Ace Football previews the Premier League round 31 match between Everton and Arsenal and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Arsenal come to Goodison Park for the Premier League match on Saturday, Everton will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
While The Gunners are chasing the lead in the Premier League after collecting 61 points in 30 rounds, Everton trail by 34 points after 30 rounds, leaving them as number 15 in the table.
Team form: Everton vs Arsenal
Everton Form
Everton only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Wolverhampton, followed by another draw. This time 1-1 against West Ham, before going down in a 1-0 defeat against Liverpool. Everton claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Premier League. They also drew three and lost one, scored 12 goals and conceded eight.
Arsenal Form
Arsenal look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven, before downing first Chelsea by 1-0, then Fulham in a 2-1 win. Arsenal managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Premier League away matches, in which they scored eight while also conceding three times. They also experienced three draws and zero defeats.
Betting facts for Everton and Arsenal
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Everton and Arsenal played across all tournaments.
- In 4 of the last 5 Everton home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 3 Everton matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 3 Everton matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Everton home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Everton matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Arsenal away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Arsenal matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Arsenal away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Arsenal away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Arsenal matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Everton vs Arsenal
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Beto, who is performing well for The Toffees. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Premier League outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Arsenal.The visitors will be looking to Mikel Merino to find the net once again, after managing four Premier League goals for Arsenal in recent matches.
Popular markets: Everton vs Arsenal
Full-time result
Everton claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing three. Arsenal won six of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost one of the games in this run. Arsenal did not lose any of their last 5 matches at home. Arsenal have hit a nice vein of form away from home with 10 matches now without losing. Arsenal have not lost to Everton in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Everton scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Arsenal got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Everton managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Arsenal performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Everton saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Arsenal’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches. Everton conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.