Newcastle vs Everton Predictions

• Newcastle have failed to win three of four Premier League home games this season
• Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 in midweek and have won on their last two trips to Tyneside
• Both teams have scored in four of the last five matches at St. James’ Park

Toffees seek another Tyneside treat

Newcastle will look to bounce back from their midweek EFL Cup disappointment when they face Everton again, this time at St James’ Park on Monday. But the Toffees’ performance at Hill Dickinson Stadium and their recent record on Tyneside gives them every chance of doing the double.

David Moyes’ men deservedly ran out 3-1 winners in the cup meeting with goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry.

Despite sitting eighth after eight matches, Newcastle’s campaign has been inconsistent. The Magpies have won three, drawn two and lost three, but they showed positive signs with an impressive 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace in their most recent league outing.

Everton earning respect but not wins

Everton are only a point behind Newcastle in 11th, but Moyes’ outfit have been struggling to turn draws into wins this term. One of their major issues this season has been away form.

The Toffees are yet to win on the road in the Premier League, collecting three draws and a defeat at Arsenal from four matches while scoring only three times.

But apart from the 2-0 loss at the Emirates Stadium, they have been contenders to win on their travels every time and their performances warrant respect. They can go to Tyneside, where they have won the last two times, with enough confidence to cause problems.

Magpies missing some authority at home

Newcastle’s home record so far this season isn’t great. A 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa last time out and a comeback from two down to draw with Bournemouth sandwich an edgy 2-1 win over Hull in which the visitors had chances to level late on.

Matthias Jaissle’s team have often looked far too easy to play against, with sometimes one ball from the back unlocking their defence. They lack their old authority in midfield without the two big names that moved on last summer and can also get pinned back without an outlet ball as their strikers struggle to hold it up under pressure.

Everton know how to beat them and can reprise their cup win on Tyneside with both teams likely to score in the match. There have been goals at both ends in four of Newcastle’s five home matches so far this season.