Newcastle vs Everton prediction and odds: Frank Lampard backed to get win in first Premier League match

Frank Lampard returns to Premier League life as Everton boss with a big six-pointer trip to St James' Park to face Eddie Howe's Newcastle United side.

The Toffees are 7/4 with Grosvenor Sport while Newcastle are the slight favourites at 7/4 and a draw is 12/5.

Lampard's side sit four points above the relegation zone and their hosts as they look to break their five-match winless run which started back in mid-December.

Everton fans will be keen for the new manager effect to kick in quickly and showed strong signs of that with a big 4-1 win in the FA Cup to Premier League rivals Brentford at Goodison Park.

It was the perfect start for Lampard to Merseyside life and he will look to continue that fine start with a win against relegation rivals Newcastle.

Howe may have had a productive window and will be looking for key signings like Bruno Guimaraes and Dan Burn to make an instant impact but the Toffees have also bolstered there squad with Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli.

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Both teams in matches involving Everton have found the net in 12 out of 20 Premier League matches while for Newcastle it is 14 from 21 - both teams to score is 7/10

For Everton, they have finished 12 of their league games with three or more total goals while for Newcastle this has happened 10 times - over 2.5 goals is 10/11

Everton average 9.8 total corners in the league and 9.7 away from home while Newcastle average 8.43 total corners and 8.82 at home - over 9.5 total corners is 4/5

Richarlison put in a strong display at the weekend and marked Lampard's reign with a goal too.

The Brazilian has had a frustrating time this season with two lengthy spells on the sidelines thanks to