Thursday’s Tip of the Day focuses on the final EFL Cup last-16 tie, between Everton and Newcastle.

What was previously a routine game now has a little bit more riding on it following Wednesday’s quarter-final draw which pitted the winner against Fleetwood.

Yes, the League Two minnows beat Arsenal but both Everton and Newcastle will know if they can win tonight they will have an excellent chance of reaching the semi-finals.

The hosts have lost their last two in the Premier League, albeit against strong opposition in Chelsea and Arsenal. Newcastle overcame their poor recent form with victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

There seems very little to separate them and there is value in backing the draw.

There is also a little more spice in this fixture with Everton closely aligned with Newcastle’s great rivals Sunderland.

Thursday’s Tip of the Day (odds are from bet365 and correct as of 0900 on Thursday, October 29)

Everton and Newcastle to draw @ 5/2

Both teams to receive a card @ 2/9

Combined odds of 13/4

A £10 stake will return £42.50

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