Everton vs Brentford: Betting Odds & Prediction
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An in-form Everton side host Brentford at Goodison Park on Saturday evening with both sides knowing a win would all but secure their Premier League status next season.
The hosts will be buoyed by a 2-0 victory over Liverpool on Wednesday, while Brentford secured a vital 5-1 win away at Luton Town last weekend. Everton secured a 3-1 away victory in the reverse fixture back in September.
Kick-off is set for 5:30pm UK time on Merseyside.
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Everton
Sean Dyche's side boast three wins in their last four, with all three coming on home soil. The only blemish was an alarming 6-0 away defeat at Chelsea, but Everton have rebounded with consecutive 2-0 wins over Nottingham Forest and their city rivals.
The Toffees now sit a comfortable six points clear of safety in 16th, knowing another three points should confirm their place in the division next season. Five goals scored in their last three at home without reply has seen a feel-good factor return to Goodison Park, which prepares to welcome a Brentford side who have had their fair share of struggles in away fixtures this term.
While 1.18 goals scored across the campaign has been disappointing, a return to form from striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has spearheaded a resurgent Everton attack. The Englishman has two goals in his last three outings on Merseyside, and looked to have found his form of old as he bulled the Liverpool defence en route to their historic victory on Wednesday night.
The solidity of the Everton backline was also clear to see in the derby, with Dyche's men registering three consecutive clean sheets in front of their home fans. The six goals shipped at Stamford Bridge rightly raised concerns, but the Toffees haven't let the result affect them in their subsequent performances.
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Brentford
After a disappointing campaign, Thomas Frank's side have at least steadied the ship to pull away from an ongoing fight at the foot of the table. Five matches without defeated, including back-to-back wins over fellow strugglers Sheffield United and Luton Town have left them in 15th, ten points clear of safety and four ahead of their opponents on Saturday.
Brentford's form on the road has been a major concern, with the Bees averaging only 0.82 points in away matches so far, but they have are undefeated in their last two on their travels. Frank's men were unfortunate not to leave Villa Park with all three points, eventually drawing 3-3, before securing a resounding 5-1 victory at Kenilworth Road last time out.
The result significantly boosted their average goals scored on the road, which now sits at 1.47, but it's in the goals conceded column where the main concerns lie. An average of 1.71 shipped has cost them dearly, though injuries to key defenders such as Ben Mee and Rico Henry hasn't helped their cause.
Prediction
Everton's recent home form rightly makes them favourites for the clash on Saturday evening. Though the loser is still unlikely to face the drop, the winner will almost certainly pull away for good and maintain their place in the league for next season.
Despite Brentford's recent resurgence, their defence has conceded far too many on the road this term. Coupled with the return to form of the Everton attack, led by Calvert-Lewin, OddsNow back the home side to secure a third consecutive win at Goodison Park this weekend.