Tournament: Premier League England
Venue: Goodison Park (Liverpool)
Game Time: August 17, 2024, 10:00
In the opening round of the English Premier League on August 17, 2024, Everton will host Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park. Everton, under Sean Dyche, will aim to start the season with a win, especially with Brighton's new coach, Fabian Hürzeler, making his debut in the Premier League.
Key Statistics and Trends
Everton:
- Recent Form: Everton has won only 1 out of their last 5 matches.
- Home Advantage: Despite their struggles, playing at Goodison Park provides Everton with a significant boost.
- First Half Performance: Everton wins the first half in 24% of their matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion:
- Recent Form: Brighton has won 3 matches in a row.
- Consistency: Brighton is unbeaten in their last 5 meetings with Everton, though the last two encounters ended in 1-1 draws.
- First Half Performance: Brighton wins the first half in 31% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Everton: Everton narrowly avoided relegation last season and has seen a challenging offseason with the sale of key players like Onana and Godfrey. However, they have managed to bolster their defense with the signing of O'Brien. Under Sean Dyche, Everton is known for their pragmatic and solid approach, and they will rely on their home advantage to secure a positive result.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Brighton, under new management with Fabian Hürzeler, is entering a period of transition. The team’s attacking style under De Zerbi brought them to the Europa League last season, but with key changes, including the departure of Gross and the arrival of Wieffer from Feyenoord, the team is still finding its rhythm under the new coach.
Probable Starting Lineups
Everton (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Pickford
- Defenders: Mykolenko, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Coleman
- Midfielders: McNeil, Doucouré, Lindstrom, Gueye, Garner
- Forward: Calvert-Lewin
Brighton & Hove Albion (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Steele
- Defenders: Barco, Igor Julio, Webster, Moder
- Midfielders: Wieffer, Baleba, Gilmour, Joao Pedro, Adingra
- Forward: Welbeck
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton is unbeaten in their last 5 encounters with Everton. However, the last two meetings in the previous season ended in 1-1 draws.
Free Prediction for the Match: Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Despite a challenging preseason, Everton has the advantage of playing at home and facing a Brighton side under a new and inexperienced Premier League coach. We recommend betting on Everton to win with "a 0 goal handicap" (odds – 1.79).
Prediction: Everton to win with a 0 goal handicap (odds – 1.79).
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