Preview & Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Everton FC
On August 24th, 2024, Tottenham Hotspur will face off against Everton in what promises to be a closely contested Premier League match. Historically, Tottenham have the upper hand with 14 wins out of the last 36 meetings, compared to Everton’s 7 wins, while 15 matches have ended in draws. The last encounter between these two sides saw Tottenham edge out a 3-2 victory.
Tottenham are showing average form at home, while Everton have been fairly strong on the road. When these teams meet, the matches tend to be competitive with an average of 2.64 goals per game and both teams scoring 53% of the time.
In terms of current season performance, Tottenham have been securing an average of 1 point per game at home, whereas Everton have managed 0.83 points per game in their away fixtures. Given the historical data, recent form, and scoring trends, we can expect a hard-fought match with a likely chance of both teams finding the back of the net. A close scoreline seems probable, with perhaps a slight edge to Tottenham due to their home advantage.
Insights
- Tottenham Hotspur have historically fared better in head-to-head matches, winning 14 out of the last 36 meetings.
- 15 out of the 36 previous matches between Tottenham and Everton have ended in a draw.
- The most recent encounter between the two teams ended with a 3-2 victory for Tottenham Hotspur.
- Matches between Tottenham and Everton have averaged 2.64 goals per game.
- Both teams have scored (BTTS) in 53% of their previous matches.
- Tottenham Hotspur have an average home form this season, with 1 point per game at home.
- Everton have a relatively good away form this season, averaging 0.83 points per game on the road.
- Tottenham seem to have a slight historical edge but the outcome could be unpredictable given the frequent draws and BTTS rate in past encounters.
Match Forecast
- Tottenham will likely dominate possession and control the game in Everton’s half.
- There will likely be many attacking plays down the right side from both teams.
- Tottenham’s strength in attacking set pieces will pose a significant threat to Everton.
- Everton’s aerial strength may help them counter Tottenham’s set-piece strategies.
- Both teams might struggle to finish scoring chances effectively.
- Everton may exploit Tottenham’s weakness in aerial duels and defending against wing attacks.
- Tottenham could create and attempt many long-shot opportunities due to Everton’s weakness in defending long shots.
- Everton’s aggressive play style may lead to fouls in dangerous areas, favoring Tottenham’s set-piece prowess.
- Tottenham’s non-aggressive approach might lead to few fouls, reducing Everton’s set-piece opportunities.
- Everton’s tendency to lose possession can lead to Tottenham’s control of the game.
- Tottenham’s difficulty in protecting a lead could make the game competitive till the end.
- Everton’s vulnerability to counter-attacks might be exploited by Tottenham’s wide play and short passing game.
Match Facts
- In the last 32 home games against Everton FC, Tottenham Hotspur have secured 20 victories, drawn 8 times, and lost 4 times. The goal difference at these matches stands at 63-32 in Tottenham’s favour.
- Considering the past 64 encounters overall, Tottenham Hotspur have won 29 games, drawn 26, and lost 9 to Everton FC. The goal tally is 104-64 in favour of Tottenham.
- Last season’s match results were 2-1 in favour of Tottenham Hotspur (at home), and a 2-2 draw (away at Everton).
- Tottenham Hotspur have remained unbeaten in their last 3 home fixtures against Everton FC.
- Tottenham Hotspur have managed to find the net in each of their last 8 matches.
- Spurs win the first half in 30% of their matches, while Everton do so in 25%.
- Tottenham Hotspur win 30% of halftimes, whereas Everton achieve this 25% of the time.
- The last encounter between these teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
- When Tottenham Hotspur lead 1-0 at home, they win 58% of those matches.
- When leading 0-1 away, Everton FC win 58% of their matches.
- Tottenham win 60% of home matches where they initially trail 0-1.
- Everton FC secure victories in merely 9% of their away games after conceding first.
- In the Premier League, Everton FC have performed better overall compared to Tottenham Hotspur.
- However, Tottenham Hotspur have outperformed Everton FC in the last 5 matches.
- Tottenham Hotspur have not lost any of their last 5 encounters with Everton FC across all competitions.
- In the last 5 meetings, Tottenham won 3, drew 2, and Everton didn’t secure any wins.
- Spurs have not lost any of their last 5 Premier League matches against Everton FC.
- Everton have failed to win any of their last 5 Premier League clashes against Tottenham.
- On average, Tottenham score 2.4 goals per match against Everton, who average 0.8 goals per match against Spurs.
- The average number of goals in matches between Tottenham and Everton stands at 3.2.
- Goals in the first half of Tottenham vs. Everton fixtures average 1.6.
- Tottenham Hotspur average 1.82 goals at home, while Everton FC average 1.16 goals away.