Preview & Prediction: Everton FC vs Brentford FC

The upcoming clash between Everton FC and Brentford FC on November 23, 2024, promises to be an intriguing contest given their previous encounters and current form. Historically, Everton has had the upper hand with four wins out of their last eight meetings; however, the last match between these two sides saw Brentford edge out a narrow 3-2 victory. Both teams have struggled with consistency this season, with Everton struggling at home, averaging only 1 point per game, and Brentford yet to secure any points away from home.

With both sides showing vulnerabilities—Everton at Goodison Park and Brentford on their travels—the match could go either way. Importantly, previous meetings between these teams have delivered an average of 2.63 goals per match and a high frequency (63%) of both teams scoring, indicating an open and potentially high-scoring game.

The key to this game might lie in defensive organization and taking advantage of set-pieces. Potential bettors might expect goals from both sides given their historical tendency to both score and concede. Given these details, the most likely outcomes lean towards a scoring draw or a narrow win for either side. Stay cautious with definitive predictions and consider wagering on markets like Over 2.5 goals or Both Teams to Score.

Insights

• Everton holds a historical advantage with 4 wins over Brentford’s 2 in their last 8 encounters.
• In head-to-head matchups, 25% of games have ended in a draw.
• Matches between the two teams average 2.63 goals per game.
• Both teams have seen BTTS (Both Teams To Score) occur in 63% of their matches against each other.
• Everton are currently in poor home form.
• Brentford’s away form is very poor, with no points earned on the road this season.
• Everton has averaged 1 point per game in home fixtures this season.
• Brentford has not secured any points per game in away matches in the current season.
• Last meeting’s result was a narrow 3-2 victory for Brentford.

Match Forecast

• Both teams are likely to engage in a battle of aerial dominance due to their shared strength in aerial duels.
• There might be a lot of action on the wings, with Everton focusing on attacking down the right and Brentford vulnerable to wing attacks.
• Everton’s ability to create scoring chances through set pieces and through balls could challenge Brentford’s weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances.
• Given Everton’s weakness in finishing scoring chances and Brentford’s strong finishing ability, Brentford may capitalize on any defensive lapses or turnovers.
• Both teams struggle to keep possession, so expect a transition-heavy game with frequent exchanges of possession.
• Everton may struggle to maintain their lead if they score, as both teams are vulnerable in protecting leads.
• Brentford’s strong ability to come back from losing positions could prove vital in countering Everton’s attacking threats.
• Free-kicks could be crucial for Everton, exploiting Brentford’s defenses, especially if Everton gets opportunities to shoot from direct free-kick situations.
• With both teams employing long ball tactics, expect a fast-paced game with rapid shifts from defense to attack and vice versa.

Match Facts

• In their last 8 encounters, Everton FC emerged victorious 4 times, drew 2 matches, while Brentford FC claimed 2 wins, with a goal difference favoring Everton FC 13-8.
• Last season, Everton FC defeated Brentford FC in both fixtures: 1-0 at home and 3-1 away.
• Brentford FC has suffered defeat in their previous 5 away fixtures in the Premier League.
• Everton FC tends to score 40% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
• Brentford FC typically scores 23% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes.
• Brentford FC is on a 4-match losing streak away from home.
• Brentford FC hasn’t secured a victory in their last 3 encounters with Everton FC.
• Everton FC failed to score in 2 out of their 5 home games in the Premier League this season.
• Brentford FC failed to find the net in 1 of their 5 away fixtures in the Premier League this season.
• Brentford FC’s away record for this season stands at 0 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses.
• Dwight McNeil is Everton FC’s leading scorer with 3 goals, whereas Bryan Mbeumo tops Brentford FC with 8 goals.
• Michael Keane has received more yellow cards (4) than any other Everton FC player, while Kristoffer Ajer has 3 yellow cards for Brentford FC.
• A year ago, Everton FC was placed 20th in the table with 3 points; currently, they stand at 16th with 10 points.
• Brentford FC has conceded at least one goal in each of their last 11 matches.
• Brentford FC has scored in 12 consecutive matches.
• Everton FC wins the first half in 22% of their matches, compared to Brentford FC’s 32%.
• In terms of winning halftime, Everton FC wins 22%, whereas Brentford FC wins 32%.
• The latest matchup between these teams ended with Everton FC as the winner.
• Everton FC clinched their last victory over Brentford FC by a 1-goal margin.
• Everton FC wins 69% of home matches when leading 1-0.
• Brentford FC wins 28% of away matches when leading 0-1.
• When trailing 0-1 at home, Everton FC has a win percentage of 11%.
• Brentford FC has an 11% win rate when down 1-0 in away matches.
• Brentford FC has posted a stronger performance in the Premier League than Everton FC.
• Brentford FC’s form over the past 5 matches is better than Everton FC’s.
• Everton FC hasn’t scored in their last 2 fixtures.
• Everton FC has lost only 1 of their last 5 encounters against Brentford FC across all competitions.
• Everton FC has triumphed in 3 of their last 5 meetings against Brentford FC, with Brentford securing 1 win and 1 match ending in a draw.
• In their last 5 Premier League matchups, Everton FC has suffered just 1 loss to Brentford FC.
• Brentford FC has managed only 1 win in the last 5 Premier League clashes with Everton FC.
• On average, Everton FC scores 1.6 goals against Brentford FC, whereas Brentford FC scores 1 goal against Everton FC.
• The average number of goals in matches between Everton FC and Brentford FC is 2.6.
• The average number of first-half goals in Everton FC vs. Brentford FC games is 1.4.
• Everton FC averages 1.25 goals when playing at home, while Brentford FC scores an average of 1.48 goals when playing away.