Everton vs Leeds United
12th February 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Home Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1111 GMT, Friday 11 February
Frank Lampard takes charge of his first Premier League home game as Everton boss this weekend, as the Toffees entertain Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United in a huge basement battle at Goodison Park. Everton’s woes worsened in midweek after a disappointing 3-1 loss to relegation rivals Newcastle United. Lampard will be looking for a big reaction from his players here. It could go either way, though the hosts are the bookies’ favourites. Take a look at the latest odds and best predictions.
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Everton Preview – Can the Toffees secure first league win in seven?
Frank Lampard’s reign as Everton manager started with an impressive FA Cup fourth-round win over fellow Premier League side Brentford last weekend. The Toffees were excellent against the Bees, with Yerry Mina, Richarlison, Mason Holgate and Andros Townsend on target in the 4-1 rout.
However, the Merseyside outfit failed to build on that in midweek, crashing to a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle in a relegation six-pointer. They took the lead at St James’ Park, but the Magpies turned things around.
Everton are in freefall, taking just one point from the last 18 on offer. The Toffees have lost four in a row in the Premier League and have picked up just one league win since September. Still, can they secure a precious three points on Saturday?
Leeds United Preview – Will United return to Yorkshire with a positive result?
Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United have endured a difficult second season in the Premier League up until now. The Whites surprised many by finishing in ninth spot last term, but Leeds have spent the majority of this campaign looking over their shoulder at the bottom three.
Leeds have struggled on the road of late, but they did pick up a priceless away victory at UEFA Champions League chasing West Ham United recently, as a Jack Harrison hat-trick gave them a surprise 3-2 success at the London Stadium. Can they leave Merseyside on Saturday with another massive three points?
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Leeds are the 23/10 underdogs in this one, but Bielsa’s boys will back themselves to pick up a positive result in Merseyside.
Everton vs Leeds United Betting Advice
It was an entertaining encounter when Leeds and Everton met at Elland Road earlier in the season. The Merseysiders, then managed by Rafa Benitez, opened the scoring in the 30th minute thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty. Matt Klich levelled just before the break. Demarai Gray put the Toffees back in front, but Raphinha had the last laugh in the 72nd minute.
When they met at Elland Road last season, Everton nicked a 2-1 win. However, Leeds won at Goodison Park in the reverse match several months earlier, with Raphinha scoring the only goal of the game.
Key Facts – Everton vs Leeds United Betting Tip
- Everton have picked up just one league win since September
- Lampard lost his first league match in charge in midweek
- The teams played out a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture at Elland Road
This truly is a massive game for the pair. Both teams will be gunning for all three points, and it could go either way at Goodison. However, we fancy the hosts to nick a narrow victory on their own patch. You can get Everton to win by one goal at 3/1.
The duo should get on the scoresheet here, so check out bet365’s tempting price of 11/4 for the home victory and both teams to score.
The best betting odds for Everton vs Leeds United
Everton to win: 11/10 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Leeds United to win: 23/10 at Bet365
