Newcastle vs Everton prediction

AI match recap

This is an immediate rematch after Everton’s cup victory, giving Newcastle a clear home response to deliver at St. James’ Park. The league positions are close, and neither side has produced consistently convincing football, so control of the central midfield and the wide defensive match-ups matter more than reputation. Everton’s away league record remains a concern, but their recent success in this pairing makes them a live threat if Newcastle leave space in transition. Branthwaite’s availability and the after-effects of the compressed schedule are the late checks that can change the complexion.

Head-to-head analysis

Everton have won the last three meetings across league, cup and pre-season, including the immediate cup encounter. The broader recent series has still swung sharply between the clubs, so this is a rivalry defined more by match-state shifts than a stable stylistic edge.

Injuries and absences

Branthwaite’s confirmed cup absence is significant because Everton lose a leading aerial defender and organiser against Newcastle’s physical attacking phases. Newcastle’s recent doubts around Miley and Fernandez-Pardo mainly reduce midfield and attacking rotation rather than clearly forcing a structural change.

Form (last 5)

Newcastle vs Everton stats

Last meetings

• 2026-10-29Everton 3-1 Newcastle
• 2026-08-12Newcastle 1-3 Everton
• 2026-02-28Newcastle 2-3 Everton
• 2025-11-29Everton 1-4 Newcastle
• 2025-05-25Newcastle 0-1 Everton
• 2024-10-05Everton 0-0 Newcastle

Other Premier League matches

• Chelsea – Manchester United
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• Brentford – Nottingham Forest
• Coventry – Sunderland
• Hull City – Ipswich
• Manchester City – Brighton
• Tottenham – Crystal Palace
• Aston Villa – Fulham