Everton vs Southampton Prediction & Tips
Following the jubilation over their victory in the Merseyside derby, Everton are looking to finish their Premier League (PL) season in the top six for the first time since the 2013/14 campaign. In many respects, Southampton look like the ideal rival, as Everton last lost a couple of league times to them was in 1998 and won by an average margin of 1.86 goals over the last 14 home games in PL. before his rival on duty.
Their performance at Goodison Park continues to be of concern to Everton, who have yet to emerge victorious in PL at this venue in 2021. In fact, Everton have only won 35% of their current 40 points at home this season. (G4, E2, P6). A half-time lead could be crucial, as Everton had one in all of their last four league wins at home, while losing five PL games at home, ending the first half tied – more than no other team in the league.
Southampton lost to Leeds for the week (3-0), suffering their sixth defeat in PL’s last seven games, and are now just eight points above the relegation zone. Notably, the “Saints” lost the second half without being able to score goals in four of those six debacles, being unable to meet a +1 handicap three times.
The visitor is on a losing streak of four straight away losses at PL, conceding a hefty average of 4.25 goals per game during that span. Worryingly, Southampton also conceded at least three goals during one half in each of their last three knockdowns during that span.
Players to watch: Richarlison scored the winning goal for Everton in their latest win against Southampton (November 2019) and has scored four goals in his last four official appearances, seeing the opponent’s goal three times before half-time. The ‘Toffees’ nemesis will be Danny Ings, who scored Southampton’s first goal in five of the seven PL games where he managed to score, but none of his five previous PL games against Everton where he saw the rival goal have ended in victory. (E2, P3).
Highlight: Everton are unbeaten in six league games played on the heels of a win at Anfield the previous day (W5, E1). All of those wins had a margin of two or more goals.
Everton – Southampton FREE TIPS
Everton – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
