Team News
Everton- Sam Allardyce is unlikely to change things at the back given Everton’s improved defensive showings.
- Tom Davies and Oumar Niasse will push for starts this weekend, but few changes are expected from the home side.
Swansea- Wayne Routledge is a doubt for the away side after missing Swansea’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday.
- Federico Fernández has returned to the matchday squad for Swansea’s last two matches and could start at Goodison Park on Monday night.
Match Facts
Swanseahavelost their last 5 away matches (Premier League).
Evertonhavewon their last 3 home matches (Premier League).
Evertonhave seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Swansea in all competitions.
Evertonhavescored at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches (Premier League).
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Everton‘s last 3 games (Premier League).
Swansea are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Everton in all competitions.
Prediction
- Everton are unbeaten in four, winning three and keeping clean sheets in each of those victories. The Toffees are now in the top half of the table and things are looking positive since Sam Allardyce’s appointment.
- Swansea, meanwhile, are bottom of the Premier League and two points adrift of safety. They were tanked 4-0 at home to Manchester City on Wednesday and Paul Clement is walking the managerial tightrope.
- Swansea are actually unbeaten in their last seven against Everton, while five of the last six meetings between the two sides have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Form and momentum points towards a home win, despite Swansea’s good recent run against the Toffees.
Prediction:
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