Everton have the home advantage in their Premier League opener against Brighton on Saturday.
The Toffees will be expecting a tough game against the Seagulls and we feel that there will be plenty of goalmouth action for both sets of fans to enjoy.
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Everton vs Brighton prediction: Goals at Goodison
Key Stats
- Four of Brighton's last six fixtures have witnessed at least three goals.
- Both teams have scored on four of the hosts' last six outings.
- Three of the Seagull's last six games have produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
Correct score prediction: Everton 2-2 Brighton
There's no Jarrad Branthwaite or Seamus Coleman in Everton's back four which means the untested Jake O'Brien and 39-year-old Ashley Young are likely to start against a Brighton side that has plenty of pace in their team.
These two sides have drawn their last two encounters, so we're going for a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The Toffees are the slight favourite
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Everton are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 38.1%, but we could see this game ending in a draw.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Brighton edge it
Albion have picked up two wins, two draws and just one defeat from their last five games against the Toffees.
England Premier League 24/02/24
Brighton
Everton
England Premier League 04/11/23
Everton
Brighton
England Premier League 08/05/23
Brighton
Everton
England Premier League 06/05/23
Brighton
Everton
England Premier League 03/01/23
Everton
Brighton
Everton preview: Still need to add a couple more players
Everton still need to sell a couple of their unwanted players before they can add any more players to their squad this summer.
The Toffees have brought in some exciting players who will certainly add more goals and creativity to their side but are still lacking pace out wide.
Nathan Patterson, Jarrad Branthwaite, Michael Keane, Youssef Chermiti, James Garner and Seamus Coleman are expected to miss the Brighton game through injury.
Predicted lineup: Pickford (GK), Young, Tarkowski, O’Brien, Mykolenko, Gana, Doucoure, Iroegbunam, Harrison, McNeil & Calvert-Lewin.
England Premier League 28/09/24
W
Crystal Palace
1
Everton
2
England Premier League 21/09/24
D
Leicester
1
Everton
1
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
L
Southampton
1 (6)
Everton
1 (5)
England Premier League 14/09/24
L
Aston Villa
3
Everton
2
England Premier League 31/08/24
L
Bournemouth
3
Everton
2
Brighton preview: Will miss Pascal Gross
The Seagulls have been busy this summer spending around £90 on new players and recouping around £30 through players that have been sold.
One key player that has left the club to sign for Borussia Dortmund is the veteran German midfielder Pascal Gross who enjoyed seven fantastic seasons with Brighton, scoring 32 goals in 261 games.
The big money has been spent on Yankuba Minteh and Mats Wieffer this summer, while Ibrahim Osman and Malick Junior Yalcouye have also joined the Seagulls.
Predicted lineup: Steele (GK), Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Barco, Minteh, Wieffer, Milner, Mitoma, Joao & Welbeck
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Chelsea
4
Brighton
2
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Nottm Forest
2
Brighton
2
England EFL Cup 18/09/24
W
Wolverhampton
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Ipswich
0
Brighton
0
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Arsenal
1
Brighton
1
Player to watch – Tim Iroegbunam
Some eyebrows were raised when Everton forked out £10m for Aston Villa youngster Tim Iroegbunam but the midfielder has impressed in pre-season for the Toffees.
The 21-year-old likes to win the ball back in midfield and drive forward with powerful runs. Perhaps the only thing lacking at this moment in time is Iroegbunam's decision making but that will improve the more he plays.
Everton's new signing has impressed during pre-season
Everton appear to have struck gold with this signing who will fill the hole left by Amadou Onana who joined Aston Villa for £50m this summer. Iroegbunam scored a couple of goals during his loan spell at QPR in 2022/23 and will be hoping to add more goals to his game as he develops.
