Everton and Newcastle United, coming off wins of their latest outings, are set to conflict at Goodison Park in a Premier League encounter on Thursday.
Match Preview:
Everton, after a tough interval with a 10-point deduction and a heavy defeat in opposition to Man United, secured a vital 1-0 win in opposition to Nottingham Forest.
Dwight McNeil’s implausible second-half aim lifted the Toffees off the underside, and so they intention to proceed their resurgence in a busy festive fixture record.
Though Everton has struggled at dwelling, managing solely 4 factors within the Premier League at Goodison Park this season, they face a troublesome problem in opposition to Newcastle, in opposition to whom they’ve misplaced 5 of their final six league matches.
Newcastle, buoyed by latest wins over Chelsea and Manchester United, are in good type. Regardless of a difficult begin to the season, Eddie Howe’s aspect has gained seven of their final 10 league video games, climbing to sixth place.
Nonetheless, the Magpies’ away type has been much less spectacular, successful solely three of their final 15 away matches. Nonetheless, they’ve triumphed of their final three midweek fixtures, aiming for a uncommon back-to-back win at Goodison Park.
Everton Premier League type: L W D W L W
Everton type (all competitions): W W D W L W
Newcastle United Premier League type: W D W L W W
Newcastle United type (all competitions): W L L W D W
Crew Information:
Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin is uncertain because of a calf downside, whereas a number of gamers like Onana, Gomes, and Alli stay sidelined. Beto may lead the assault, supported by McNeil and Doucoure.
Newcastle’s Nick Pope faces a prolonged spell out with a shoulder harm, becoming a member of an extended harm record together with key gamers like Wilson, Targett, and Willock.
Gordon’s health is unsure, however he’s anticipated to function alongside Almiron and Isak in assault.
Attainable Beginning Lineups:
Everton: (4-5-1)
Pickford;
Younger, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko;
Harrison, Gueye, Garner, Doucoure, McNeil;
Beto
Newcastle United: (4-3-3)
Dubravka;
Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Livramento;
Miley, Guimaraes, Joelinton;
Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Prediction:
Everton’s struggles at dwelling mixed with Newcastle’s spectacular type make it an intriguing contest.
With Everton’s difficulties in scoring objectives, Newcastle’s strong protection may prevail. Anticipate a hard-fought match, however Newcastle might safe victory.
- Our Prediction: Everton 0-2 Newcastle United