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Everton FC vs. Newcastle United
The Premier League is in the middle of its hottest phase of the year. However, some teams’ busy schedules are being stretched a little thin. Such is the case with Everton. Due to the Corona situation within the team, Rafa Benitez’s eleven had to cancel their last two games. This also meant that the much sought-after Boxing Day was cancelled. However, this also had its advantages. The Toffees now had plenty of regeneration time to prepare for the match against Newcastle. In contrast, the Magpies have virtually no time to recover.
Newcastle would probably be very happy to get that amount of days off. They haven’t had a single game cancelled in recent weeks. On top of that, they have also been very much challenged in recent games. Indeed, the Magpies’ recent opponents all see themselves in the Champions League. As a result, there was not much to pick up in the duels with Leicester, Liverpool, Man City and Man United. They only managed to keep one point at home against the Red Devils last Monday. The Toffees are the next big name to face Newcastle. However, Everton have not been as good as their reputation predicts for some time this season. For more details on this game, check out our Everton – Newcastle betting tip here.
Everton – Newcastle info
– Date & Time: 30.12.2021 at 20:30 hrs.
– Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 20
– TV broadcast: Sky
Everton Form & Balance Check
Currently, it’s hard to rank the Toffees’ team. That’s because they haven’t played since December 16. On the one hand, you can interpret it as an advantage, as they have had time to recover, on the other hand, evil tongues could also claim that they no longer have a playing rhythm. What can definitely be called good is the performance in the last three games. Besides the avoidable defeat against Crystal Palace, there is a very convincing 2-1 win against the Gunners and a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. These results give reason to hope that Everton can also win the upcoming clash with Newcastle.
A Brazilian attacking duo soon?
The Toffees’ big problem is their offence. There are simply too few goals. Since money is unlikely to be a problem for Everton, there are already lively rumours on the transfer market. According to them, a loan of Coutinho is in the offing. The Brazilian would get more playing time and, together with Richarlison, there would be a congenial Brazilian duo in the Toffees’ attack. However, this change would have a bad taste in the mouth. Coutinho has become a global star at arch-rivals Liverpool.
Everton facts & analysis
– Everton without a game since 16.12.
– Currently in 15th place
– Very meagre offence
– Coutinho possible loan in January
Newcastle form & balance check
The nouveau riche men from Newcastle have had a tough couple of weeks. They have gone through virtually the nightmare of a Premier League club. In a row, the Magpies have had to face Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. They have come out of these four games with a painful twelve goals conceded. However, there is some good news. In their last clash with the Red Devils, the relegation-threatened Magpies actually managed to pick up a point. Not only that, they were actually the team that felt closer to scoring the winning goal. This game should give Newcastle enough confidence to be able to get a point.
The richest club in the world in the second division?
Since the takeover, Newcastle United are officially the richest club in the world. However, in the worst case scenario, this will do them no good at all. Because the Magpies are currently more on course for the second division. After the first half of the season, they are in penultimate place with eleven points. However, they are only two points away from safety. Nevertheless, they have to be careful not to slip into the Championship.
Newcastle facts & analysis
– Richest club in the world.
– Currently in a relegation place
– Last played on Monday
– Could get a lot of confidence there though
Predicted line-up – last updated on 28 December 2021
With Everton, a starting eleven is difficult to predict. Due to the many corona cases within the team, it is unclear what the fitness level of each player is. It is clearer on the Newcastle side. Eddie Howe will not change much compared to the strong performance against Manchester United.
Everton – Newcastle direct comparison & stats
Everton have failed to win their last three home games against Newcastle. The game last season went 0:2 to Newcastle. Added to that, Newcastle have lost only one of their last six league games against the Toffees. Also, Everton have won their last two games in their respective calendar years. As a PL team, Newcastle have only managed this in 2014. Who was the opponent then? That’s right, Everton.
– Everton without a win for three home games against Newcastle.
– Newcastle have lost only one of their last six league encounters with Everton.
– Everton have won their last two matches of the calendar year
– Newcastle only managed that against Everton in 2014
