Newcastle vs Everton prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 25 May 2025
The Matchday 38 Premier League clash is set for Sunday at St James' Park, where Newcastle will host Everton. We’re offering a bet on the outcome of this encounter with an attractive odds value.
Match preview
The Magpies missed their chance to climb into second place and secure a Champions League spot ahead of time. In a crucial head-to-head with direct rivals Arsenal, Newcastle narrowly lost (0-1), meaning they can now finish no higher than fourth. Still, Eddie Howe’s side controls its own destiny — one win in the final round is all it takes to stay ahead of the competition.
Chelsea and Aston Villa are level on points (66), but both trail Newcastle in goal difference, giving the Magpies a significant advantage. The team has shown remarkable consistency: just one defeat in their last ten Premier League outings, with seven wins and a draw — an excellent run during the heated race for European qualification.
The Toffees have nothing left to play for in the table, but they’re closing out the campaign with pride and adding to their points tally. David Moyes’ team is locked into 13th place regardless of the final day’s results. In their last three matches, Everton have looked solid: drawing with Ipswich (2-2), then securing back-to-back clean-sheet victories over Fulham (3-1) and Southampton (2-0).
It’s worth noting that this has been Everton’s most successful season in terms of points over the past four years — they hadn’t surpassed the 40-point mark before now. Overall, Everton have avoided defeat in 14 of their last 17 Premier League fixtures, racking up 7 wins and 7 draws — a strong finish for a team that has flirted with relegation in recent seasons.
Probable lineups
- Newcastle: Nick Pope – Sven Botman, Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn – Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimarães – Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes – Callum Wilson
- Everton: Jordan Pickford – Vitalii Mykolenko, Seamus Coleman, Jake O'Brien, Jarrad Branthwaite – Idrissa Gueye, James Garner – Abdoulaye Doucouré, Beto Gomes, Dwight McNeil – Iliman Ndiaye
Match facts and head-to-head
- The first meeting between these teams this season ended in a goalless 0-0 draw at Everton’s ground
- The "Both teams to score" bet landed in two of the last five encounters
- The "Over 2.5 goals" wager paid out in two of the last five matches
Prediction
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Newcastle — only a win guarantees them a Champions League berth, so expect the hosts to come out firing on all cylinders. Despite Everton's solid form in the second half of the season, Newcastle’s quality, motivation, and strong home record make them clear favorites. Our pick: Newcastle to win with a -1.0 handicap at odds of 1.57.
