After a thrilling win over Brentford FC yesterday, Tottenham Hotspur have another important clash tomorrow in the Premier League as they will face off against Everton FC away from home. The Spurs made a flying start this season, but they lost five games in a row in the mid-season, which left them out of the title race.
However, Tottenham Hotspur are still in the top four and are eight points behind the table topper Liverpool. The Postecoglou boys are now trying to improve their position and will do everything to win tomorrow when they play against Everton.
Everton FC, on the other hand, have been struggling since the start of the season. But their 10-point deduction has left them in the relegation zone, standing at 18 with 18 points.
Stats & Facts
- Everton FC are winless in their last five league games, including three defeats in a row. Besides, Tottenham Hotspur have won three of their last five matches, while they lost only one.
- Everton’s home records against Tottenham Hotspur are below average. They failed to win a single match in their last ten home meetings with the Spurs in the Premier League. The last time Everton defeated the Spurs at Goodison Park was back in 2012.
- Tottenham Hotspurs have already won their home game against the Toffees. A win would see them completing a league double over Everton for the first time since the 2017-2018 season.
- Everton FC have failed to score a single goal in their last three league games despite attempting 41 shots in total.
- Everton have kept more clean sheets than any other side in the EPL since the start of December, keeping six clean sheets in nine games.
Team News
Everton defender Arnaut Danjuma got an ankle injury during the match against Fulham FC, and he is still in doubt ahead of the match against Tottenham Hotspur. Former Spurs player Dele Alli will also miss the opportunity to meet his old club, but Alli is unavailable due to a groin injury. The home side will be without Andre Gomes and Abdoulaye Doucoure due to their respective injury, while Seamus Coleman has recovered and is ready to be back tomorrow.
As for the Spurs, skipper Son Heung-min is still unavailable as he is on international duty in the Asia Cup. The visitors will be without Manor Solomon, Giovani Lo Celso, and Ryan Sessegnon due to their respective injuries.
Possible Lineup for Everton:
Pickford; Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Onana, Garner, Gueye, McNeil; Calvert-Lewin
Possible Lineup for Tottenham:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Maddison, Werner; Richarlison
Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 Everton
Since Everton are having a tough season, it will be very difficult for them to beat the Spurs. Meanwhile, the return of James Maddison is a massive boost for the Spurs, and Richarlison is back to scoring goals. Tottenham Hotspur are also able to make a comeback if they concede first. Therefore, we expect Tottenham to win the match at Goodison Park with a decent scoreline.
Betfair Odds
Everton: 3.09
Draw: 3.66
Tottenham:2.25
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