As the Premier League heats up, Tottenham Hotspur faces a challenging matchup against Everton this weekend. Both teams are seeking to turn their recent fortunes around, having won only one game in their last five outings. The clash is set to take place at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, where the Toffees have maintained an impressive home record, going undefeated in their last four league games with two wins and two draws.
Tottenham, while boasting the best away record in the league, must recover quickly after suffering a setback in their last fixture. They have managed to win three of their four away matches this season. Historically, Everton has proven difficult to overcome on home turf, with over a year passing since their last defeat in front of their supporters, which came against Manchester City.
In terms of past encounters between these teams, Everton triumphed 3-2 in their last meeting at Goodison Park. However, prior to that, they experienced six consecutive draws against Tottenham at home. Taking these statistics into account, a bet on either Everton or a tie could hold strong value.
Expectations for scoring are high going into this match. Everton’s offense has been consistent, averaging 1.13 goals per game, and both teams have scored in three of their last five matches in all competitions. With Tottenham scoring 14 goals so far, only trailing Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal in overall goals, a prediction that both teams will find the back of the net seems likely.
One player to watch is Jack Grealish, who has stepped up for Everton since joining on loan from Manchester City. Following his first goal for the club just before the international break and contributing four assists in seven league games, Grealish’s performance could be pivotal. Having struggled with form during his time at City, he now looks to capitalize on Tottenham’s defensive shortfalls, especially with Spurs missing their captain, Cristian Romero, for this fixture.
Given the current form and respective histories of both teams, this matchup carries the potential for multiple goals and a competitive atmosphere. Predictions suggest a close game with Everton edging out Tottenham 2-1, with Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish finding the net for the hosts, while Tottenham looks to Mohammed Kudus for a response.
As the fans rally behind their teams, this matchup promises an exciting spectacle as each side fights for crucial points in the league standings. A victory for Everton would level them with Tottenham, adding to the intensity of this pivotal encounter.