The Matchday 37 clash in the Premier League between Everton and Southampton will take place on May 18 at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Everton vs. Southampton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Everton
Despite having no tournament motivation, the Liverpool side surprisingly defeated Fulham 3-1 away in the last round. The team last scored more than two goals in the league in early February when they thrashed Leicester 4-0 at home. Notably, David Moyes' side has managed only two wins in their last 11 Premier League matches (6 draws and 3 losses). The club is positioned 13th and cannot climb higher in the standings.
- Both teams scored in 9 of Everton's last 13 Premier League matches.
- The club has suffered only three defeats in their last 16 Premier League matches (6 wins and 7 draws).
- At home, the Liverpool side has a 6-match winless streak in the league (5 draws and 1 loss).
Predicted lineup for Everton (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford – Vitaliy Mykolenko, Michael Keane, Ashley Young, Jarrad Branthwaite – Idrissa Gueye, James Garner – Abdoulaye Doucouré, Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Harrison – Beto Gomes.
Defender James Tarkowski and midfielder Orel Mangala are out due to injuries.
Southampton
The team has failed to win in their last 12 consecutive Premier League matches. During this series, the club has drawn three times and suffered nine defeats. In the last round, Simon Rusk's side surprised by holding Manchester City to a 0-0 draw at home. The club has only 12 points and will remain at the bottom of the standings.
- A maximum of three goals were scored in the club's last five Premier League matches.
- In their last 25 away Premier League matches, Southampton has secured only one victory (5 draws and 19 losses).
- Both teams scored in 7 of the club's last 9 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Southampton (3-4-2-1)
Aaron Ramsdale – Jack Stephens, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis – James Bree, Wellington, Lesley Ugochukwu, Flynn Downes – Mateusz Fernandes, Kamaldeen Sulemana – Tyler Dibling.
Referee
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 25 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 114;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 12%.
Everton vs. Southampton: Match Prediction
Neither opponent has any tournament motivation at the season's end, so they can play freely and may opt for open football. Despite decent defensive stats, the Liverpool side does not particularly impress at home. The club has not won at Goodison Park in their last six Premier League matches, conceding in all of them.
At the same time, the Liverpool side has been scoring more frequently, finding the net in 7 of their last 8 home league matches. Southampton has kept a clean sheet in only one away Premier League game this season. However, the club has scored in 7 of their last 9 away league matches. I expect both teams to score in the upcoming match, as has happened in 5 of their last 6 encounters at Goodison Park in the league.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
