The Matchday 24 clash in the Premier League between Everton and Leicester will take place on February 1 at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Everton vs. Leicester: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Everton
The Liverpool side successfully navigated their last two Premier League fixtures, defeating Tottenham at home (3-2) and then winning away against Brighton (1-0). Prior to this, the club had gone six games without a victory in the Premier League (3 draws and 3 losses). It's also worth noting that Everton had not won two consecutive Premier League matches since April of last year. David Moyes' team remains in 16th place but has extended their lead over the bottom three to seven points.
Defender Seamus Coleman, midfielder Dwight McNeil, and forwards Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti will miss the match due to injuries. Midfielder Orel Mangala is out for the season with a knee injury.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 7 of Everton's last 8 Premier League games.
- At least one team failed to score in 11 of Everton's last 13 Premier League matches.
- The club has suffered just one first-half defeat in their last nine league games (3 wins and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Everton (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford – Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarred Branthwaite – Idrissa Gueye, Orel Mangala – Abdoulaye Doucouré, Iliman Ndiaye, Jesper Lindstrøm – Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Leicester
In the last round, the club secured only their fourth victory in the current Premier League season. Playing away, Leicester overcame Tottenham (2-1). Before this, the team had endured a seven-game losing streak in the league. It was also the first time since December 8 that Ruud van Nistelrooy's side scored more than one goal. Leicester has moved out of the relegation zone but is only one point clear.
Due to injuries, midfielder Abdul Issahaku and defender Ricardo Pereira will not play. Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi's participation is in doubt.
- The number "2" has appeared in the final scoreline in five of Leicester's previous Premier League matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in Leicester's last six away Premier League games.
- In their last nine away league games, Leicester has scored only two second-half goals.
Predicted lineup for Leicester (4-2-3-1)
Jakub Stolarczyk – Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen, Wout Faes, James Justin – Harry Winks, Boubakary Soumaré – Bobby Decordova-Reid, Bilal El Khannous, Jordan Ayew – Jamie Vardy.
Referee
Darren Bond (England)
Matches – 9 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 11%.
Everton vs. Leicester: Match Prediction
Both clubs will be in high spirits after their victories in the last round, particularly as they were achieved away against higher-ranked opponents. However, regardless of the outcome of this upcoming match, both teams will remain in the lower part of the league table and will be fighting for survival in the Premier League for the rest of the season. Therefore, points gained in a match against a direct competitor are crucial and can only be secured through attacking play.
Leicester ranks among the worst in terms of defensive play, conceding more than two goals on average per match. It is highly likely that Leicester will concede in this game, but they are also expected to find the back of the net. The bet "Both teams to score – yes" has won in 14 of Leicester's last 17 away Premier League matches. Everton is much stronger defensively, yet they have conceded in 5 of their last 6 league matches. Additionally, it should be noted that there has been an exchange of goals in 7 of the last 9 head-to-head encounters between these opponents at Goodison Park in the Premier League.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
