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Newcastle 1-1 Everton – Result & Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 31

Kick-off

Tue 2 Apr 2024

19:30

Venue

St. James' Park

Competition

Premier League

England

Status

FT
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Poisson rates Newcastle at 59% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Newcastle vs Everton encounter.

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Match Analysis

Newcastle host Everton at St. James' Park in Premier League, Regular Season - 31. Kick-off is scheduled for Tuesday 2 April 2024 at 19:30 UTC.

Form Guide

Newcastle — All Games: 4W 2D 4L from 10 Premier League outings this season, averaging 1.40 points per game. Last five: D L W L W. They are averaging 2.60 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. However, 2.60 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.

At home at St. James' Park, Newcastle have gone 6W 2D 2L this season (10 games, 2.00 PPG). They are averaging 2.50 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.40 — Newcastle are significantly better at St. James' Park than their overall form suggests.

Looking at all fixtures this season, Everton stand at 0W 5D 5L from 10 Premier League matches — 0.50 PPG. Last five: D D L L L. Their scoring rate of 0.60 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.

Everton's away record: 3W 2D 5L from 10 road trips in Premier League this season (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.10 exceeds their overall 0.50 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.

Newcastle are in the better shape of the two on current Premier League data — 0.90 PPG ahead (1.40 vs 0.50). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.

Head to Head

There is little to separate the sides historically. From 5 previous meetings, Newcastle have won 3, Everton 2, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.

The 5 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 2.8 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 7 Dec 2023, ended 0–3 with Everton winning.

With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 2.8 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.

In-Play Data

Newcastle trading profile (67 games, 34 at home): BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 43%.

Everton trading profile (67 games, 34 at away): BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (away games); they fail to score in 37% of games.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Newcastle 55% versus Everton 45%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Newcastle 60% | Everton 45%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Newcastle 2.14 xG and Everton 1.16 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Newcastle attack 1.351 / defence 1.069 | Everton attack 0.705 / defence 0.927. League average goals — home 1.707 / away 1.535. Newcastle carry an above-average attack strength of 1.351 — their λ of 2.14 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 67 Newcastle games / 67 Everton games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Newcastle 59% | Draw 23% | Everton 19%. Fair-value odds: Newcastle 1.69 | Draw 4.35 | Everton 5.26. The model has a clear lean to Newcastle (59%) — a 40pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 64% | BTTS probability 62% | Total xG 3.29. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 64% — the 3.29 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% reflects that both xG figures (2.14 / 1.16) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.

Our Verdict

Poisson rates Newcastle as the most likely outcome at 59% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 23% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.

The Poisson model projects 3.29 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 64% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game and H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting.

On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 62% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Newcastle 60% | Everton 40%.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (3W–0D–2W), with no clear historical advantage.
Goals H2H (2.80 goals/game) and Poisson xG (3.29) both back Over 2.5 goals (64% Poisson probability).
Form Newcastle lead on PPG: 1.40 vs 0.50 — stronger form across the last 10 games.
Form Newcastle Poisson xG (2.14) is below their recent form scoring rate (2.50) — opposition defensive quality is suppressing the model's expectation.
Form Everton Poisson xG (1.16) exceeds their form scoring rate (0.90) — matchup dynamics are elevating the model's expectation.
Form Form and Poisson model both favour Newcastle — Newcastle at 59% win probability.
Prediction Poisson model strongly favours Newcastle at 59% home win probability.
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is 64% — the model favours goals in this fixture.
BTTS Poisson BTTS probability is 62% — model favours both teams scoring.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Newcastle vs Everton | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 31 | Venue: St. James' Park • Kick-off: Tuesday 2 Apr 2024, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Newcastle 59% | Draw 23% | Everton 19% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 64% | BTTS 62% | xG Newcastle 2.14 / Everton 1.16 • Poisson strength factors: Newcastle attack 1.351 / def 1.069 | Everton attack 0.705 / def 0.927 | league avg home 1.707 / away 1.535 • Poisson stance: Newcastle (59%) — strong lean

🧮 Prediction Model

2.14

Newcastle xG

Expected Goals

1.16

Everton xG

59%
23%
19%
Newcastle Draw Everton

62%

BTTS

85%

Over 1.5

64%

Over 2.5

42%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Newcastle vs Everton kick off?

Newcastle vs Everton kicked off at 19:30 on Tuesday 2 April 2024 at St. James' Park.

What was the final score in Newcastle vs Everton?

Newcastle 1 - 1 Everton.

Where is Newcastle vs Everton being played?

The match is being played at St. James' Park.

What competition is Newcastle vs Everton part of?

Newcastle vs Everton is a Regular Season - 31 fixture in the Premier League (England).

Who is favourite to win Newcastle vs Everton?

Our statistical model gives Newcastle a 59% chance of winning, Everton a 19% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Newcastle the favourite.

Will both teams score in Newcastle vs Everton?

Our model estimates a 62% probability that both Newcastle and Everton will score (BTTS).

Will Newcastle vs Everton have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 64%.

What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Everton?

Record (5 meetings): Newcastle 3W | Draws 0 | Everton 2W.

What form are Newcastle and Everton in?

Newcastle (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 2.60 / GA 2.60 | L5 D-L-W-L-W. Everton (all comps): 0W-5D-5L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.60 | L5 D-D-L-L-L.

🧮 Model Insight

How the Model Works This Match

Newcastle's attacking strength (1.35x league average) is weighed against Everton's defensive record (0.93x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.14. The same calculation in reverse, Everton's attack versus Newcastle's defence, projects 1.16 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from 67/67 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

Most Likely Scorelines

The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.5%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.

Most Likely Outcome

Newcastle Win

59%

Newcastle

1.71

23%

Draw

4.37

19%

Everton

5.38

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

2 – 1

9.8%

Home win

Most likely

1 – 1

9.2%

Draw

2 – 0

8.5%

Home win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

2.14

Newcastle xG

Total xG

3.29

1.16

Everton xG

59%
23%
19%
NewcastleDrawEverton

1.71

59%

Home win

4.37

23%

Draw

5.38

19%

Away win

Goals Markets

84%

Over 1.5

1.19

16%

Under 1.5

6.25

64%

Over 2.5

1.56

36%

Under 2.5

2.78

42%

Over 3.5

2.38

58%

Under 3.5

1.72

24%

Over 4.5

4.17

76%

Under 4.5

1.32

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

62%

BTTS Yes

1.62

38%

BTTS No

2.61

Clean Sheet

31%

Newcastle

3.18

12%

Everton

8.47

Win to Nil

18%

Newcastle

5.43

2%

Everton

45.56

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 3.7 4.3 2.5 1.0 0.3 0.1
1 7.9 9.2 5.3 2.0 0.6 0.1
2 8.5 9.8 5.7 2.2 0.6 0.1
3 6.0 7.0 4.0 1.6 0.4 0.1
4 3.2 3.7 2.2 0.8 0.2 0.1
5 1.4 1.6 0.9 0.4 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 2.137
λ Away (xG) 1.156
Total xG 3.293
League avg home goals 1.707
League avg away goals 1.535
Newcastle attack strength 1.351
Newcastle defence strength 1.069
Everton attack strength 0.705
Everton defence strength 0.927
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 67 / 67

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Newcastle vs Everton?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.4%.

How many goals are Newcastle and Everton expected to score?

The model projects 2.14 expected goals for Newcastle and 1.16 for Everton, a combined total of 3.29.

How confident is the prediction model for Newcastle vs Everton?

Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 59%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.

📈 Form Insight

Form at a Glance

Across their last 67 outings, Newcastle have picked up 1.70 PPG on a 32W 18D 17L record — D-L-W-L-W across the most recent five.

Everton's form line: 16W 19D 32L from 67 games, 1.00 PPG, last five D-D-L-L-L.

Put side by side, Newcastle are the form team by 0.70 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Everton.

Venue Form

On home soil, Newcastle have posted 2.09 PPG from 34 outings (21W 8D 5L).

On the road, Everton have gone 7W 12D 15L from 34 away games — 0.97 PPG when travelling.

Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Newcastle come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.

Goals in Recent Form

Newcastle are averaging 1.96 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per game recently; Everton are on 0.96 scored and 1.46 conceded.

Last 67 Results — Premier League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Newcastle

Newcastle

Current Season
D L W L W
Everton

Everton

Current Season
D D L L L
67 Played 67
32/18/17 W / D / L 16/19/32
1.70 Points Per Game 1.00
1.96 Avg Goals Scored 0.96
1.25 Avg Goals Conceded 1.46
3.21 Avg Goals / Game 2.42
22 Clean Sheets 17
37 BTTS 30
40 Over 2.5 Games 30
Newcastle

Newcastle

W
H West Ham
4–3
30 Mar
L
A Chelsea
2–3
11 Mar
W
H Wolves
3–0
02 Mar
L
A Arsenal
1–4
24 Feb
D
H Bournemouth
2–2
17 Feb
W
A Nottingham Forest
3–2
10 Feb
D
H Luton
4–4
03 Feb
W
A Aston Villa
3–1
30 Jan
L
H Manchester City
2–3
13 Jan
L
A Liverpool
2–4
01 Jan
L
H Nottingham Forest
1–3
26 Dec
L
A Luton
0–1
23 Dec
W
H Fulham
3–0
16 Dec
L
A Tottenham
1–4
10 Dec
L
A Everton
0–3
07 Dec
W
H Manchester United
1–0
02 Dec
W
H Chelsea
4–1
25 Nov
L
A Bournemouth
0–2
11 Nov
W
H Arsenal
1–0
04 Nov
D
A Wolves
2–2
28 Oct
W
H Crystal Palace
4–0
21 Oct
D
A West Ham
2–2
08 Oct
W
H Burnley
2–0
30 Sep
W
A Sheffield Utd
8–0
24 Sep
W
H Brentford
1–0
16 Sep
L
A Brighton
1–3
02 Sep
L
H Liverpool
1–2
27 Aug
L
A Manchester City
0–1
19 Aug
W
H Aston Villa
5–1
12 Aug
D
A Chelsea
1–1
28 May
D
H Leicester
0–0
22 May
W
H Brighton
4–1
18 May
D
A Leeds
2–2
13 May
L
H Arsenal
0–2
07 May
W
H Southampton
3–1
30 Apr
W
A Everton
4–1
27 Apr
W
H Tottenham
6–1
23 Apr
L
A Aston Villa
0–3
15 Apr
W
A Brentford
2–1
08 Apr
W
A West Ham
5–1
05 Apr
W
H Manchester United
2–0
02 Apr
W
A Nottingham Forest
2–1
17 Mar
W
H Wolves
2–1
12 Mar
L
A Manchester City
0–2
04 Mar
L
H Liverpool
0–2
18 Feb
D
A Bournemouth
1–1
11 Feb
D
H West Ham
1–1
04 Feb
D
A Crystal Palace
0–0
21 Jan
W
H Fulham
1–0
15 Jan
D
A Arsenal
0–0
03 Jan
D
H Leeds
0–0
31 Dec
W
A Leicester
3–0
26 Dec
W
H Chelsea
1–0
12 Nov
W
A Southampton
4–1
06 Nov
W
H Aston Villa
4–0
29 Oct
W
A Tottenham
2–1
23 Oct
W
H Everton
1–0
19 Oct
D
A Manchester United
0–0
16 Oct
W
H Brentford
5–1
08 Oct
W
A Fulham
4–1
01 Oct
D
H Bournemouth
1–1
17 Sep
D
H Crystal Palace
0–0
03 Sep
L
A Liverpool
1–2
31 Aug
D
A Wolves
1–1
28 Aug
D
H Manchester City
3–3
21 Aug
D
A Brighton
0–0
13 Aug
W
H Nottingham Forest
2–0
06 Aug
Everton

Everton

L
A Bournemouth
1–2
30 Mar
L
A Manchester United
0–2
09 Mar
L
H West Ham
1–3
02 Mar
D
A Brighton
1–1
24 Feb
D
H Crystal Palace
1–1
19 Feb
L
A Manchester City
0–2
10 Feb
D
H Tottenham
2–2
03 Feb
D
A Fulham
0–0
30 Jan
D
H Aston Villa
0–0
14 Jan
L
A Wolves
0–3
30 Dec
L
H Manchester City
1–3
27 Dec
L
A Tottenham
1–2
23 Dec
W
A Burnley
2–0
16 Dec
W
H Chelsea
2–0
10 Dec
W
H Newcastle
3–0
07 Dec
W
A Nottingham Forest
1–0
02 Dec
L
H Manchester United
0–3
26 Nov
W
A Crystal Palace
3–2
11 Nov
D
H Brighton
1–1
04 Nov
W
A West Ham
1–0
29 Oct
L
A Liverpool
0–2
21 Oct
W
H Bournemouth
3–0
07 Oct
L
H Luton
1–2
30 Sep
W
A Brentford
3–1
23 Sep
L
H Arsenal
0–1
17 Sep
D
A Sheffield Utd
2–2
02 Sep
L
H Wolves
0–1
26 Aug
L
A Aston Villa
0–4
20 Aug
L
H Fulham
0–1
12 Aug
W
H Bournemouth
1–0
28 May
D
A Wolves
1–1
20 May
L
H Manchester City
0–3
14 May
W
A Brighton
5–1
08 May
D
A Leicester
2–2
01 May
L
H Newcastle
1–4
27 Apr
D
A Crystal Palace
0–0
22 Apr
L
H Fulham
1–3
15 Apr
L
A Manchester United
0–2
08 Apr
D
H Tottenham
1–1
03 Apr
D
A Chelsea
2–2
18 Mar
W
H Brentford
1–0
11 Mar
D
A Nottingham Forest
2–2
05 Mar
L
A Arsenal
0–4
01 Mar
L
H Aston Villa
0–2
25 Feb
W
H Leeds
1–0
18 Feb
L
A Liverpool
0–2
13 Feb
W
H Arsenal
1–0
04 Feb
L
A West Ham
0–2
21 Jan
L
H Southampton
1–2
14 Jan
L
H Brighton
1–4
03 Jan
D
A Manchester City
1–1
31 Dec
L
H Wolves
1–2
26 Dec
L
A Bournemouth
0–3
12 Nov
L
H Leicester
0–2
05 Nov
D
A Fulham
0–0
29 Oct
W
H Crystal Palace
3–0
22 Oct
L
A Newcastle
0–1
19 Oct
L
A Tottenham
0–2
15 Oct
L
H Manchester United
1–2
09 Oct
W
A Southampton
2–1
01 Oct
W
H West Ham
1–0
18 Sep
D
H Liverpool
0–0
03 Sep
D
A Leeds
1–1
30 Aug
D
A Brentford
1–1
27 Aug
D
H Nottingham Forest
1–1
20 Aug
L
A Aston Villa
1–2
13 Aug
L
H Chelsea
0–1
06 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Newcastle and Everton in coming into this match?

Newcastle have gone 32W 18D 17L in their last 67 games (1.70 PPG), while Everton have gone 16W 19D 32L in their last 67 (1.00 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Newcastle at home or Everton away?

Newcastle's home record (2.09 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Newcastle at home: 2.09 PPG; Everton away: 0.97 PPG.

Have Newcastle or Everton been keeping clean sheets recently?

Newcastle have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Everton in 25%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

Fixture History

10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to February 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 28 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.

Streaks & Records

The biggest gap between the sides came on 27 Apr 2023, when Newcastle won 1-4 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.

Newcastle's record when hosting Everton specifically: 2W 1D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 10 Meetings

Newcastle

4

Newcastle

2

Draws

Everton

4

Everton

Recent Meetings

Newcastle
2–3
28 Feb 26
Everton
Everton
1–4
29 Nov 25
Newcastle
Newcastle
0–1
25 May 25
Everton
Everton
0–0
05 Oct 24
Newcastle
Newcastle
1–1
02 Apr 24
Everton
Everton
3–0
07 Dec 23
Newcastle
Everton
1–4
27 Apr 23
Newcastle
Newcastle
1–0
19 Oct 22
Everton
Everton
1–0
17 Mar 22
Newcastle
Newcastle
3–1
08 Feb 22
Everton

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Everton?

From 10 meetings on record, Newcastle have won 4, Everton have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.

When did Newcastle and Everton last play each other?

They last met on 28 February 2026, when Newcastle 2-3 Everton.

📈 Trading Insight

Full-Time Trends

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Newcastle 47%, Everton 47% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (Newcastle) and 44% (Everton).

On the defensive side: Newcastle keep a clean sheet in 47% of their matches; Everton in 44%.

📈

Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Newcastle home games / Everton away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Newcastle Newcastle Current Season
Metric All
(67 games)
Venue
(34 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 37/67
(55.2%)
16/34
(47.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals 40/67
(59.7%)
18/34
(52.9%)
Over 3.5 Goals 29/67
(43.3%)
14/34
(41.2%)
Clean Sheet 22/67
(32.8%)
16/34
(47.1%)
Failed to Score 15/67
(22.4%)
5/34
(14.7%)
Everton Everton Current Season
Metric All
(67 games)
Venue
(34 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT β€” β€”
2+ Goals Before HT β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half β€” β€”
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half β€” β€”
Winning at HT β€” β€”
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) β€” β€”
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) β€” β€”
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 30/67
(44.8%)
16/34
(47.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals 30/67
(44.8%)
15/34
(44.1%)
Over 3.5 Goals 15/67
(22.4%)
9/34
(26.5%)
Clean Sheet 17/67
(25.4%)
6/34
(17.6%)
Failed to Score 25/67
(37.3%)
15/34
(44.1%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Newcastle play Everton?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 47% of Newcastle's recent matches and 47% of Everton's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Newcastle vs Everton usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of Newcastle's recent games and 44% of Everton's, pointing to a tighter contest.

📰

Newcastle and Everton share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

The points were shared at St. James' Park, Regular Season - 31, as Newcastle and Everton drew 1-1 in the Premier League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Newcastle 2.14 xG and Everton 1.16 xG, a combined 3.29. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Newcastle fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Newcastle attack 1.35 / defence 1.07 against Everton attack 0.70 / defence 0.93, drawn from 67/67 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Newcastle 59% | Draw 23% | Everton 19%, with Newcastle to win its most likely call at 59%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 23% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 64%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 85% and landed. Over 3.5 was 42% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 62% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Newcastle 60%, Everton 45%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Newcastle's trading profile (67 games, 34 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.

Everton's trading profile (67 games, 34 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 45% of their matches — today it did.

Form vs Result

On form, Newcastle arrived the stronger side — 1.70 PPG against 1.00. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Newcastle (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.18 scoring average — below par going forward.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 64% Over 2.5 probability, but 2 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 62% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data bucked — 52% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game stayed under.

⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.