Everton vs Newcastle Prediction: Expect a tight affair on Merseyside

Everton come into this fixture off the back of an impressive 1-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford, which was their first victory at the stadium since December 2013.

Meanwhile, Newcastle suffered a 2-1 midweek defeat against Marseille in the Champions League, but they did seal a wonderful 2-1 victory against Manchester City last weekend. Below are my Everton vs Newcastle predictions, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for this intriguing Premier League clash.

Team News

David Moyes will be missing Idrissa Gueye following his red card against the Red Devils, this will be the first match of a three-game suspension.

Regarding injuries, Everton will be without Seamus Coleman, Merlin Rohl, Nathan Patterson and Jarrad Branthwaite for the match this weekend.

Eddie Howe willbe without Kieran Trippier due to a hamstring injury, while strikers Yoane Wissa and Will Usula still remain absent.

Aside from that, the Magpies have a near full strength squad to choose from and it is likely Howe will mix things up against the Toffees.

Everton vs Newcastle Odds

Everton are priced at 9/5 to win at home against the Magpies, while Howe’s side are 8/5 to seal an away victory.

Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1/1, while both teams to score is odds of 8/11.

Both teams to score - yes @ 8/11

Since the start of October, both teams have scored in six of Newcastle's 10 fixtures, whereas both teams have found the back of the net in four of Everton's previous six matches.

Both clubs have scored the same amount of Premier League goals this campaign (13), while they also share similar defensive records.

Indeed, the Toffees have conceded 13 goals, whereas Newcastle have shipped 15 in the top-flight.

The game is too close to call, but both teams will be going for all three points, which suggests goals are in the air.

Jack Grealish to register an assist @ 9/2

Grealish has been in excellent form since he joined Everton on loan. In the top-flight this season, the Englishman has scored once and grabbed four assists.

His record against Newcastle is also particularly impressive. He has featured against the Magpies on eight occasions throughout his career, registering four assists in the process.

Two of those came when he was at Aston Villa, with the last two being recorded at Man City.

With the World Cup only seven months away, he will be eyeing another good performance this weekend as he seeks to be called up for the tournament.

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