Everton will aim to snap a two-game losing run when they take on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup on October 29. The Magpies are the visitors to the Hill Dickinson Stadium after recording a much-needed win.

Everton Struggling For Wins

David Moyes will be hopeful of a return to form from his Everton side on Thursday, as the Toffees have failed to win in their previous three.

Everton may have been unable to score in back-to-back defeats against Chelsea and Arsenal, but, they have netted four goals in their previous six in all competitions. Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitaliy Mykolenko are doubts this week, meaning that James Garner is set to be deployed in an unusual left-back position.

Thierno Barry has scored twice in his last four appearances.

Everton predicted lineup vs Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Maitland-Niles, Tarkowski, Keane, Garner; Armstrong, Hackney; Dibling, Dewsbury-Hall, George; Barry

Newcastle Back on Track

The pressure on Matthias Jaissle’s shoulders was lightened on Sunday, when Newcastle recorded a 2-0 away win at Crystal Palace. That victory ended a run of three defeats in four and marked the Magpies' first clean sheet in five fixtures across all competitions.

Will Osula’s return to fitness was crucial for Newcastle, as the striker scored his second goal of the season following an injury layoff.

Valentino Livramento is no nearer returning, but Lewis Miley has impressed at right-back, creating the joint-most chances (3) in a recent loss to Aston Villa.

Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Everton (4-2-3-1): Hornicek; Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Gonzalez, Joelinton; Fernandez-Pardo, Wissa, Barnes; Osula

Everton vs Newcastle United Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Total Over 1.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.222 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Everton 2-1 Newcastle United
  • 22Bet Booking Code: XU33X

Key stats:

  • At least two goals were scored in four of Newcastle’s last five fixtures.
  • Two or more goals were scored in Everton’s previous three.
  • The last three head-to-heads saw over 1.5 goals find the net.

Over 1.5 goals are expected at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday, as Everton and Newcastle have typically been involved in high-scoring games this season.

The Toffees conceded at least twice in their previous three, while they scored four times in their last five in all competitions. Newcastle’s defensive record on the road remains weak, having allowed eight in their previous three.

However, the Magpies have found the net at least once in seven straight games. The main risk is a cagey affair given Everton’s recent run of form. However, the head-to-head trends indicate goals should be expected, with 14 registered in the last three.

Everton vs Newcastle United Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Everton to Win
  • Odds: 2.285 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: F9L3X

A home win is an excellent value angle at odds of 2.285 this week. Everton have avoided defeat in three of their four games at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this season, scoring 1.25 goals per game compared to an average of 0.75 on the road.

Newcastle’s weak away record has seen them lose two of their previous three. Meanwhile, Everton have a strong home trend against the Magpies, avoiding defeat in 22 of the last 29 head-to-head meetings.

Verdict: Total Over 1.5 Goals (1.222) — Everton 2-1 Newcastle United.