This is one of the most anticipated match in 33rd round of the English Premier League fixture in which Everton would host Arsenal at the Goodison Parks Stadium, home ground of the Toffees. The match is scheduled to kick-off today at exactly 14:05 PM. Both teams had of recent enjoyed a stellar performance in the league thus far and today, they will both be very determined to get the maximum 3 points here, thereby serving the individual goals of each team. The host, Everton have managed to regain their form back since Marco Silva finally understood that he needed to insist on Calvert-Lewin as a starter along side Sigurdsson, just to make it easier for him to prevent opponents from playing centrally, and probably had to forced the opponents to play out wide. This tactics had since then worked for Marco Silva as they have won their last two matches without conceding a goal. Therefore, the Toffees are coming to this game at a great moment to face Arsenal, with the team finally coming back to their best form. On the other hand, the guest Arsenal are having a great chance to make it into the top four this season just to secure the berth for the Champions League next season. The team is currently at its peak of recent with a lot of confidence and determination to fight for the top 4 on the league rankings. They obviously have a relatively light schedule and even this game when having to be a guest on Everton's pitch is not something too heavy for the gunners to claim all 3 points.
EVERTON
The host, Everton is currently sitting at the 10th position on the league rankings with 43 points, after having managed to record a total of 12 wins, 7 draws and 13 defeats, since the start 2018/19 campaign. The hope for an European competition next season is probably out of reach for Marco Silva's team, as they are 10 points adrift the 5th place team. Therefore, the remaining 6 games left for the Toffees will probably be a test of tactics and formation for Marco Silva's team to prepare for the 2019/20 league next season. Although, the Toffees are having a good performance of recent winning two matches in a roll without conceding a goal, with one coming from an home win against Sarri's side Chelsea, and on the road against West Ham, with a 2-0 score line respectively. However, they will hope history doesn't repeat itself as they have been unlucky in their previous meetings, with Arsenal winning the lions share of the results between them. The Gunners have won 8 matches in their recent last 9 meetings in all competition, with Everton only managing just one win. Therefore, the Toffees must play to their best if they really want to get their revenge on the past results against Arsenal today.
ARSENAL
The visitors, Arsenal are currently sitting in 4th position on the league rankings with 63 points after 31 rounds of matches played. The Gunners will return to the Top 3 on the rankings above Tottenham with 66 points, and that is if they managed to defeat the Merseyside at the Goodison Park Stadium today. This will definitely be a mission and also a driving force for Unai Emery and his players to secure the 3 points, just to move them closer and cement their place for the European competition next season. The Gunners have already proven themselves to be a team full of skills and experience in the top 4 race, and they are the team with the greatest advantage to win a Champions League ticket next season, despite the rifting squad plagued by injuries. Although, playing at home will be an added advantage for the host due to their recent performance, but unfortunately, they will be facing a better Arsenal side, who are playing extremely sublimated with the Aubameyang - Lacazette duo in attack. Not to mention, Arsenal have beaten Everton this season, with the help of this deadly attacking duo scoring in the 56th and 59th minutes respectively to give Arsenal a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Since the defeat against the defending champion Manchester city, the Gunners are now unbeaten in their last 6 rounds, with 4 wins and 2 draws. Part of the victory was against Solskjaer Red Devil's team, whom they managed to brush aside 2-0 at home.
So with this, Unai Emery's team will be highly motivated to win this match just to create an important hinge towards the end of the season.
PRE-MATCH FACT
- Arsenal has scored 2 or more goals in the last 9/10 matches against Everton in all competition.
- Everton have scored 2 or more goals in the last 3 games played at home in the Premier League.
- Arsenal have won 8 of their last 9 matches against Everton in all competitions.
- Arsenal have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches in the Premier League.
- Everton have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in Premier League.
PREDICTION
The both teams are coming to this game on a high confidence, with a lot of quality players and offensive probable line up. So for this game, I can only imaging a goal galore scenario with both teams playing extremely well in attacks in their previous matches. Although, the guest might probably find a way to defeat the host as they have done in the past, but banking on both teams scoring and over goals will surely be a safe bet here.
MY PICK
- Both Teams To Score @ Odd 1.55
- Total Goals Over 2.5 @ 1.68
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