Never has a team this season been more desperate for a win than Everton last week and they managed to pull it off by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Goodison Park.
This weekend, they face a tough task to make it two in a row as Newcastle are coming off an impressive draw against champions Man City.
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Everton Recent Form
The Toffees are actually unbeaten in two games in the league as prior to the Palace win, they drew 1-1 away at Leicester.
Prior to that, their form was shocking as they lost four in a row against Brighton, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Aston Villa.
The losses against Bournemouth and Villa were particularly damaging as they lost 3-2 after being two goals up on both occasions.
Everton Injury News
Nathan Patterson, Dele Alli and Seamus Coleman are long-term absentees for Everton and at the moment it is unclear when they will return.
This weekend will come too soon for Youssef Chermiti and Armando Broja, who are still recovering from ankle and foot problems.
Last Everton Lineup
Here's how Everton lined up against Crystal Palace.
Newcastle Recent Form
Newcastle's recent form has been up and down as they have won three of their last five games in all competitions.
In the Premier League, they have defeated Tottenham and Wolves, drawn with Man City and lost versus Fulham.
They progressed in the League Cup this midweek, but were uninspiring in a 1-0 win against Wimbledon.
Newcastle Injury News
Eddie Howe has had to contend with a huge list of injury issues this season as Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson and Lewis Miley are definitely out of this one, while there are major doubts over Alexander Isak and Matt Targett.
Kieran Trippier has picked up a knock but should be okay to feature.
Last Newcastle Lineup
Here's how Newcastle lined up against Wimbledon.
Everton vs Newcastle - who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistants: Marc Perry, Mark Scholes
Fourth official: Tim Robinson
VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Assistant VAR: Harry Lennard
Everton - Player To Watch
Dwight McNeil has emerged as a hero for Everton in recent weeks as it was his two goals against Palace that earned the club their vital first win of the campaign.
Newcastle - Player To Watch
Anthony Gordon has been asked to play in a number of positions for Newcastle this season and has performed admirably in each, though his best spot remains down the left wing. He was the man of the match in the impressive draw against City.
Everton vs Newcastle - Prediction
Everton have shown plenty of fight in their last two games but they are facing a much better team in Newcastle on Saturday and will likely come up short. The Magpies went toe-to-toe with City last weekend.
Scoreline prediction - Everton 1-2 Newcastle
Everton vs Newcastle - Betting Tips
Newcastle to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored
- In five of Newcastle's last six away games, there has been over two goals scored
- Everton have scored in five of their last six home games, while Newcastle have scored in 6 and conceded in six of their last six away games
