Everton vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips 17/09/23
Despite their recent struggles, Everton tend to give a good account of themselves when hosting Arsenal at Goodison Park.
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Everton have had a poor start to the season, with their familiar problem of not scoring enough goals rearing its head again. They have lost both of their home matches 1-0 so far.
They were also shut out in a 4-0 loss at Wolves before the 2-2 draw at Bramall Lane, meaning it took 45 shots before Abdoulaye Docoure finally found the net for Sean Dyche’s side.
Arsenal have started the Premier League season well, picking up 10 points through four games. Mikel Arteta will be bitterly disappointed to have surrendered their perfect record so early on.
The Gunners had turned the game around to lead 2-1 against 10-man Fulham before a late Joao Palhinha goal saw the Cottagers pinch a point at the Emirates.
No Premier League team has underperformed against their expected goal value quite like Everton, who have scored twice despite producing a value of six.
Dyche’s team have created more clear-cut chances than everyone in the league bar Chelsea, scoring two and missing 11 across four matches.
Keeping Dominic Calvert-Lewin is an ongoing battle that may improve such numbers, but it is worth noting that the Toffees have a habit of showing up in this fixture.
Arsenal’s last win at Goodison Park, 5-2, saw Wayne Rooney and Oumar Niasse get on the scoresheet for 10-man Everton, so it was some time ago.
Since then, the hosts have picked up 13 points in five meetings. Overall, the away team has won just three of the previous 27 meetings, one of which was won by Everton (1-0) in 2021.
The Premier League has a habit of throwing up results when you least expect it, and Everton’s baron spell should start to even itself out eventually.
It’s hard to beat against Arsenal but Sean Dyche’s teams have always fared better when it’s backs to the wall, out-of-possession football. This could prove a tricky test for the Gunners.
Everton vs Arsenal 16:30, Prediction:
Everton 1-2 Arsenal
Everton vs Arsenal 16:30, Suggested Bets:
- Both teams to score
- Everton +1.25 Asian handicap
