Everton host Newcastle in EFL Cup last 16 as both sides seek momentum

Everton welcome Newcastle to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday, 29 October 2026, with a place in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup at stake. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 GMT.

The match will be broadcast on beIN Sport 3, RTL Play and Sky Sport Premier League.

Head-to-head record

Everton have the better overall record in the fixture, with 76 victories to Newcastle’s 72, while the teams have drawn 39 times.

Recent meetings have been more evenly matched, with both sides involved in games that have regularly produced goals. Everton nevertheless retain a slight edge over that period.

Current form

Everton go into the tie after losing 2-0 to Arsenal last weekend. Their home form in the league has been inconsistent, but they have performed more convincingly in cup competitions.

Thierno Barry has been one of the key players in that run, having scored three goals in the competition so far. Everton will look to his attacking contribution again as they attempt to reach the last eight.

Newcastle, meanwhile, ended a difficult spell with a valuable 2-0 victory away to Crystal Palace on Sunday. That result brought an end to a run of three defeats in their previous four matches and provided a boost before their trip to Everton.

Harvey Barnes has been Newcastle’s main attacking threat recently and will be expected to play an important role in the visitors’ efforts to progress.

Match prediction

Everton’s home advantage could prove decisive, particularly given their stronger performances in cup matches. Their recent record at Hill Dickinson Stadium in this type of fixture, combined with Thierno Barry’s finishing, gives them grounds for optimism despite the defeat by Arsenal.

Newcastle’s win at Crystal Palace restored some confidence, but their form away from home remains uncertain. Everton are therefore backed to edge a closely contested match.

The predicted result is a 1-0 victory for Everton.

The betting odds listed for the game are 2.00 for an Everton win, 3.30 for a draw and 2.95 for a Newcastle victory.