Two teams looking to improve upon disappointing opening-day performances go head-to-head on Saturday as Tottenham play host to Everton.
Spurs are the big favourite to win this weekend and with Everton's current injury crisis in defence, it's hard to see the Toffees getting anything out of this game.
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Tottenham vs Everton prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in each of Tottenham's last five outings.
- Everton have only failed to score in two of their last six matches.
- Dominic Solanke scored 19 goals in the Premier League for Bournemouth last season.
Correct score prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Everton
We're predicting a tight scoreline of 2-1 but still expect Tottenham to dominate the possession and to win fairly comfortably against an Everton side that lack goals and creativity and who normally rely on a strong defence which has been plagued by injuries of late.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Tottenham backed back the bookmakers
- HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Tottenham are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 69.2%, and we can't see this game ending in anything but a Spurs victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Spurs dominate
Tottenham have won three and drawn two of their last five games against Everton with the pair playing out a 2-2 draw when they last locked horns back in February.
England Premier League 03/02/24
Everton
Tottenham
England Premier League 23/12/23
Tottenham
Everton
England Premier League 03/04/23
Everton
Tottenham
England Premier League 15/10/22
Tottenham
Everton
England Premier League 07/03/22
Tottenham
Everton
Tottenham preview: Pace is the key to defeating Everton
Spurs started brightly against Leicester, taking the lead through defender Pedro Porro shortly before the half-hour mark.
However, Jamie Vardy was afforded too much time and space in the Tottenham box and punished the visitors with an equalising goal in the 57th minute as the game ended 1-1.
Rodrigo Bentancur is unlikely to be fit in time to face Everton but Fraser Forster and Yves Bissouma could come back into the squad.
Predicted lineup: Vicario (GK), Romero, Porro, van de Ven, Udogie, Maddison, Bentancur, Sarr, Son, Solanke & Johnson
England Premier League 01/09/24
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Newcastle
2
Tottenham
1
England Premier League 24/08/24
W
Everton
0
Tottenham
4
TEST Fixtures 20/08/24
D
Liverpool
0
Tottenham
0
England Premier League 19/08/24
D
Leicester
1
Tottenham
1
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
L
Bayern Munich
3
Tottenham
2
Everton preview: Can their makeshift defence survive Tottenham's attack?
The Toffees were the between team in the opening 20 minutes or so at home to Brighton but once the visitors took the lead it all went downhill from there.
The Seagulls scored again in the second half before Everton were reduced to 10 men when Ashley Young was shown a red card. Brighton took full control from this point on, adding a third goal in the 87th minute.
Ashley Young will now miss the Spurs game due to a suspension and the likes of Youssef Chermiti, Nathan Patterson, James Garner, Seamus Coleman and Jarrad Branthwaite are all injured.
Predicted lineup: Pickford (GK), Holgate, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Gueye, Doucouré, Iroegbunam, Calvert-Lewin, Harrison & McNeil
England Premier League 31/08/24
L
Bournemouth
3
Everton
2
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
W
Doncaster
0
Everton
3
England Premier League 24/08/24
L
Tottenham
4
Everton
0
England Premier League 17/08/24
L
Brighton
3
Everton
0
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
D
Roma
1
Everton
1
Player to watch – Son Heung-Min
Everton's makeshift backline struggled with the pace out wide that Brighton had last week and this is where Tottenham can win the game on Saturday.
Son Heung-min is one of the quickest players in the Premier League and we're expecting him to dominate the Everton defence this weekend should he play off the left-hand side.
The Toffees are without their three right-backs for the trip to the capital meaning that centre-back Mason Holgate is likely to fill in despite the fact that the club are actively looking to sell the defender.
Pace down Everton's right will provide the key to a Tottenham victory
Sean Dyche will play on the counter-attack and not look to afford the Tottenham attackers much time or space but we believe that Son and co will work their magic and guide Spurs to their first win of the new season.
