Can Everton build on last weekend’s success?
Everton vs. Newcastle
Everton
Not everything clicked for Everton against Crystal Palace, but no Toffees fan minds much when it still results in their first three points of the season. The victory against Palace lifts Sean Dyce and his men out of the relegation zone, marking the first small steps toward a better season. McNeill has been directly involved in five of Everton's seven league goals this season, while Iliman Ndiaye also seems to have found his stride in the Toffees' shirt. With Jarrad Branthwaite returning after a long injury absence, there's renewed hope for a tighter defense. However, Seamus Coleman and Armando Broja are sidelined due to injury.
Newcastle
The home team faces a tough challenge this weekend as Newcastle have repeatedly shown they can beat anyone. However, there’s been a noticeable difference in Newcastle's performance at home versus away over the past year. Eddie Howe's men won just six of their 19 away games last season, and this season they’ve only taken full points away against bottom-of-the-table Wolves. After a disappointing 1-3 away loss to Fulham, they bounced back last weekend at the comfort of St. James' Park, delivering their best performance of the season by holding Manchester City to a 1-1 draw.
Betting Tip
Everton – Newcastle
Goodison Park
Saturday, 18.30
Toffees has regained their confidence and has earned points in 17 of their last 20 home matches against a Newcastle side that clearly performs best at St. James' Park. We are betting on a home win, Draw No Bet.
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