Everton FC vs West Ham United FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Everton FC vs West Ham United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Goodison Park is set for a compelling Premier League showdown as Everton welcome West Ham United. Their last meeting ended in a goalless stalemate, but with both teams pushing for crucial points, this one promises to be a more open and intense battle.

Both teams come into this clash eager to bounce back from disappointment. The hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolverhampton, while the visitors endured a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Newcastle—a game where they would have at least hoped for a point. 

Current Standings: Both teams are locked on 33 points, sitting side by side in the table. Everton hold 15th place, while their rivals trail just behind in 16th

Head-to-Head Record: With 29 wins in 57 games, it's Everton who holds the advantage in this rivalry, which has produced just 14 draws.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Everton FC Preview

Saturday’s clash will be a special one for David Moyes, as he faces the club where he achieved historic success. After guiding West Ham to their first trophy in 40 years—the Europa Conference League in 2023—he now stands in their way as Everton’s manager. With both sides desperate for points, Moyes must set sentiment aside and mastermind his former club’s downfall in a fight for crucial points. 

Moyes will relish the chance to get one over his former club, especially given Everton’s resurgence under his leadership. Since losing his first game back against Aston Villa, the Toffees have gone eight matches unbeaten, pulling 16 points clear of the relegation zone. More than just survival, a win this weekend could see them leapfrog teams like Manchester United and Tottenham, who are placed 13th and 14th in the table. 

Key Stats

1. Four of Everton's last five games have ended in draws.
2. Everton are unbeaten in their last four matches (W, W, D, D) at home. 
3. Everton scored 29% of their goals between 31-45 minutes,
4.. Everton has conceded goals in each of their last five Premier League games. 

Team News 

Everton will be without key attackers Armando Broja, Dwight McNeil, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Iliman Ndiaye for this clash. However, with no other injury or suspension concerns, Moyes still has plenty of options to keep their momentum going.

Everton Probable Starting Lineup -  Pickford (GK); O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Lindstrom, Doucoure, Harrison; Beto

West Ham United FC Preview

West Ham’s resurgence, marked by a 1-0 win over Arsenal and a 2-0 victory over Leicester, quickly unraveled as they fell to their 13th defeat of the season. A disappointing home loss to struggling Newcastle was their eighth at the London Stadium in the league, making an away trip a welcome change for the Hammers. West Ham find themselves level on points with Everton, but a victory could lift them from 16th to 13th, offering a crucial boost in their battle for a stronger league finish.

West Ham did manage to eke out a goalless draw against Everton earlier the season, where they went in with a 4-1-4-1 formation strengthening their defense to tackle Everton's 4-2-3-1 formation. While Potter has adopted 3-5-2 strategy in two of the last three games, he might look to employ the same tactics where they hold back their opponents as long as possible and score when Everton are most vulnerable during the final 15 minutes of the game. 

Key Stats 

1. West Ham have managed just four away wins this season, but notably, two of them have come in their last five outings.
2. The Hammers have shown their edge against struggling sides, winning four of their last six clashes against teams in the bottom six.
3. West Ham scores 28% of their goals between the period of 31-45.
4. West Ham managed to keep a clean sheet in two of their last three games. 

Team News 

West Ham will be without Niclas Füllkrug, Cresencio Summerville, and Vladimir Coufal, but with no suspension worries. 

West Ham Probable Starting Lineup -  Areola (GK); Cresswell, Kilman, Todibo; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse, Scarles; Kudus, Bowen

EVERTON FC vs WEST HAM UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

Despite recent mixed results, Everton enters as favorites, boasting an eight-game unbeaten run and Moyes' tactical insight. Most Bookmakers are favoring Everton at 2.18. While West Ham secured a prior win at Goodison, Everton's current form is compelling. Given their recent form, we back Everton to win. 

Everton to Win (2-1)

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