Everton v Newcastle

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After making a torrid start to their new Premier League season, Everton finally got themselves off the mark in terms of a win in the top flight last weekend when The Toffees registered a 2-1 home win against Crystal Palace, while Newcastle United managed to hold Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at home at St James' Park last weekend.

Everton had previously suffered a horrific start to this new campaign as Sean Dyche's men were dealt four defeats on the trot and then could only muster a point in a draw with newcomers Leicester City.

Defeats at the hands of Brighton, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Aston Villa respectively ensured Everton would not replicate the sort of form which saw the merseyside club finish last term in positive fashion as the hosts were dealt just one loss in their final six league matches.

Results on home soil though at Goodison Park have seen Everton pick up six wins in their last eight games and this will give the hosts plenty of encouragement ahead of this upcoming tussle against Newcastle United, especially as Sean Dyche's side recorded a 3-0 home win against Newcastle United in their last meeting.

Newcastle United have lost just once by comparison to Everton's four defeats already this season as The Magpies slipped to a heavy 3-1 loss away from home at Fulham but the north-east club have collected three wins from their opening six league games overall.

Victories against Southampton, Tottenham and Wolves along with draws against Bournemouth and Manchester City have helped lift The Magpies into the top half of the Premier League standings where Eddie Howe's side currently occupy seventh place in the table.

The bigger picture shows Newcastle United have been handed just three defeats in their previous 16 league matches in the English top flight and interestingly, each of The Magpies' three losses that were inflicted upon the north-east club were all incurred on their travels.

The visitors have also collected a total of nine wins within this 16-game period and although their hosts registered a welcome win last time out in the Premier League, Newcastle United still look the more likely to pick up the all-important three points here at Goodison Park on Saturday evening.

In addition, Newcastle United have slipped to just five defeats within their last 12 outings on the road in the English top flight whilst also picking up six wins along the way and this should hand the initiative in Newcastle United's favour.

Everton v Newcastle United Verdict

Honours have been even between Everton and Newcastle United in the previous six meetings which have seen two wins, two draws but also two defeats apiece - but The Magpies should possess the necessary quality to come out on top here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Newcastle Utd win @ 2.15

Other side bets worth considering:

Newcastle Utd win & Over 2.5 goals @ 3.10

Correct Score: Newcastle Utd 2-1 @ 10.00