Everton are aiming to extend their impressive home run when they host Tottenham, who arrive at Merseyside seeking consistency after a mixed spell.
Match News and Current Form
Despite a spirited display, Everton’s 2-0 defeat away to Manchester City last week extended their recent run to just one win in five Premier League matches (D2, L2). That leaves them starting the round in a mid-table position, but a return to Hill Dickinson Stadium could reignite their form, especially as David Moyes’ men are still undefeated at their new home across all competitions (W3, D2). In the Premier League alone, they are four games undefeated at home, which represents their best such start to a league season since 2016/17.
Tottenham, who finished the last round three points ahead of Everton in sixth place, arrive after a goalless UEFA Champions League draw against Monaco which was enough to avoid back-to-back defeats. Spurs have also struggled for consistency, with just one win from their last five competitive matches (D3, L1), but Thomas Frank’s men have been strong travellers this season, earning a league-high ten away points (W3, D1). A fourth victory here would see them record at least 13 points in their first five away games of a league season for just the second time in the Premier League era.
Head-to-Head History
Everton won 3-2 in the most recent Premier League H2H and are chasing back-to-back league victories over Spurs for the first time since 2012. Spurs are winless in each of their last six visits to the blue half of Merseyside (D5, L1).
Hot Stats and Streaks
Everton have won their last five league games played on Sundays, all under David Moyes.
Everton are in the midst of their longest run without conceding 3+ goals in a game since 46 games between 1987 and 1988 (37 games) .
Since the start of last season, no side has lost more Premier League matches when scoring first than Tottenham (eight).
Spurs have scored 2+ goals in five of their last six competitive away games.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Following his late winner in Everton’s last home game, Jack Grealish has avoided defeat in nine of his last ten goalscoring appearances in any competition, including a 3-3 draw at home to Spurs whilst playing for Manchester City. Former Everton man Richarlison is without a goal in eight competitive games, but has accumulated four in his last four clashes with his old side.
Everton will be without Jarrad Branthwaite but otherwise report a settled squad. Reports suggest as many as 11 Tottenham players could miss the contest with Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie the latest in the treatment room.
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Betting Analysis
We expect an entertaining and high-scoring affair between two strong teams and anticipate a 2-2 draw.
Author: David H