Premier League: Everton vs Southampton – Suggested bets

Ace Football team previews the Premier League clash between Everton and Southampton and offers the latest team news, stats, and free betting tips with the best odds.

Everton and Southampton are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at Goodison Park, with much riding on the outcome of this Premier League battle.

Everton approach the next Premier League round as number 18 in the table, having claimed 15 points this season so far. With 18 games behind them, Southampton amassed 12 points, placing them as number 20 before their next fixture.

Form: Everton vs Southampton

Everton Form

In their previous three outings, Everton drew 1-1 with Manchester City, before losing 1-4 against Brighton and 3-1 against Manchester United. Everton managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Premier League. In the remaining four, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored seven and conceded ten goals.

Southampton Form

Southampton won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 0-1 against Nottingham Forest, before beating Crystal Palace 1-2. Another win followed, this time by 2-0 against Manchester City. Southampton claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Premier League. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as 11 goals outscored them to three.

Betting stats and facts for Everton and Southampton

Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that Everton and Southampton played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Everton vs Southampton

It is difficult to look past James Ward-Prowse, when searching for a goalscorer, as he seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target two times in recent Premier League matches for Southampton, with a total for the season saying three goals scored in this Premier League campaign. With two goals lately for Everton in the Premier League, Demarai Gray is also a player to look out for.

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Full-time result

Everton won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing four as well. Southampton won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew zero and lost six in this run. Southampton lost their previous 6 matches. Everton have not lost to Southampton in 15 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Everton only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Curiously, Southampton only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Everton managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Southampton kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Everton have scored in 11 consecutive home meetings with Southampton.

Total goals

Everton scored an average of 1.4 goals in their last ten matches, in which over 2.5 goals happened seven times. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Southampton, who scored 1.7 times on average in those matches. Southampton conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.

Betting suggestion: Everton vs Southampton

Here we present a free betting tip for this Premier League match. The prediction is formed as a conclusion based on the abovementioned stats and facts for Everton and Southampton.