Newcastle United - Everton: Advantage the Blues

Newcastle United host Everton at St James' Park on Saturday.

Newcastle United

The Magpies are defying gravity under Steve Bruce. In spite of a bleak attack and a leaky defence Newcastle are in fact in 10:th place with 25 points from 19 games.

Statistics

No other team have created fewer shots than Newcastle so far in the Premier League this season, Newcastle creating on average 9.63 shots per game. Only Watford have created fewer shots on target than Newcastle so far in the Premier League this season, Newcastle creating on average 3.32 shots on target per game.

Only 3 teams have conceded more shots than Newcastle so far in the Premier League this season, Newcastle conceding on average 15.47 shots per game. Only 5 teams have conceded more shots on target than Newcastle so far in the Premier League this season, the North East England outfit conceding on average 5.37 shots on target per game.

Looking at the last 4 games, Newcastle have created on average 2.75 shots on target per game - below the league average of 3.90 shots on target created per game. During those very games Newcastle have conceded on average 5.50 shots on target per game - above the league average of 3.90 shots on target conceded per game. This includes games against surmountable opposition in Crystal Palace, Burnley and Southampton.

Everton

The Toffees are picking up speed, despite a poor start to the season. The underlying numbers indicate that Everton perform like a top half team, and I do think we will see an improvement on the current 13:th spot.
New versatile manager Carlo Ancelotti could also further boost the performance, promoting creativity and freedom.

Statistics

Only 5 teams have created more shots than Everton so far in the Premier League this season, Everton creating on average 13.37 shots per game. Only 7 teams have created more shots on target than Everton so far in the Premier League this season, Everton creating on average 4.37 shots on target per game.

Only 3 teams have conceded fewer shots than Everton so far in the Premier League this season, Everton conceding on average 9.89 shots per game. Only 5 teams have conceded fewer shots on target than Everton so far in the Premier League this season, the Merseyside club conceding on average 3.89 shots on target per game.

Looking at the last 4 games, Everton have created on average 3.75 shots on target per game - close to the average of 3.90 shots on target created per game. In the same time span Everton have conceded on average 3.50 shots on target per game - below the league average of 3.90 shots on target conceded per game. This includes games against Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.

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Betting Tips

My Betting Tip is Everton.
Stake at 5/10 units.

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