Everton

Everton-Chelsea

Chelsea take on Everton at Goodison Park.

Everton | WLWDW | 18th | Top Scorer: A. Doucouré (4)

If Everton keep up their good run of form, they're sure to move up the table and away from the danger zone. They've won 3 out of their last 5 games. With an average of 1.59 xG (expected goals) per game, Everton rank 8th in the league so they're likely to get their fair share of chances here. They'll look for another quality defensive performance from Vitalii Mykolenko. He has been a key leader with 22 tackles won this season (9th in the EPL). Ashley Young will be leaned on for creativity. He has been a top distributor all season, recording 24 passes into the box over the year (27th in the EPL).

Chelsea | LWLDW | 10th | Top Scorer: N. Jackson (6)

After 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, Chelsea currently sit mid-table in 10th. A closer look at Chelsea's attack this season shows they have averaged 13.4 shots per match (4.9 of which have been on target). That shot accuracy has contributed to their season average of 1.9 xG (expected goals) per match coming into this one. Conor Gallagher will be looking to unlock Everton's defence. With 4 assists so far this season, he's currently 11th in the Premier League.

Everton-Chelsea Prediction: 0-3

It's hard to see anything other than three points for Chelsea on the road here. Their strength in attack and in defence should be plenty.

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Strong defensive display gives Everton the win.

Dwight McNeil scored the match's first goal for Everton in the 79th minute. Abdoulaye Doucouré extended lead for Everton in the 86th minute which looked to make the closing stages more comfortable, and Beto put on the finishing touches with a third goal in the 96th to get them the 3-0 win.

The Overview

• The Toffees' counter-attacking style was effective, as they registered 21 shots.
• Despite the loss, the Magpies had plenty of chances of their own, getting away 13 shots in the match.
• Although they got the win, the Toffees were wasteful in front of goal, only getting 29% of their total shots on target.
• In the process of picking up the three points, Idrissa Gana Guèye, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Beto found their way into the referee's book.

The Details

Dwight McNeil had a field day, registering 15 crosses. The Magpies completed 222 more passes than the Toffees but ultimately weren't able to make it count as they lost the game.

It's another win for Everton as they make it two on the bounce. Meanwhile, Newcastle taste defeat, ending their winning streak.

Both squads play next on Sunday, December 10th. Everton meet Chelsea at Goodison Park, while Newcastle meet Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Can the Toffees make it three wins in a row? Will the Magpies put this disappointment behind them?

Everton go home with all three points after win over Forest.

After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Dwight McNeil got the opener for Everton in the 67th minute. This lone goal proved decisive, as Everton held on to beat Forest and take all three points.

The Overview

• With what little of the ball the Toffees had (38%), they were creative with it, generating 12 shots.
• Despite the loss, the Tricky Trees had plenty of chances of their own, getting away 13 shots in the match.
• Although they got the win, the Toffees were wasteful in front of goal, only getting 25% of their total shots on target.

The Details

Dwight McNeil was relentless, getting 12 crosses into the opposition box. For Forest, Murillo was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. The Tricky Trees completed 234 more passes than the Toffees but ultimately weren't able to make it count as they lost the game.

Everton get back to winning ways. Meanwhile, it's more misery for Forest as they lose again.

Next up, Forest meet Fulham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday, December 6th. While Everton take on Newcastle at Goodison Park on Thursday, December 7th. Will the Tricky Trees halt their terrible form? Can the Toffees win again?

Man United ease to victory over Everton.

Man United had a great start in this one with an early Alejandro Garnacho goal after being found by Diogo Dalot. Marcus Rashford added another to put Man United 2-0 up after 56th minutes. Anthony Martial put the match away with a third in the 75th minute, and Everton were shutout as Man United secured a comfortable win.

The Overview

• United managed nine shots with their 50% possession.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if United had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 44%.
• Everton lacked discipline, picking up three yellow cards in the game. Ashley Young, Abdoulaye Doucouré and Idrissa Gana Guèye all ended up in the referee's book.

The Details

Diogo Dalot was one step ahead all game, recording 3 interceptions. Bruno Fernandes kept the ball nicely with a pass completion rate of 86%. Neither team showed a superior passing game. The Toffees had 439 completed passes while United completed 437 passes.

Man United's winning streak rolls on. Meanwhile, Everton's mixed form continues.

Both squads play next on Saturday, December 2nd. Everton meet Forest at The City Ground, while Man United take on Newcastle at St James' Park. Will the Toffees improve their form? Can United keep their great form going?

Everton take three points away from Selhurst Park.

Vitalii Mykolenko netted the first goal of the match for Everton in the first minute following an assist by Jack Harrison. After the first, Everton proceeded to add on 2 more goals. Palace nearly kept up in this high-scoring affair, scoring 2 of their own, but it wasn't enough as Everton narrowly took the win in this exciting match.

The Overview

• Without seeing a lot of the ball (34% possession), the Toffees managed to muster eight shots.
• Despite the loss, the Eagles had plenty of chances of their own, getting away 13 shots in the match.
• The Toffees' accuracy paid off well, 50% of their shots were on target.

The Details

Dwight McNeil was relentless, getting 7 crosses into the opposition box. The Eagles lost on the day but managed to complete 308 more passes than the Toffees, highlighting their technical strength.

Everton are back to winning ways. Meanwhile, Palace's mixed form continues.

Next up, Palace take on Luton at Kenilworth Road Stadium on Saturday, November 25th. While Everton meet Man United at Goodison Park on Sunday, November 26th. Will the Eagles improve their form? Can the Toffees win again?

A point apiece for Everton and Brighton.

Both teams scored 1 goal in this one to ultimately split the points. The Toffees may have secured the 3 points if not for an inadvertent own goal by Ashley Young in the 84th minute.

The Overview

• The Seagulls completely dominated the ball with 80% possession, but couldn't get the all-important winner.
• The teams created a similar amount of chances, with the Toffees registering 10 to the Seagulls' 7.

The Details

Dwight McNeil had a field day, registering 6 crosses. For Brighton, Pascal Groß continually probed down the flank, getting 8 crosses into the box. Both teams showed flashes in the passing game. Play was dominated by the Seagulls, who completed a huge 642 more passes than the Toffees.

Everton's unpredictable form continues. Meanwhile, Brighton earn their second draw in a row.

Next up, Everton meet Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, November 11th. While Brighton will be confident against a lowly Sheffield United side on Sunday, November 12th. Can the Toffees do better next time? Will the Seagulls start a run of draws?