Everton vs Newcastle Predictions

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League CupLeague Cup ยท England
medium confidence
Everton

Everton

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

Newcastle

Newcastle

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday, 29 Oct 2026 at 19:45 GMT (venue time) ยท 19:45 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool

Win Probability (1X2)

Everton 37%Draw 34%Newcastle 29%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 3.5(+19% edge)

Recommended Bets: Everton vs Newcastle

Match Result: Draw
@ 3.366/10
BTTS: No
@ 2.145/10

Everton vs Newcastle: Match Preview

Everton arrive off a mixed run, with a last five of LDWWD and three clean sheets, but a recent 0-2 home defeat to Chelsea. In the League Cup, they've been defensively perfect, conceding zero in two matches, while Newcastle's cup run includes a 1-0 away win at Millwall but their league form has dipped with back-to-back defeats and a 1-4 away loss at Leeds. Both sides have rotated lineups in the cup, but neither has shown a clear attacking edge in recent outings.

The matchup is defined by low goal averages and defensive discipline. Everton's last five average just 0.8 goals scored and conceded per game, while Newcastle's matches have been more open (1.0 scored, 2.0 conceded), but their only away cup tie was a 1-0 win. Both teams' over 2.5 rates in the cup stand at 50%, and Everton's three clean sheets in five suggest a cagey approach. Set piece data points to a high corners environment (Everton 5.4, Newcastle 6.8 per game), but neither side has been prolific from dead balls.

The model expects a tight contest, with the most likely outcome a 1-1 draw. Defensive rates and recent cup trends point to a low-scoring affair, and the draw probability is notably higher than bookmaker odds suggest. The likeliest deviation would be a single-goal win either way if either attack capitalises on a set piece or defensive lapse.

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Everton1.25

Expected goals ยท model says 1.25

Newcastle1.10

Expected goals ยท model says 1.10

Win Probability
Everton 40% Draw 28% Newcastle 32%

Over 2.5 Goals

42%

BTTS: Yes

48%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 1-0 ยท 0-1

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Everton vs Newcastle Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
37%
34%
29%
Everton 37%Draw 34%Newcastle 29%
Both Teams to Score
47%
53%
Yes 47%No 53%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
44%
56%
Over 2.5 44%Under 2.5 56%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
74%
26%
Over 9.5 74%Under 9.5 26%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Everton vs Newcastle that most previews miss.

  • 1Everton have conceded just once in their last four home matches across all competitions.
  • 2Newcastle's last five matches average 4.6 shots on target per game, but they've scored more than one goal only once in that span.
  • 3Combined, these sides have seen BTTS 'no' in six of their last ten H2H meetings.

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The Case For This Everton vs Newcastle Prediction

A statistical dead heat: both Everton and Newcastle have advanced in the League Cup without conceding away from home, and their recent league form shows little to separate them. The underlying rates point to a low-scoring, closely matched contest, with neither side likely to dominate.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • โ†’Everton's season clean sheet rate in the League Cup is 100%, conceding 0 goals in two matches.
  • โ†’Newcastle average 1.0 goal scored and 2.0 conceded per game over their last five competitive fixtures.

Match Context

  • โ†’Both teams have seen under 2.5 goals in half of their League Cup matches this season.

๐Ÿšฉ Everton vs Newcastle Corners Prediction

high confidence
11.8expected total corners
Over 74%
Under 26%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5 corners for Everton and 6.8 for Newcastle, for an expected total of 11.8. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (74%). Over 8.5: 83% ยท Over 10.5: 64%.

How Everton and Newcastle Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Everton vs Newcastle Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

EvertonEvertonlast 5 matches
T. BarryXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

K. Dewsbury-HallXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Charly Alcarazsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

NewcastleNewcastlelast 5 matches
J. WillockXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

S. BotmanXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. HallXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

B. Touresub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Everton's form is defined by defensive solidity, with three clean sheets in their last five and only one defeat, but their attack has produced just four goals in that span. Newcastle, meanwhile, have lost three of their last five, conceding four goals in two separate matches, but did manage a 1-0 away win in the cup. Both sides have shown more resilience in the cup than in the league.

Everton vs Newcastle โ€” Last 2 Matches

EvertonEvertonLast 2 results
W1-0
W4-0
Wvs Wolves1-0
W@ Preston4-0

Strengths

  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
  • +100% clean sheet rate this season
  • +High-volume attack โ€” 14 shots/game
NewcastleNewcastleLast 2 results
W1-0
W3-2
W@ Millwall1-0
Wvs West Brom3-2

Strengths

  • +50% clean sheet rate this season
  • +High-volume attack โ€” 16 shots/game
  • +Dominant in possession โ€” 57% avg

Concerns

  • โˆ’Inconsistent โ€” 3+ losses in last 5
  • โˆ’Leaky defence โ€” 2.0 conceded/game

What History Says: Everton vs Newcastle

The last ten meetings are narrowly in Everton's favour, but recent encounters have swung between high-scoring away wins and low-scoring draws. Three of the last five at Everton have ended under 2.5 goals, while the most recent clash saw Newcastle win 4-1 at Goodison.

Everton vs Newcastle Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

5

Everton wins

2

Draws

3

Newcastle wins

50%20% draws30%
12 Aug 26Newcastle vs Everton1-3
28 Feb 26Newcastle vs Everton2-3
29 Nov 25Everton vs Newcastle1-4
25 May 25Newcastle vs Everton0-1
5 Oct 24Everton vs Newcastle0-0
2 Apr 24Newcastle vs Everton1-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Everton vs Newcastle

The model sees the draw as notably overpriced at 3.5, with a 19% expected value edge. There's also value on BTTS 'no' and under 2.5 goals, both of which are priced longer than the model's probabilities. The market appears to overstate the likelihood of a decisive result or a high-scoring contest.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per ยฃ1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Everton Win2.3037.0%-6.5%
Drawvalue3.5034.0%+5.4%
Newcastle Win2.9029.0%-5.5%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.8044.0%-11.6%
Under 2.5value2.0056.0%+6.0%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.6747.0%-12.9%
Novalue2.1053.0%+5.4%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.50EV +0.190
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.00EV +0.120
Both Teams Score: No @ 2.10EV +0.113

EV per ยฃ1 staked. Positive EV means this bet has mathematical edge over the long run. Past model accuracy is tracked on our predictions tracker.

Edge and EV are derived from model probabilities only and do not constitute financial advice. Odds fluctuate โ€” always verify current prices with your bookmaker.

Things to Watch: Everton vs Newcastle

  • โš ๏ธStandings data is missing, so league position and motivation cannot be precisely quantified.
  • โš ๏ธRecent lineups suggest some rotation in cup matches, which could affect reliability of form data.
  • โš ๏ธCup ties can see tactical shifts or extra time, not reflected in 90-minute probabilities.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Betting involves risk โ€” always gamble responsibly.

Final Verdict

Everton 1โ€“1 Newcastle

A 1-1 draw is the statistical baseline, driven by Everton's 100% clean sheet rate in the League Cup and Newcastle's inconsistent attack. The strongest data point is Everton's defensive record at home, but the main risk is Newcastle's ability to generate high shot volumes, which could tilt the balance if finishing improves.

Everton vs Newcastle: Common Questions

Who will win Everton vs Newcastle?

The model gives Everton a 37% chance to win, Newcastle a 29% chance, and a draw 34%. Both teams have similar cup records and recent form, so a draw is the likeliest outcome.

Will both teams score in Everton vs Newcastle?

Both teams to score is rated at 47%, with 'no' slightly favoured at 53%. Everton have kept three clean sheets in their last five, while Newcastle have failed to score in one of their last five.

Is under 2.5 goals likely in Everton vs Newcastle?

Under 2.5 goals is the model's favoured outcome at 56%. Both sides have seen under 2.5 in 50% of their League Cup matches this season, and Everton's recent matches average just 1.6 total goals.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Everton vs Newcastle: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline โ€” season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 22 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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