Everton - Southampton Football prediction

Everton and Southampton face each other at Goodison Park in a match for the second round of the Premier League. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 5 games won 3 and drew 2. However, in the last clash at this stadium for the Premier League on 05-05-2018, the game ended in a draw by (1-1). The goals of the game were scored by T. Davies (90 ') for Everton and N. Redmond (56') for Southampton. Special attention is required for the home / away condition, as both teams present significantly different results in their home and away games.

Everton Analysis

The home side are up for a 2-2 draw with a 2-2 draw in their league debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home games Everton have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games but his attack has regularly scored as he has scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games.

Everton enter this round after a 2-2 draw at Wolverhampton. One of the great valences of the class of the house is the ability that shows in a situation of disadvantage, being that most of the times they can give a good answer. Everton has some difficulties in aerial football, given the low average height of their players. It is expected that the home emblem will play in a 4-3-3, where the three most advanced pieces are Richarlison, Tosun and Walcott. The Everton coach will not be able to count on André Gomes, James McCarthy and Calvert-Lewin for being injured.

Analysis of Southampton

The away team are in the second round after a draw in their league debut against Burnley (0-0) This is a team that has curiously been stronger outside than at home because in the last 30 matches 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 matches played for all competitions, Southampton have won 3, drawn 3 and lost 4. The team has conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, so there are defensive processes that need to be improved.

Southampton enter this journey after a draw, to zero, in the reception to the Burnley. Contrary to the "enemy" of this round, the Southampton tends to act in a 5-2-3, privileging a more offensive game, where the three men more advanced Redmond, Austin and Armstrong. The visiting set usually practices a football in counterattacks, more disorganized, trying to take advantage of any mistake of the opponent. The coach of the outsiders should be able to count on all the participants for this action.