Date/Time: Saturday 18th August 2018 (Kick-off 3 PM)
On Saturday afternoon, Everton host Southampton at Goodison Park in the Premier League, as both team’s search for their first league win of the campaign.
Everton opened their league campaign with a 2-2 draw at new boys Wolves, after veteran centre-back Phil Jagielka was dismissed in the first half. Southampton kicked off their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Burnley at St Marys.
The opening day draw for the Toffees means they have now won two of their last eight games in the top-flight. However, the opening day performance in new boss Marco Silva’s first competitive game was encouraging. The performance of big-money signing Richarlison was particularly promising, as the Brazilian scored a brace on his debut.
Everton are difficult to beat on home soil in the Premier League, as the only team to win at Goodison Park in the last 41 games in the top-flight, except the so-called ‘big six’, are Burnley.
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Southampton beat relegation narrowly last season. Their recent record for winning games in the top-flight is not great, as the Saints have won just two of their last 13 matches in the league.
The Saints are unbeaten in three away games in the top-flight. However, the visitors have won just two their last 17 games on their travels in the league.
Prediction
Home win and/or under 2.5 goals
