Southampton are looking to win three Premier League matches in a row for the first time in four years when they travel to Everton on Thursday evening.
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side beat Watford 3-1 and followed that up with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City, and success at Goodison Park would be the Saints’ ninth away win of the season.
Everton vs Southampton Latest Odds
Everton are unbeaten in nine Premier League games at home and are 11/10 (2.10) favourites with bet365 to make it 10 in style with victory.
Southampton have won a Premier League game at Goodison Park just once in their history and they are 5/2 (3.50) to double that tally on Thursday, which would give them the third-best away record in the league this season.
Just one of the last seven league meetings between these sides has finished all square and another draw is available at 5/2 (3.50).
Everton vs Southampton Team News
Mason Holgate and Alex Iwobi both went off in Everton’s defeat at Tottenham, however while the defender is out, the winger starts. Anthony Gordon returns to Carlo Ancelotti’s starting lineup.
Hasenhuttl will be without Jannik Vestergaard and Yan Valery while Moussa Djenepo is also out, and Sofiane Boufal and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg do not feature.
Everton: Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Mina, Digne; Iwobi, Gomes, Davies, Gordon; Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison
Southampton: McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Stephens, Bednarek, Bertrand; Armstrong, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Redmond; Adams, Ings
Everton vs Southampton Preview
Realistically there is little but pride at stake for these teams, with a Europa League spot likely out of reach even if eighth does become a qualifying place.
However, those hoping for an open affair on Merseyside could be disappointed with Everton’s four matches since the restart seeing just five goals – the lowest in the division.
Southampton have been amongst the goals recently, netting seven in their last four, but their defensive prowess was on show at the weekend as they fended off 25 shots from Man City to keep a clean sheet.
Everton vs Southampton Tips and Predictions
Just two of the eight matches involving these clubs since the restart have seen goals at both ends and opposing that once again pays out at Evens (2.0) with bet365.
Also worthy of consideration is under 2.5 goals at 10/11 (1.91), which would have landed just six times at Goodison Park this season.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Both Teams to Score: No at Evens (2.0) for a 1pt stake with bet365
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