a predicted final score of 1-1 between Newcastle United and Everton. Coming into the match, both clubs are in the top 6 in terms of shooting percentage, but they have been just average in terms of goals scored. Our top projected goal scorer for Everton is Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has the 4th best odds to score a goal overall. As for Newcastle United, look for Miguel Almiron to find the net.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +265
