Newcastle United vs Everton Preview, Odds, & Prediction

Another English Premier League season nears its end, and we are in for another photo finish as five teams are vying for three UEFA Champions League spots ahead of the final matchday. One of those sides, Newcastle United, will welcome Everton at St. James’ Park on Sunday, May 25, to decide their fate for the next season as the Magpies are aiming for a return to Europe’s elite club competition.

In the reverse fixture at Goodison Park, both Jordan Pickford and Nick Pope kept clean sheets as a goalless draw was observed between the last battle of the two esteemed clubs at the storied venue.

Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for the thrilling English Premier League Matchday 38 clash between Newcastle United and Everton:

Where to watch Newcastle United vs Everton

Here is when and where to watch the clash between Newcastle United and Everton:

Date: 25/05

Time: 5 pm CET

Location: St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

Where to watch: The match can be watched on JioHotsar in India

Newcastle United vs Everton Preview

While Everton’s men’s team bid goodbye to their beloved stadium on the weekend, Newcastle lost 1-0 to Arsenal courtesy of a Declan Rice goal as the Magpies fell to the fourth position in the league standings and would now require a win to qualify for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League if both Aston Villa and Chelsea/Nottingham Forest grab wins in their respective matches.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United currently sit in the fourth position in the Premier League standings with 66 points from 37 matches, sitting above the likes of Chelsea and Aston Villa, as both clubs have 66 points against their names but a superior goal difference has allowed the Magpies to sit in a more comfortable position on the points table.

Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier are major doubts for the last game of the season, and Eddie Howe would be hoping that all his key players pass the late fitness test, as the result of the match against Everton could decide their fate for the next season, as Newcastle would be aiming to return to the Champions League after missing out on European football in the 2024-25 season.

Everton

On the other hand, Everton currently sits 13th in the league standings with 45 points in their bag, and the Toffees would be happy with the result of their last match as they defeated a relegated Southampton side 2-0 in the last Premier League match at Goodison Park before the stadium.

Several defenders like Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, and Steven Coleman might be unavailable for the last match of the season, forcing David Moyes to revert to a makeshift defensive line to deal with one of the most potent attacking sides in the league.

Newcastle United vs Everton Under/Over Predictions

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Total goals Over 2.5 @ -184 (MGM Bet): Even if Isak is absent, Newcastle has enough talented forwards who could carve out chances after chances, which would enable the Magpies’ forwards to find the back of the net sooner or later. Everton’s attack has also found its potent touch of late, netting 5 goals in the last two matches, which should keep their confidence high ahead of the last match of the season.

Newcastle United vs Everton Player Picks

Sandro Tonali (To Score a Goal @ +1600 as per MGM Bet): Sandro Tonali netted a brilliant goal in Newcastle’s last win against Chelsea as the Italian midfielder opened the scoring for the Magpies in the 2nd minute by being in the right position to finish off a neat team move. Tonali has had a good season in the middle of the park, but the central midfielder would certainly be hoping to add to his tally of 4 goals and 2 assists in the ongoing league season.

Iliman Ndiaye (To Score a Goal @ +1300 as per Fan Duel): Iliman Ndiaye scored a brace in Everton’s last PL match at Goodison Park and the Senagalese forward would be looking to add to his numbers of 9 goals in 32 league matches in the ongoing season and take them into double figures as Moyes would be looking to finalize the first-choice forwards before the start of the new season.

Newcastle United vs Everton Prediction

Isak’s absence was the key point in the 0-0 draw between the two teams back in October, as the Magpies had an xG of 1.95 but inefficient finishing as the front three of Jacob Murphy, Anthony Gordon, and Harvey Barnes failed to find the back of the net. If Isak does feature in the last match of the season, the chances of grabbing a win for Eddie Howe’s men would certainly be boosted in front of their home supporters.

Our Final Prediction: A 3-1 win for the hosts would be the perfect ending for the season as Newcastle United would make a swift return to the Champions League while Everton would begin preparations to start the new season at a new home ground.

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Mohak Arora

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