Match Preview
The Premier League action continues on Matchday 13 as Everton FC host Newcastle United FC at Goodison Park. Both teams find themselves in the mid-table battle, with Everton sitting 11th and Newcastle just a few places behind in 14th. This fixture promises to be a tightly contested affair, with neither side showing significant dominance in their head-to-head encounters or current league form. As we delve into the statistics and recent performances, we’ll pinpoint the most valuable betting opportunity.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 29 |
| 2 | Chelsea FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 22 |
| 4 | Aston Villa FC | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace FC | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 20 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
| 7 | Sunderland AFC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
| 8 | AFC Bournemouth | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 19 |
| 9 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 18 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 11 | Everton FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 | Brentford FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 16 |
| 14 | Newcastle United FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 14 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | West Ham United FC | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 |
| 18 | Leeds United FC | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -11 | 11 |
| 19 | Burnley FC | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -10 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | -20 | 2 |
- Everton FC: Position 11, Played 12, Won 5, Drawn 3, Lost 4, Points 18, Goal Difference 0 (Goals For: 13, Goals Against: 13)
- Newcastle United FC: Position 14, Played 12, Won 4, Drawn 3, Lost 5, Points 15, Goal Difference -2 (Goals For: 13, Goals Against: 15)
Everton enters this match with a slight edge in the league standings and a neutral goal difference, suggesting a balanced approach to their game. Newcastle, despite being only three points behind, has a negative goal difference, indicating a slightly less robust defensive record. Both teams have scored an identical number of goals (13) after 12 matches, highlighting a potential for a low-scoring encounter.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2025 | Premier League | Newcastle United FC | 0 - 1 | Everton FC |
| 05 Oct 2024 | Premier League | Everton FC | 0 - 0 | Newcastle United FC |
| 02 Apr 2024 | Premier League | Newcastle United FC | 1 - 1 | Everton FC |
| 07 Dec 2023 | Premier League | Everton FC | 3 - 0 | Newcastle United FC |
| 27 Apr 2023 | Premier League | Everton FC | 1 - 4 | Newcastle United FC |
Looking at the last 11 Premier League meetings between Everton and Newcastle United since January 2020, the history is quite balanced:
- Everton Wins: 3
- Newcastle Wins: 5
- Draws: 3
The total goals scored across these 11 matches is 26, averaging out to 2.36 goals per game. This average leans towards a lower-scoring outcome rather than a high-scoring thriller. More specifically, 6 of these 11 matches (more than half) concluded with Under 2.5 Goals. Recent results include a 0-1 Everton win away and a 0-0 draw at Goodison, reinforcing the trend of closely fought, often low-scoring contests.
Our Prediction
Considering the current league standings, where both teams have modest attacking returns and decent, though not spectacular, defensive records, combined with the head-to-head analysis showing a tendency for fewer goals, our expert pick leans towards a defensive battle. Both sides have scored only 13 goals in 12 league games this season, and their H2H average reinforces the expectation of a tight match.
Our betting tip for this Premier League clash is:
Under 2.5 Goals
