Murrayfield Stadium | 2026 pre-season friendly | Wednesday, August 12 | 5:15pm BST
Ahead of Wednesday’s clash in the Scottish capital, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Everton vs Newcastle preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Everton Vs Newcastle Preview
Across their five pre-season games this summer, Everton have produced a mixed bag of results. The Toffees have tasted defeat to Stoke and Stuttgart but recorded victories over Dundee and Hamburg. The Merseysiders also drew 0-0 with Bolton.
Off the back of those results, the Everton vs Newcastle odds favour a win for the Toon Army. New head coach Matthias Jaissle oversaw a fine win in Valencia last time out with new signing Sean Steur impressing during his 45-minute run out.
Everton Vs Newcastle H2H Record
The Everton vs Newcastle H2H record just about favours the Toffees. The Merseysiders can boast 78 wins across all competitions compared to the Magpies 72. There have been 38 stalemates played out between the two.
In the Premier League last season, the Toon Army cruised to a 4-1 win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium but were beaten 3-2 at St James’ Park.
Everton vs Newcastle H2H record:
- Everton wins – 78
- Draws – 38
- Newcastle wins – 72
Everton Vs Newcastle Team News
Jordan Pickford is in line to make his first appearance since the 2026 World Cup. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Michael Keane are also set to start at Murrayfield with summer signing Hayden Hackney also set to get more minutes for the Blues.
As for Newcastle, Anthony Elanga will sit this game out after he was injured in the Valencia win. Yoanne Wissa – who scored a brace at the Mestalla – should spearhead the attack alongside Jacob Murphy and William Osula.
Everton’s pre-season results:
- Stuttgart 3-1 Everton
- Hamburg 1-2 Everton
- Stoke 1-0 Everton
- Bolton 0-0 Everton
- Dundee 0-4 Everton
Newcastle’s pre-season results:
- Valencia 1-2 Newcastle
- Bristol City 4-1 Newcastle
- Gateshead 1-1 Newcastle
- Newcastle 3-0 Darlington
Everton Vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups
Everton predicted lineup:
Pickford; O’Brien, Branthwaite, Keane, Mykolenko; Hackney, Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall; Dibling, Barry, Alcaraz
Newcastle predicted lineup:
Hornicek; L Miley, Botman, Thiaw, Schar; Bamba, J Ramsey, Joelinton; J Murphy, Wissa, Osula
Everton Vs Newcastle How To Watch
The Everton vs Newcastle pre-season friendly will be available to watch live in the UK on Premier Sports 1. Streaming is also available via Everton TV and NUFC TV (subscription fees may apply).
*A valid TV license is required to watch live in the UK
Everton Vs Newcastle Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- The sides shared a total of ten goals in their H2H meetings last season.
- Everton stats – The Toffees have won two of their five friendlies this summer.
- Newcastle stats – Matthias Jaissle is looking for back-to-back wins
Top Betting Angles for Everton vs Newcastle
- Over 3.5 goals (7/4)
- BTTS – Yes (8/15)
- Newcastle win and BTTS – (3/1)
Everton Vs Newcastle Prediction
On paper, it’s a tough one to call but we are going to predict a win for Newcastle after their fine showing in Spain on Saturday. Yoanne Wissa looked sharp for the Magpies whereas Everton have been hit-and-miss this summer.
Prediction: Everton 1-3 Newcastle
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