LiontipsEverton vs Watford. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (October 23, 2021).
Command Analysis
Everton's start to the new season has been underwhelming. In the EFL League Cup, the Toffees celebrated success against the modest Huddersfield (2:1), but then lost to QPR in a penalty shootout.
The Toffees chalked up 4 victories in the Premier League, and 2 matches eтded in a draw. Currently Everton are 8th in the table with 14 points. After beating Norwich City (2:0), Everton drew with Manchester United (1:1) and lost to West Ham (0:1) in the last round.
Delph, Gomes, Calvert-Lewin, and Richarlison, who has a knee injury, will not be able to enter the field today.
Claudio Ranieri was hired as head coach for Watford in October. He has to fix quite a difficult situation the club found itself in after the first 2 months of the 2021/2022 season. Watford passed the first round of the EFL League Cup, having outplayed Crystal Palace (1:0), only to be defeated by the representatives of the Championship Stoke City (1:3).
The Hornets are 16th in the Premier League after 8 rounds of the tournament, with 7 points (2 victories and 1 draw). In the last match, Watford were devastated by Liverpool (0:5).
King, Etebo, Sierralta, and Kabasele, who has a thigh injury, have been ruled out of this fixture.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 6 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet played in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
We predict the victory for the Toffees in this fixture. They have a stronger team on paper, with many high-skilled players. Everton have a lot of motivation to improve their tournament position, and will strive to secure three points at home.
Our prediction — Everton to win
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matches, the opponents didn't score more than two goals. We think that this game will follow a similar scenario, as both sides have some problems with performance.
Second bet — total under 2,5 goals
