Newcastle vs Everton Prediction & Betting Tips (28 February)

Newcastle’s meeting with Everton at St James’ Park in late February comes at a time when both clubs have been heavily tested by a demanding Premier League schedule. Eddie Howe’s side have mixed impressive away wins with some painful setbacks over the past couple of months, including a strong performance in victory at Aston Villa and another eye‑catching success at Tottenham Hotspur, contrasted with home disappointment against Brentford and a difficult night at Liverpool. The mood on Tyneside is still largely optimistic, though, with the home crowd expecting a front‑foot display, plenty of territory, and a response to recent inconsistencies as Newcastle look to reassert themselves against visitors who have quietly pieced together a stubborn run of results.

Everton arrive with their own complex story from the last two months, blending resilience with occasional lapses that have cost them points. Sean Dyche’s team have shown they can grind out results on the road, highlighted by a disciplined win at Aston Villa and a hard‑fought success away to Fulham, while also sharing the spoils in tight draws against Brighton and Leeds. However, the recent home defeat to Bournemouth underlined that Goodison Park has not always been a fortress. That contrast between away solidity and home vulnerability adds intrigue to this trip, where Everton’s compact shape and set‑piece threat will again be central to their game plan.

Recent head‑to‑head meetings add another layer to the narrative. Newcastle’s emphatic win at Goodison Park in November 2025 showcased their ability to punish Everton in transition, even though the reverse fixture at St James’ Park earlier in 2025 went the visitors’ way in a narrow contest. Since the turn of the year, both sides have been juggling league commitments with the physical toll of a congested calendar, and squad depth has become a recurring talking point. Newcastle, in particular, have had to navigate spells without several regular starters, yet still managed notable away victories, while Everton’s more conservative style has kept them competitive in most matches, even when they have struggled to convert chances.

All of that recent evidence points toward a contest where Newcastle’s attacking ambition and home advantage could eventually overwhelm Everton’s defensive structure. The hosts have repeatedly shown they can raise the tempo at St James’ Park, and if they strike early, the game may open up in ways that do not suit Dyche’s more controlled approach. With Everton having conceded twice against Bournemouth and also allowing pressure to build in other February fixtures, the balance of probabilities leans toward a decisive home win. Our correct‑score prediction is a confident 3-0, supported by further analysis in related previews such as 3-0, 3-0, and 3-0<