Newcastle vs Everton prediction, probable lineups and H2H – 25 May 2025
On May 25, 2025, St. James' Park in Newcastle will host the final round Premier League showdown between Newcastle and Everton. Here’s a combined bet with solid chances for success.
Newcastle
The Magpies finished last season in 7th place, missing out on European competition. However, the lighter schedule paid off: with fewer distractions, Newcastle focused on the domestic campaign and displayed greater consistency throughout. This year, Newcastle lifted the English League Cup – their first national trophy in 70 years. That alone makes this campaign a resounding success for the Geordies.
In the league, the team is still in the hunt for maximum prizes. Heading into the final round, Newcastle sits 4th and can secure a top-five finish – and, crucially, a Champions League berth. A win over Everton guarantees that spot, regardless of rivals’ results.
However, there are squad concerns ahead of this decisive clash. In their previous match, Newcastle faced Arsenal in London and fell 0-1. The performance was solid, but the narrow defeat saw them drop to fourth as Manchester City leapfrogged them. Notably, top scorer Alexander Isak missed that game due to injury. The Swedish striker’s fitness remains uncertain for the season finale.
Still, Newcastle’s home form inspires confidence. At St. James’ Park, the Magpies have won six in a row, keeping clean sheets in their last three. Buoyed by their fans and with so much at stake, Eddie Howe’s side are clear favourites to win and clinch a Champions League spot.
Everton
Everton are wrapping up one of the most turbulent seasons in their recent history. After a chaotic start, a managerial change, and a prolonged relegation battle, the club managed to steady the ship and secured Premier League safety with time to spare – avoiding a dramatic finish.
The pivotal moment was the return of David Moyes. For Evertonians, it was a nostalgic homecoming – it was under Moyes in the mid-2000s that Everton regularly challenged for European spots. Although the current challenge was of a very different nature, the Scottish manager once again proved his credentials.
The previous round marked a historic milestone for Everton: the club played its farewell match at the legendary Goodison Park. The 2024/25 season was the last at their iconic ground, with a move to the state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium coming this summer. The send-off was fitting: a confident 2-0 win over Southampton, with a packed crowd and a special atmosphere.
This victory cemented Everton’s 13th-place finish in the table – they can neither climb higher nor drop lower. In this context, the match against Newcastle lacks tournament intrigue, but it’s unlikely Moyes will let his side approach it without proper motivation.
Probable lineups
- Newcastle: Pope, Schär, Botman, Burn, Murphy, Bruno, Tonali, Livramento, Barnes, Gordon, Wilson
- Everton: Pickford, Coleman, O’Brien, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Ndiaye, Doucouré, McNeil, Beto
Match facts and H2H
- The reverse fixture ended 0-0 at Goodison Park.
- Newcastle have failed to beat Everton in each of their last three meetings, highlighting the Toffees as a tricky opponent for Eddie Howe’s side.
- Everton have shown outstanding defensive resilience away from home: in their last 11 away matches, they have not conceded more than one goal in any game.
- Only Arsenal have a better defensive record on the road – Everton have conceded just 21 away goals in the Premier League this season.
- Recent head-to-heads at St. James’ Park have been entertaining: both teams have scored in five of the last six encounters at this ground.
Prediction
Given Newcastle’s high motivation, superb home form, and Everton’s solid away defense, a cautious contest is likely. Newcastle should get the job done, but don’t expect a goal fest. Our pick: ‘Newcastle double chance and under 3.5 goals’ at odds of 1.73.
