Everton take on West Ham in the Premier League this evening at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees are off the back of a defeat to Wolves in the Carabao Cup but their domestic form – in the Premier League – has been decent if unspectacular so far.
They currently sit 12th in the division with just one defeat from five which is good going under David Moyes so far.
They are also yet to taste defeat in front of their own support since making the move from Goodison.
The Irons, meanwhile, sacked Graham Potter and moved quickly to land Nuno Espirito Santo having watched the Portuguese coach leave Nottingham Forest fans emotional with his exit.
Their start to the season has been dismal with one win and four losses from their opening five games.
Everton are the favourites at 8/13 with the Hammers as far out as 4/1. A draw is available at odds of 14/5.
Everton vs West Ham Match Odds
- Everton: 8/13
- Draw: 14/5
- West Ham: 4/1
Everton vs West Ham: Correct Score Prediction
Everton have a good chance of taking all three points for this one with August’s player of the month Jack Grealish in fine form.
We suspect a new manager bounce for West Ham might come with the effort but the squad are still struggling and could be narrowly defeated but show some spirit.
FootballBlog.co.uk’s score prediction for Everton vs West Ham: 2-1 home win (7/1)
Everton vs West Ham Bet Builder Tips
Here are three picks that make sense for Sunday’s showdown:
Everton win @ 8/13
The hosts are in better shape than their opponents this season so far and have the benefit of the consistency behind no changes in coaching staff in recent times.
The Toffees have two wins from five – with one draw – and are yet to lose at their new stadium.
They are odds-on for a reason and should, on paper anyway, be good value for money to take three points.
Beto first goal scorer @ 7/2
The Guinea-Bissau international is the joint top scorer for Everton so far this season – albeit with only two strikes – but he has looked dangerous and is always one chance away from netting.
At home against Premier League strugglers would present the ideal opportunity for the 27-year-old to find the net and he may do so early if he wants to build confidence and momentum.
Everton + 5.5 corners @ 4/5
West Ham have shipped 13 goals in the league so far this season and they give up plenty of chances, too.
Alphonse Areola has come up against a number of attempts on his goal this season and that has saw him make an average of one save per match. Put a few of them behind the posts and corner kicks will follow.
Everton should attack at home and have had 19 corners in their last three matches. Decent value, indeed.
FootballBlog.co.uk’s bet builder tips for Everton vs West Ham: (8.7/1)
Everton vs West Ham Team News
Jarrad Branthwaite remains sidelined for the hosts while Merlin Rohl’s groin injury will also keep him in the stands.
Nuno has the suspended Tomas Soucek out of action and Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also sidelined.
Everton vs West Ham Predicted Lineups
Everton: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Beto.
West Ham: Areola, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Magassa, Fernandes, Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville, Wilson.
