Everton vs Brentford Match Preview
Everton vs Brentford will take place at Goodison Park in the Premier League as the 15th and 16th-placed sides are ready to face each other on April 27.
The Toffees will enter this game on the back of a decent run of form, which they have revived over the last four games. With three losses and two draws prior to this, Everton have now recorded three wins and one defeat in their last three games as they navigate an upturn in form. Having won against Burnley and Nottingham Forest, both teams near them in the table, they defeated city rivals Liverpool 2-0 in their last outing and will look to carry that form into the next one.
The Bees, on the other hand, are going through a positive change in form of their own. Having lost against Arsenal and Burnley at the beginning of March, Thomas Frank’s men have since gone unbeaten in five games, securing three draws and two wins. They defeated Sheffield United 2-0 before smashing Luton Town 5-1 in their last game. Sat nine points above the relegation zone, a win here would all but confirm their survival in the Premier League for next season.
Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Everton vs Brentford Team News
Everton
Manager Dyche will be without a few of his players for the upcoming game. Long-term absentees Nathan Patterson (hamstring) and Dele Alli (muscle tear) will definitely miss this game, with no set return date revealed for either.
Seamus Coleman and Lewis Dobbin missed the last game through injuries and will be assessed ahead of the next one to see if they can make the squad. Beto came off the bench in the second half but was subbed off after facing discomfort towards the end of the game.
James Tarkowski (9) faces the risk of being suspended for two games should he pick up another booking.
Everton vs Brentford Brentford
Manager Frank will be without a few of his players for the trip to Goodison Park. Long-term absentees Rico Henry (knee), Josh Dasilva (knee) and Ben Mee (ankle) will miss the next game and could be out for another few weeks.
Aaron Hickey (hamstring) has been out since November and could return directly next season. Meanwhile, none of their players face the risk of suspension.
Everton vs Brentford Predicted Lineups
Everton
Dyche will stick with the same lineup that secured a 2-0 win over Forest last time out.
Predicted XI: Jordan Pickford (GK); Ashley Young, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaliy Mykolenko; Idrissa Gueye; Jack Harrison, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Andre Gomes, Dwight McNeil; Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Brentford
Frank, too, will use the same lineup from their huge 5-1 win over Luton.
Predicted XI: Mark Flekken (GK); Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock, Sergio Reguilon; Mikkel Damsgaard, Vitaliy Janelt, Mathias Jensen (C); Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Keane Lewis-Potter.
Everton vs Brentford Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have only started facing each other regularly since Brentford’s promotion to the Premier League in the 2021-22 season. However, Everton lead the head-to-head in the last five games, with three wins to their name. Brentford have won one game and the teams have played out one draw as well.
Last 5 Games
- Brentford 1-3 Everton.
- Everton 1-0 Brentford.
- Brentford 1-1 Everton.
- Everton 2-3 Brentford.
- Everton 4-1 Brentford.
Everton vs Brentford Prediction
Considering the form these two sides are in, this game could go down to the wire since both teams will be desperate to register a win. This could also lead to high-scoring games as both managers will look to finish their respective seasons on a flourish. However, the Toffees are a force to be reckoned with at home and will use their support to see themselves over the finish line.
Prediction: Everton 3-2 Brentford.
Everton vs Brentford Betting Tips & Odds
Four of the last five meetings between Brentford and Everton have seen both teams get on the scoresheet, with that trend expected to continue. The same has occurred in two of Everton’s last five games and in three of Brentford’s last five games.
Additionally, Yoane Wissa and Dominic Calvert-Lewin should get plenty of opportunities to score, so it is worthwhile backing one or both of them to score.
Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score – Yes: 1.63
- Match Total – Over 3.5 Goals: 2.95
- Anytime Goal Scorers – Yoane Wissa, Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Match Odds
- Everton Win: 2.60
- Draw: 3.55
- Brentford Win: 2.70
Everton vs Brentford Timings & Telecast
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 27th at 5:30 PM (GMT).
- India: Star Sports Network, Hotstar app & website.
- UK: Sky Sports.
- US: Peacock Premium.
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