Everton endured a miserable campaign in 2022-23, as they only maintained their top-flight status on the final day of the season. However, they will be looking for a brighter start this weekend, as they host Fulham at Goodison Park.
Before Betting On Everton vs Fulham
Everton has a fine historical record against Fulham, as they won each of their opening 14 matches against their rivals at Goodison Park. However, that record has taken a hit in recent seasons, as the Cottagers have won on each of their previous two visits, which includes a 3-1 victory at the end of last season. This is the third time that Fulham and Everton have clashed on the opening day, with Everton winning both clashes in 1966 and 1963.
But, Fulham will take enormous confidence from their recent performances against the Toffees, as they have won three of their last five matches against their rivals. That is a huge turnaround in form, as they had won just two from 18 against their rivals before that period. In fact, the Cottagers are looking for back-to-back wins against Everton for the first time since 2005 this weekend.
Everton has an excellent record on the opening day of the season, as they have lost just once in the last eleven seasons. However, that defeat was inflicted in their opening match of last season, as they suffered defeat against Chelsea. Draws have been a common outcome in their opening day matches, as no side in top-flight history has recorded as many as Everton’s 12.
Fulham boasts an excellent record in their opening match of the season when they haven’t been a newly promoted side. The Cottagers are unbeaten in their last five opening matches, keeping a clean sheet in all previous matches. Their last match in the Premier League without being a newly promoted side ended in a 1-0 win over Sunderland in 2013.
Everton vs Fulham Offshore Odds & Pick
This is likely to be a match with few chances, as both sides look light in the final third of the field. Therefore, the most likely result may see the points shared, with both sides happy to take a draw.
