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Everton v Brentford
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Kick Off: Saturday 23rd November at 15:00
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Competition: Premier League
Brentford travel to Goodison Park this Saturday, eager to secure their first points on the road after five consecutive away defeats. Meanwhile, Everton are equally desperate for a positive result as they look to steer clear of the relegation zone. Both sides will be feeling the pressure, setting the stage for a compelling clash.
⭐ Everton v Brentford Best Bets
Despite Everton being favourites to score first, there’s strong value in backing Brentford. While the Toffees odds to score first suggest they are favourites to do so, Brentford’s away form tells a different story. Although they are yet to earn a point on the road and average just 0.8 goals per away game compared to a robust three at home, Brentford have remarkably scored first in four of their five away fixtures. The only exception was against Liverpool, who boast the league’s best defence.
In contrast, Everton have struggled to make an early impact at Goodison Park. They’ve conceded first in three of their five home games and haven’t managed to score in the first half at home this season. Given these stats, backing Brentford to break the deadlock offers excellent value at 2.1.
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👕 Everton v Brentford Predicted XI
🔍 Everton v Brentford Players to Watch
🔵 Idrissa Gueye
Idrissa Gueye’s combative midfielder style makes this bet highly appealing. Averaging 1.7 fouls per game this season – the highest of any player in this fixture – Gueye is a consistent disruptor in the middle of the park. On Saturday, he’s likely to face Brentford’s midfield duo of Mathias Jensen and Christian Nørgaard, who excel at drawing fouls with their smart movement and ball retention, averaging 1.5 and 1.3 fouls drawn per game, respectively.
Given the physical battle expected in the center of the pitch and Gueye’s tendency to commit fouls when breaking up play, backing him to commit at least two fouls is a solid and well justified wager.
📂 Everton v Brentford Cheat Sheet
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💻 Everton v Brentford Form and Tactics
Everton enter this clash in unconvincing form, having won just one of their last five matches. Brentford, on the other hand, boast a more respectable recent record, with three wins from their last five outings. However, the Bees’ Achilles’ heel has been their away form, as they are yet to secure a single point on the road this season. Interestingly, if the league table was based solely on home performances, Brentford would sit at the top, but their struggles on their travels have left them 11th overall.
Thomas Frank’s side has developed a reputation for fast starts, frequently scoring early goals. Yet, their inability to maintain these leads has been a significant issue, as they have kept no clean sheets this season and concede an average of two goals per game.
For Everton, it’s been a season of inconsistency. Despite winning just twice this campaign, there are signs of resilience – losing only one of their last seven matches after starting the season with four consecutive defeats. A win at Goodison Park against Brentford could be pivotal in their quest to climb the table and distance themselves from the relegation zone.
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🏁 Everton v Brentford Ref Watch
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- Chris Kavanagh will take charge of this fixture, a decision that may not sit well with Everton fans. Kavanagh was the VAR official during the controversial incident in February 2022, when Manchester City’s Rodri handled the ball in the Everton penalty area, only for no penalty to be awarded – a decision that still lingers in the memories of the Goodison faithful.
- Kavanagh has shown Everton three red cards in the 13 matches he has officiated involving the club.
- This season, Kavanagh’s strict approach has been evident. Across his 12 games, he has averaged a hefty 6.75 yellow cards per match and issued three red cards. For context, his average cards per game last season was just 3.6. With his current trend of strict officiating, this game could see plenty of action in the card markets, making them well worth a look for bettors.
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