Everton vs. Newcastle predictions: The Magpies appear to be too strong for the Toffees.

– Everton have lost five of their past six Premier League games against Newcastle.

– The Toffees have won one and lost four of their six meetings with opponents in the top half of the table.

Newcastle to win is a good bet.

Newcastle defeated Manchester United over the weekend, and they now go to Goodison Park in midweek. The Magpies are looking to make it four victories in a row in the league, but Everton are coming off a win of their own.

As they fight for survival, the Toffees are making decent progress against their points deduction, but their record against the league’s best sides is cause for concern.

News from the team

Everton are concerned about Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s fitness, but he is expected to return in time.

Another injury doubt for this game is Amadou Onana.

Newcastle’s injury list is rising, with Nick Pope certain to miss a significant amount of time. Martin Dubravka is expected to fill in at goal.

Anthony Gordon is a question mark for the Magpies against his previous club. Newcastle could be without up to 11 players for this trip.

The figures

Last season, Newcastle won 4-1 at Goodison Park.
The Toffees have only won two of their last 12 home league games, losing the other eight.

This season, the hosts have only taken four points out of a potential 21 at home.

Everton have lost all of their previous meetings with teams in the top seven heading into the midweek games.

Callum Wilson has eight Premier League goals in his previous eight away outings.

The Toffees have only scored five goals in their first seven home league games.

Callum Wilson of Newcastle has eight goals in his last eight Premier League away appearances.

Prediction

Everton triumphed 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Saturday to enhance their survival chances, although the Toffees have won four of their five Premier League games on the road this season.

Everton have suffered five defeats in seven home games this season, making Goodison Park anything but a fortress. They’ve dropped eight of their last 12 home league games dating back to last season.

Newcastle are dealing with an injury crisis, but they have won their previous four league games, defeating Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.

That run also led them close to a win against Paris St-Germain, so their injury problems shouldn’t be a major concern for this match.

Everton has lost every match against the top seven so far, so it’s difficult to imagine them keeping Newcastle at bay. The hosts’ home record isn’t encouraging, as the Toffees have lost five of their last six meetings with Newcastle.

Newcastle may not provide as emphatic a triumph as last season’s 4-1 victory at Goodison Park, but at 5/4, they’re decent value to secure all three points.