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Newcastle United vs Everton Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the Premier League gears up for a gripping encounter at St. James' Park on Tuesday, 02nd April, Newcastle United welcome Everton in what promises to be a tantalizing clash in the 31st round of England's top-flight football. With Eddie Howe's men playing host and Sean Dyche's squad making the trip, both teams are set to battle it out under the lights with a kick-off scheduled for 18:30.

Newcastle United find themselves positioned comfortably in 8th place with 43 points, showcasing a decent form over their last five matches (2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw). Their recent home game saw them triumph over West Ham United in a thrilling seven-goal spectacle that ended 4-3 in favor of the Magpies. Such performances underline Newcastle’s attacking prowess especially at home where they average an impressive tally of scoring around 3.25 goals per game.

On the other side of the pitch stands Everton, currently placed precariously at 16th with just five points clear from relegation troubles having amassed only two points from their last five games (0 wins, three losses and two draws). The Toffees’ away performance hasn't been promising either; they recently succumbed to AFC Bournemouth with a scoreline reading AFC Bournemouth winning by one goal margin - highlighting their struggles particularly when playing away as they average merely scoring about .4 goals per match on their travels.

Looking back at head-to-head matchups between these two sides reveals an interesting pattern; out of their last five meetings Newcastle have emerged victorious three times compared to Everton’s two – although it is worth noting that Everton managed to clinch an impressive win against Newcastle earlier this season beating them comprehensively by three goals without reply at Goodison Park.

Bet

Given both teams' current form and considering how they have performed recently along with statistics related to goal-scoring capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities – placing your bet might seem like navigating through murky waters. However, diving deep into numbers provides clarity; despite Newcastle conceding an average of around slightly above than two goals per game overall (and especially when playing at home), they more than make up for it through their offensive output averaging well above two goals per match overall which spikes even further when playing before their fans reaching approximately more than three goals each game.

Coupling these insights along with odds provided; while acknowledging that higher odds potentially yield higher returns albeit accompanied by increased risk – my recommended bet leans towards ‘Over 2.5’ given its relatively lower odds standing at 1.61. This choice is driven primarily due to both team’s patterns regarding scored/conceded goals hinting towards likely high-scoring affair especially considering Newcastle’s striking power showcased particularly during home matches.