Everton v Southampton
14 August 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Everton AH-0.25
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.77 odds taken 0334 GMT, Saturday 14th August
Saturday features action from the Premier League with Everton taking on Southampton at Goodison Park.
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Everton Preview – Can Toffees fire under Rafa?
Although Everton finished last season with just three wins from their final 12 matches of last term, there’s a new air of optimism around Goodison Park although opinions may be split as the incoming manager is former Liverpool boss, Rafa Benitez.
Regardless of opinion though, Benitez is expected to tighten up his Everton side at the back and also improve The Toffees’ fortunes at Goodison Park after recording just two wins from their final 12 games on home soil, but they did beat Southampton in their last meeting at home.
A 1-0 win saw Everton get the better of Saints and indeed, The Toffees hold an excellent record at home against the south coast club as they’re unbeaten in the last 16 meetings at home in the Premier League against their visitors.
Southampton Preview – Can Saints beat Goodison hoodoo?
Southampton finished last season in 15th place in the Premier League last season but although they were just three league places above the relegation zone, Saints were never really in danger of being involved in a relegation battle despite winning just two of their last eight games overall.
Saints’ wins were recorded against Crystal Palace and Fulham but both of these victories were registered on home soil at St Mary’s Stadium, while five defeats within this period suggest that this Saturday’s outing to merseyside could be a tough one.
Results away from home will have to improve though if Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side are to avoid a relegation battle this term as the visitors lost 10 of their last 11 matches on the road, failing to score in seven of these 11 games as well.
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Everton v Southampton
Key Facts – Everton v Southampton Tip
- Everton won just 2 of their last 12 home games last term
- Soton lost 10 of their last 11 matches on the road last season
- Everton are unbeaten in the last 16 meetings at home v Soton
Everton look the more likely against a poor-travelling Southampton outfit.
The best betting odds for Everton v Southampton
Everton to win: 2.10 at Marathonbet
Draw: 3.54 at Marathonbet
Soton to win: 3.75 at Marathonbet