Newcastle may have progressed into the last 16 of the Champions League in midweek, but their form domestically has been poor to say the least. The Magpies have only managed to win one of their last six games in the Premier League, losing four times and drawing once.
Both teams have scored in five of Newcastle's last seven league games, including each of their last four outings. Eddie Howe's men ran riot over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, back in November, securing a 4-1 victory, but the Toffees are a very different proposition on the road and have had slightly more time to prepare for this game.
Everton were left disappointed by their 1-0 defeat at home to Manchester United last time out, a game the hosts deserved at least a point in. David Moyes' men have been frustrating to watch at home this season, but on their travels, they really have shone.
The Merseysiders have collected six wins, three draws and five defeats on the road so far this season. Everton head to St James' Park unbeaten in their last five away games (3 wins, 2 draws), and in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, they possess a real threat from midfield.
The former Chelsea man has seven goal contributions in the Premier League this season, five goals and two assists. The 27-year-old has already scored against Newcastle this season, and three of his goals and one of his assists have arrived away from Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Newcastle 1-1 Everton
