- Newcastle have won two and lost three of their last five matches.
- Everton have won none and lost two of their last two matches.
St James’ Park set for a scrap
Newcastle have won just two of their five games and Everton will be a tough nut to crack for the Magpies at St James' Park.
Matthias Jaissle's team have been their usual selves on their day, but have looked a little ragged on others. Newcastle were beaten at home by Aston Villa before following up with a 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace yesterday.
The Magpies have been up and down in 2027.
Anthony Elanga is their spark in attack and has scored two goals in three games to top their scoring charts in the Premier League 2026/2027, while Joseph Willock has also come to life with two goals in five games as Newcastle have netted six.
David Moyes has made Everton a more pragmatic side, sitting deep, defending solidly and playing through the opposition half with more tenacity this season. His men won't be overrun by Newcastle's high-tempo, off-the-ball pressing and will look to turn the ball over and hurt them on the counter and from set pieces.
Toffees can end Newcastle’s hoodoo
Despite Newcastle being the favourites at 2.25, Everton at 2.9 and the draw at 3.55, it's difficult to pass over the Toffees after their excellent results against the North East club in recent months.
The Toffees last faced Newcastle in the Friendly Club Matches 2026, winning the last two. They beat the Magpies 3-1 at Goodison just two months ago, and now travel to St James' Park having lost back-to-back matches.
Thierno Barry is Everton's main goal threat, with two in five Premier League 2026/2027 appearances, while two of the Toffees' last four goals have been scored by him.
Newcastle have failed to win either of their last two home matches against Everton, so the Toffees have some momentum to continue their hoodoo over their hosts on Monday. In the end, we think Newcastle are the more likely winners here, but Moy's men are so strong on the road that we'll take the draw at a bigger price than the win for Everton.
A goals bet also appeals, with Over 2.5 at 1.7 and BTTS at 1.6 also appealing given the number of chances we expect both teams to create.
