Mark Flekken has been a busy figure between the posts, averaging 5 saves per game in the Premier League. This is largely due to Brentford conceding an average of 7 shots on target per game, a figure among the highest in the league.

While Everton have only averaged 3.91 shots on target per game this season, this number is likely to rise as they play at Goodison Park against a Brentford side that struggles defensively on the road. With Everton expected to take the initiative and Brentford often leaving their goalkeeper exposed, Flekken reaching three saves seems a highly likely outcome.

The Toffees have averaged 4.18 corners per game this season, a modest figure showing their ability to generate a fair number of corners. What makes this bet particularly appealing though is Brentford’s defensive setup, which tends to concede a high volume of corners with teams playing against them averaging 7.64 corners against per game, the second-most in the Premier League.

With Everton playing at home and likely pressing forward to exploit Brentford’s weaknesses, the odds of the Toffees winning five or more corners look strong.

Yoane Wissa has been a pivotal figure in Brentford’s attacking lineup this season. With seven goals and an assist to his name, he’s consistently posed a threat in the final third. Averaging 1.1 shots on target per game from 1.9 attempts, Wissa’s offensive output is second only to Bryan Mbeumo in the Brentford squad.

Given his involvement in nearly every attacking move, Wissa is likely to feature prominently if Brentford create chances at Goodison Park. His efficiency in front of goal makes him a strong candidate to register at least one shot on target, making the bet at 1.57 appealing. There are good odds on this selection as Wissa picked up an injury after the Bournemouth game and so is not guaranteed to start. There has been no further information on this though and he should play.

Matches involving Everton have seen an average of 10.36 corners this season, while Brentford’s games have averaged 12.18. Neither side typically generates a high number of corners, but both tend to concede plenty, creating the potential for a high corner count.

This fixture is crucial for both teams—Everton are under pressure with manager Sean Dyche’s job on the line, while Brentford are still searching for their first away point of the season. With both sides likely to push forward in search of a vital result, we can expect a more open, attacking game, which should lead to plenty of corners. Given the stakes and the attacking intent on both sides, backing over 10.5 corners looks like a solid selection.

Iliman Ndiaye has proven to be a player who frequently draws fouls, averaging 1.4 fouls per game in the Premier League this season. His skilful dribbling and ability to beat defenders often leave opponents with little choice but to foul him in order to stop his progress.

In this match, Ndiaye is likely to face off against Sepp van den Berg, who has committed 0.7 fouls per game on average this season. While van den Berg is not a particularly foul-prone defender, Ndiaye’s quick movement and ability to take on defenders will likely force him into committing fouls as he tries to contain the dynamic forward. Given Ndiaye’s tendency to draw fouls and the style of play he brings to the game, backing him to be fouled at 1.44 offers solid value.

Everton’s defensive struggles this season have meant that goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been busy. On average, the Toffees allow 4.6 shots on target per game, which has resulted in Pickford making 2.8 saves per match. With Brentford averaging 5.4 shots on target per game in the Premier League, it’s highly likely that Pickford will face a significant number of attempts on his goal.

Brentford’s attacking intent, combined with Everton’s leaky defence that concedes 1.55 goals per game on average, makes it almost certain that Pickford will be called upon to make multiple saves. Backing him to make at least three saves at odds of 1.83 offers strong value, considering the volume of shots he is expected to face.