Tournament: EFL Cup England
Venue: Goodison Park (Liverpool)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 27, 2024, 14:45
In the Round of 64 of the English League Cup, Everton hosts Doncaster on August 27, 2024. The Premier League side is heavily favored to win, but with their recent form and squad changes, this match could be more competitive than expected.
Key Stats and Trends
- Recent Form: Everton has won only one of their last seven matches, reflecting a rough patch for the club.
- Cup Performance: Everton typically prioritizes league survival over cup runs, especially given their recent financial troubles.
- First Half Performance: Everton wins the first half in 25% of their matches.
Doncaster:
- Recent Form: Doncaster has been in good form, winning seven of their last ten matches, albeit at a lower league level.
- Cup Performance: Doncaster is motivated in cup competitions as a chance to test themselves against higher-league opponents.
- First Half Performance: Doncaster wins the first half in 44% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Everton: Despite narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Everton's financial issues have led to significant changes in their squad. They’ve offloaded key players like Amadou Onana but reinvested in areas like defense and midfield. While they may not be fully focused on the League Cup, a convincing win could boost morale.
Doncaster: Doncaster, under Grant McCann, has shown resilience in League Two. They have started the season well and will view this cup tie as an opportunity to test themselves against top-tier opposition. Their defensive solidity and ability to win first halves make them a potentially tricky opponent for a struggling Everton.
Possible Starting Lineups
Everton (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Pickford
- Defenders: Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, Young
- Midfielders: Gueye, Iroegbunam, McNeil, Doucouré, Harrison
- Forward: Calvert-Lewin
Doncaster (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Sherman-Lowe
- Defenders: Senior, Wood, Anderson, Sterry
- Midfielders: Broadbent, Bailey, Gibson, Clifton, Molyneux
- Forward: Ironside
Head-to-Head Matches
Everton and Doncaster met in the League Cup last year, where Everton won 2-1 away from home. With the match being played at Goodison Park this time, the "Blues" are expected to perform even better.
Free Prediction for the Match: Everton vs Doncaster
Despite their struggles, Everton will look to secure a comfortable win in front of their home fans. We recommend betting on Everton to win with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.98).
Prediction: Everton to Win with a -1.5 Goal Handicap
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