English Premier League: Everton FC face off against Newcastle United FC
Everton FC and Newcastle United FC are set to face off in a Premier League match on April 27th, 2023. Everton has struggled lately, picking up only 3 points from their last 5 games, and they have failed to win in the last 5 games. Although they have not scored in 2 of their last 5 games, they have scored 4 goals in the last 5 matches.
Last time out at Goodison against Newcastle… ⏪#EVENEW pic.twitter.com/dpOF6O4MFo
— Everton (@Everton) April 26, 2023
Meanwhile, Newcastle United is performing well, having picked up 12 points from their last 5 games, both home and away. They have won 4 games and drawn 0 in their last 5 matches. Given their current form, they are more likely to win this fixture. Previous encounters between these two teams have ended with an average of 2.89 goals per match, and BTTS has happened 59% of the time.
"I've got a massive respect for the fans from what I've seen and heard since I've been here. They wanted to play their part."
The boss on the supporters' plans around the team coach arrival on Thursday evening… #EVENEW pic.twitter.com/ZXOZTJajF2
— Everton (@Everton) April 26, 2023
Sean Dyche says late decisions will be made on Seamus Coleman and Amadou Onana’s eligibility after the duo returned to training ahead of Everton’s match against Newcastle United on Thursday. Coleman and Onana have both missed the Blues’ last two games due to hamstring and groyne injuries.
Following a three-match ban for his sending off against Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month, Abdoulaye Doucoure is undoubtedly back in contention for a spot in Dyche’s starting lineup. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who returned after a 10-game absence in the goalless draw with Crystal Palace last time out, has “recovered well,” according to Dyche, who revealed the striker looked crisp in training on Wednesday.
Sean Dyche updates on the fitness of Amadou Onana and Seamus Coleman ahead of #EVENEW.
Watch live: https://t.co/vx1fcZxbWY pic.twitter.com/LwJsUAj0D9
— Everton (@Everton) April 26, 2023
Mason Holgate is unavailable because he is serving a one-match ban for his expulsion against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Andros Townsend has resumed individual grass training with the Club’s Sports Science department, and Dyche believes the winger will be eased back into the fold through a return to training schedule after a protracted break. Ruben Vinagre is still out with an injury.
"Any team that comes to Goodison knows it’s never easy. It’s never going to be comfortable. We need to feed off the atmosphere and make it a tough game for Newcastle." 👊@22Demarai and @alexiwobi look ahead to #EVENEW. 🔜
— Everton (@Everton) April 25, 2023
Key Insights:
– Everton has picked up only 3 points from the last 5 games, with 0.6 points per game average.
– Everton scored only 4 times in the last 5 fixtures.
– Newcastle United has picked up 12 points from the last 5 games, with 2.4 points per game average.
– Newcastle United scored 15 times in the last 5 fixtures.
– Everton scored in their last 3 home games while Newcastle United has been scoring goals at almost every fixture.
– Everton failed to score in 13 games this season, while Newcastle failed in only 10 games.
– 3 of the last 5 matches for Everton ended with both teams scoring.
– 3 of the last 5 matches for Newcastle United ended with both teams scoring.
– Everton won 13 out of 27 previous meetings with Newcastle United.
– Everton is in poor home form while Newcastle United is excellent in away matches.
– Previous matches between Everton and Newcastle United usually end with 2.89 goals on average and BTTS happened 59% of the time.
– Everton’s average PPG at home is 1.13, while Newcastle United’s average PPG in away matches is 1.69.
🗣 "They have the ability to take a setback and a disappointment but use it in the right way."
Eddie Howe on bouncing back from the defeat at Villa Park with Sunday's big win over Spurs. 👊 pic.twitter.com/2RwDlPvbZO
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 26, 2023
Match Predictions:
– Everton will rely on their ability to create long shot opportunities to score and take the lead early on the game.
– Newcastle United will focus on their strength in attacking set pieces and creating chances through individual skill to put pressure on Everton’s defense and score goals.
– Everton’s weakness in keeping possession of the ball may cause them to struggle and give Newcastle United more opportunities to attack.
– Newcastle United’s weakness in avoiding offside may hinder their attacking strategy.
– Both teams will attempt crosses often and attack down the right side of the field.
– Everton’s play style of taking long shots and playing with width may clash with Newcastle United’s strategy of controlling the game in the opposition’s half and attempting through balls often.
– It is likely that both teams will have a consistent first eleven and will prioritize protecting the lead once they have it.
Newcastle is highly likely to score from a set-piece situation as well as from a fast break situation.
Eddie Howe on continuing to improve:
"When you look at the team as a whole we've got a long way to go to be the team we want to be. There's definitely been huge improvements from my time here from day one to now but we want more. We want to continue to evolve in different ways." pic.twitter.com/Dcs5XqVSM8
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 26, 2023