Premier League: Everton vs Brighton – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Premier League round 1 match between Everton and Brighton and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Everton kept themselves free of relegation, and that is the best, you could say about last season in the Premier League for the home side. From a bottom six finish they will be hoping to improve as they open another campaign when welcoming Brighton this coming Saturday.

Team form: Everton vs Brighton

Everton Form

Consistency has not been a trademark for Everton recently, and their last three matches first saw them sharing the points in a 1-1 draw with Luton. This was followed by a 1-0 win against Sheffield United, before they lost 2-1 against Arsenal. Everton have been in potent form at Goodison Park, winning no less than five of the past six Premier League matches here. They also hammered in eight goals, while letting in three as they also lost once.

Brighton Form

Brighton recorded a single draw in their previous three games, and they claimed it in a 1-1 match against Newcastle. Then Chelsea proved too strong in a 1-2 defeat, just like Manchester United who won 0-2. Brighton didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Premier League matches, but managed three draws, while suffering three defeats. They conceded ten and scored three goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Everton and Brighton

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Everton and Brighton. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Everton vs Brighton

Idrissa Gana Gueye found the target three times in his previous six matches, whereas Danny Welbeck just scored once in a similar number of matches.

Betting markets: Everton vs Brighton

Full-time result

Everton claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Brighton won three, drew three and lost four of their last 10 games away. Brighton have not lost to Everton in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Everton scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Brighton got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Everton have won to nil in 5 consecutive home games. Brighton managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Both Team have scored in 4 last consecutive meetings between Everton and Brighton when playing at Goodison Park.

Total goals

Everton saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Brighton, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.7 times goals per game.

Betting prediction: Everton vs Brighton

To sum up, the upcoming match between Everton and Brighton seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Premier League game.

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