Everton will have home field advantage at Goodison Park this Saturday when they welcome Brentford to Merseyside.
The Toffees come into the round following the international break after going three without a win. However, it could be worth noting that they have lost just once in their last five.
Brentford have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in the Premier League this season. The Bees have won two of their last three, and have already seen 44 goals scored across their opening eleven fixtures.
Odds
Everton will be narrowly preferred on the moneyline this weekend at +143. An away win for Brentford could be an interesting selection at +209, while the draw is also viable at +235.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Everton | +143 |
| Draw | +235 |
| Brentford | +209 |
Everton Unbeaten in Last Four Against Bees
| Total | Everton | Brentford | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Premier League Games | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Goals | 21 | 13 | 8 |
Everton have stung Brentford in recent head-to-head clashes between the sides. The Toffees have won each of their last three against the Bees, which includes victory at Goodison Park in the last two seasons.
Brentford’s latest league win against the Toffees was secured at Goodison in May 2022. However, they are winless in their last four matches against Everton.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.50 Goals @ +103
Everton vs. Brentford Key Stats
- Jordan Pickford has kept the third-most clean sheets in the Premier League this season.
- The Toffees have won just once in five matches at Goodison Park this season; scoring just five times in the process.
- Brentford have scored eight goals from throw-ins since their promotion to the EPL; twice as many as any other team.
Everton Team News
Jarrad Branthwaite could return to the starting eleven for the Toffees on Saturday. However, Seamus Coleman, James Garner, and Armando Broja remain unavailable for the home team.
Possible Lineup
Jordan Pickford (GK); Ashley Young, Michael Keane, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaly Mykolenko, Idrissa Gueye, Oriel Mangala, Jack Harrison, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Jake O’Brien, Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Brentford Team News
Yoane Wissa faces a late fitness test on Saturday. Aaron Hickey and Joshua Da Silva are set to return to training next week, while Rico Henry also misses out this weekend. Gustavo Nunes could be fit enough for a place on the bench.
Possible Lineup
Mark Flekken (GK); Sepp van den Berg, Ethan Pinnock, Nathan Collins, Jayden Meghoma, Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen, Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago
Everton vs. Brentford Prediction
Brentford’s record against Everton could be a key trend to consider this weekend.
The Toffees have a proven winning record against the Bees, and their strong defensive record could make them the outstanding chance to end Brentford’s excellent attacking proficiency on Saturday.
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