The Matchday 24 Premier League encounter between Everton and Leicester will take place on February 1 at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Everton vs. Leicester: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Everton
The Merseyside club had a successful run in their last two league matches, defeating Tottenham at home (3-2) and then securing a win away against Brighton (1-0). Prior to these victories, Everton had gone six Premier League games without a win (3 draws and 3 losses). Notably, Everton has not won back-to-back league matches since April last year. David Moyes' side remains in 16th place but has now opened a seven-point gap from the relegation zone.
Defender Seamus Coleman, midfielder Dwight McNeil, and forwards Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti will miss the game due to injuries.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 7 of Everton's last 8 Premier League games.
- At least one team failed to score in 11 of Everton's last 13 league matches.
- The club has suffered just one first-half defeat in the last nine league encounters (3 wins and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Everton (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford – Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite – Idrissa Gueye, Orel Mangala – Abdoulaye Doucouré, Iliman Ndiaye, Jesper Lindstrøm – Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Leicester
In the previous round, Leicester secured only their fourth win of the current Premier League season, defeating Tottenham away (2-1). Before this, the team endured a seven-match losing streak in the league. It was also the first time since December 8 that Ruud van Nistelrooy's side scored more than one goal. Leicester has moved out of the relegation zone, but they are only one point clear.
Midfielder Abdul Issaka, defender Ricardo Pereira, and goalkeeper Mads Hermansen are sidelined due to injuries. Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi's participation is doubtful.
- The number "2" appeared in the final score of Leicester's last five Premier League matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in Leicester's last six away league games.
- In the last nine away league matches, Leicester scored only two goals in the second half.
Predicted lineup for Leicester (4-2-3-1)
Jakub Stolarczyk – Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen, Wout Faes, James Justin – Harry Winks, Boubakary Soumaré – Bobby Decordova-Reid, Bilal El Khannous, Jordan Ayew – Jamie Vardy.
Referee
Darren Bond (England)
Matches officiated – 9 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 11%.
Everton vs. Leicester: Match Prediction
Both clubs will be in high spirits following their away victories against higher-ranked opponents in the previous round. Regardless of the outcome of this match, both teams will remain in the lower part of the league table and will continue to fight for Premier League survival for the rest of the season. Therefore, points gained against a direct competitor are crucial, and they can only be secured through attacking play.
Leicester ranks among the worst in terms of defensive performance, conceding over two goals per match on average. It's highly likely that Leicester will concede in this game, but they are also expected to score. Notably, the "Both teams to score – yes" bet has come through in 14 of Leicester's last 17 away league matches. Everton is much stronger defensively, but they have conceded in 5 of their last 6 league games. Additionally, both teams have scored in 7 of the last 9 head-to-head matches at Goodison Park in the Premier League.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
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