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Prediction – Everton 1 – 1 Brentford

Recent form

As Everton and Brentford prepare to go head-to-head in their Premier League clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, an analysis of their recent form suggests contrasting momentum for the two sides. Everton’s last five league games show a pattern of inconsistency. They had a solid 2-0 home win against Chelsea and an impressive 3-0 home win against Nottingham Forest, indicating their potential to perform well. However, these successes were interspersed with a 2–0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, a goalless draw at Burnley and a 1–0 defeat at home to Arsenal. This combination of results highlights Everton’s struggle to maintain consistent form, especially when it comes to turning chances into wins. In contrast, Brentford’s recent league results reflect a more positive trajectory. Despite a 2-0 setback at Wolverhampton Wanderers, they showed resilience and attacking prowess with a comprehensive 4-1 win at home to AFC Bournemouth and a remarkable 2-0 home win at Tottenham Hotspur. Their ability to pick up points through a 1-1 draw with Leeds United and a goalless draw against Tottenham Hotspur further underlines their defensive solidity and tactical discipline. This combination of defensive resilience and attacking efficiency has allowed Brentford to build momentum heading into their meeting with Everton. The absence of recent head-to-head data between the two teams leaves a gap in understanding their direct competitive dynamics. However, based on their current form, Brentford appear to have the edge in terms of momentum, with Everton needing to find consistency to challenge effectively in this upcoming fixture.

Everton Last 5 league games

Everton’s recent performances in the Premier League have been a mixture of resilience and occasional style, as evidenced by their last five games. The highlight was the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, where Everton showed defensive solidity and an effective counter-attack, despite having less possession. His ability to capitalize on set pieces, as seen with his two assists in this game, played a crucial role in securing the win. However, their struggle to maintain possession, evident by their 41% ball retention, persists as a recurring problem. Conversely, Everton’s 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest and 0-1 loss to Arsenal reveal vulnerabilities, especially when facing teams with strong midfield control. Against Nottingham Forest, Everton managed just 30% possession, highlighting the need for better ball retention and distribution under pressure. The absence of creative midfielders such as Idrissa Gueye, due to national team duties, exacerbates this problem. His absence, alongside fellow international Iliman Ndiaye, could affect the dynamism of Everton’s midfield, limiting their ability to control games and move effectively from defense to attack. Everton’s defensive unit, anchored by James Tarkowski and Jake O’Brien, showed resilience, notably in their clean-sheet performance against Chelsea, where they emerged victorious in a 2-0 win. This defensive robustness, combined with strategic use of set-pieces such as corners and free-kicks, often affords Everton scoring opportunities despite limited open-play possession. The projected line-up suggests a midfield brimming with energy and youth, with the likes of Dwight McNeil and Merlin Röhl expected to shoulder the creative load in Gueye’s absence. Going forward, Everton’s focus in their next match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium will likely be on disciplined defending and quick transitions. With a line-up that includes Tim Iroegbunam bringing youthful exuberance and Thierno Barry tasked with leading the line, Everton will look to exploit any defensive lapses from their opponents. The team’s ability to perform well away from home, as demonstrated in Chelsea’s victory, indicates the possibility of picking up points even against tough opposition, as long as they can maintain defensive rigor and take scoring opportunities when they present themselves.

Brentford Last 5 league games

Brentford’s recent performances in the Premier League show a team that has been tactically resilient and able to both dominate possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities. In their last five league games, the Bees have shown a balanced approach with mixed results – two wins, two draws and one defeat. Their last fixture, a goalless draw against Tottenham Hotspur, highlighted their defensive solidity as they successfully limited Spurs’ attacking threats, keeping a clean sheet and controlling 56% of possession. The standout result this term was a 4-1 win over AFC Bournemouth where Brentford’s attacking prowess was on full display. Despite having fewer corners and slightly less possession, they were clinical in front of goal, with three different players providing assists. This match highlights the team’s ability to exploit defensive weaknesses and suggests they are capable of producing high-scoring performances when their attacking unit clicks. Defensively, Brentford have been disciplined, receiving only a moderate number of yellow cards in these games. His ability to maintain his composure without resorting to aggressive tactics has been crucial, particularly in closely contested games such as the 1-1 draw against Leeds United. However, their 2-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers revealed vulnerabilities as they conceded goals despite controlling the majority of possession. This suggests that while their midfield is effective at holding onto the ball, the transition from defense to attack can sometimes lack the sharpness needed to break down organized defences. Looking ahead to the next match, Brentford will have to adapt to the absence of Frank Onyeka, called up to the national team. His absence could affect their midfield dynamic, putting more onus on Jordan Henderson and Yegor Yarmolyuk to control the tempo and provide defensive cover. The predicted line-up indicates a solid defensive base with Caoimhín Kelleher in goal and a back line with Rico Henry and Kristoffer Ajer. In attack, players like Kevin Schade and Igor Thiago will be instrumental in stretching the opposition and creating scoring opportunities. Brentford’s recent form and tactical flexibility suggest they are well-equipped to go into the next match with confidence, aiming to exploit their opponents’ weaknesses while remaining vigilant in defence.

Team news and injuries

Everton injuries and suspensions

• Idrissa Gueye (called up to the national team) Iliman Ndiaye (called up to the national team)

Brentford injuries and suspensions

• Frank Onyeka (Called up to the national team)

Head-to-head (H2H) registration and summary.

H2H Last 5

Detailed H2H analysis

The head-to-head record between Everton and Brentford reveals a fascinating dynamic that could influence the outcome of their next Premier League game. Historically, the games between these two teams have been closely contested, with neither team dominating the other comprehensively. Everton have generally had a slight advantage in terms of possession, as seen in three of the previous five meetings where they had more than 50% possession. However, Brentford have often been more effective from set pieces, consistently securing more corners in most games. This suggests that Brentford’s strength lies in taking advantage of set-piece opportunities, which could be crucial if Everton fail to maintain discipline in defensive situations. In terms of current squad availability, both teams are facing challenges due to the absence of key players. Everton will miss the services of Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye, who are absent due to national team duties. This could affect their stability in midfield, possibly hindering their ability to control possession as effectively as they have in previous encounters. On the other hand, Brentford will be without Frank Onyeka, which could affect the defensive capabilities of their midfield. Predicted line-ups suggest Everton could set up with a youthful midfield featuring Tyler Dibling and Merlin Röhl, whose energy could offset Gueye’s absence. Meanwhile, Brentford’s line-up could benefit from the experience of Jordan Henderson, stabilizing their midfield despite Onyeka’s absence. With these dynamics in mind, the next game could depend on how each team adapts to their respective absences and whether Brentford can use their set-piece prowess to challenge Everton’s defence.

Expected lineups

• Formation: 4-2-3-1
• Players: Jordan Pickford (Goalkeeper), Nathan Patterson (Defender), James Tarkowski (Defender), Jake O’Brien (Defender), Vitaliy Mykolenko (Defender), Dwight McNeil (Midfielder), Tyler Dibling (Midfielder), Merlin Röhl (Midfielder), James Garner (Midfielder), James Garner (Midfielder), (Midfielder) (Forward)

• Formation: 4-3-3
• Players: Caoimhín Kelleher (Goalkeeper), Rico Henry (Defender), Kristoffer Ajer (Defender), Nathan Collins (Defender), Michael Kayode (Defender), Jordan Henderson (Midfielder), Yegor Yarmolyuk (Midfielder), Vitaly Janelt (Midfielder), Kevin Schade (Forward), Igor Thiagoane-Pocker (Forward), Lewis Kettane-Pocker