Southampton vs Everton: English Premier League Match Prediction
In September, Southampton and Everton played each other in the League Cup. The regular time of that meeting ended in a 1:1 draw, and in the penalty shootout, the Saints were more accurate. In the Premier League, on November 2, the rivals will have another face-to-face match, in which bookmakers do not single out a favorite? Should we expect another draw? - the answer is in our forecast

Command Analysis

Southampton

Current form
Southampton have earned only one point in nine rounds played and are at the bottom of the standings. The Saints have lost four games in a row in the Premier League. However, it is worth noting the positive aspects. They managed to score in three games, and put up a decent fight against Manchester City (0:1). Russell Martin team has been pleasing their fans in the League Cup so far. They managed to beat Stoke City (3:2) this week, which allowed them to advance to the quarterfinals. Let us recall that before that, Southampton had knocked out their current opponent Everton in a penalty shootout in this tournament. Then, the regular time of the game ended in a 1:1 draw, and the Saints were more accurate in the penalty shootout.
Disqualifications and injuries
Stewart, Bazunu and Smallbone are all out with injuries, with Downes and Fraser questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Southampton have not lost in the first half in three of their last four matches
- Four of the Saints' previous five matches have featured an exchange of goals
Tentative line-up : Ramsdale - Manning, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stevens, Sugawara - Dibling, Lallana, Aribo, Fernandes - Archer.

Everton

Current form
Everton had a poor start to the season, but have gradually improved and are approaching the upcoming game in 16th place in the table with nine points to their credit. It should be noted that the Toffees have earned all nine points in the last five rounds – three draws and two wins. In the previous league game, Sean Dyche’s men drew 1-1 with Fulham at home. They were able to achieve this success largely due to their improved defensive play – Everton have conceded only three goals during their current five-match unbeaten run.
Disqualifications and injuries
McNeil, Broja, Shermiti, Irogbunam and Garner will be out today due to injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- Everton have drawn with their opponents at half-time in two of their previous three matches
- No more than two goals have been scored in Everton last three matches
Estimated cast : Pickford - Young, Tarkovsky, Keane, Mykolenko - Doucouré, Gueye - Lindstrom, Ndiaye, Harrison - Calvert-Lewin.
Trends
Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
The bet has won in four of the last five head-to-head matches
1.45Everton to score in first half
In the last two head-to-head matches, the visitors scored goals in the opening 45 minutes.
1.85Bet Exact score 1:1
Everton have drawn three of their last five games
6.00Tip and bets
Bookmakers offer absolutely equal odds for the winner, which we also agree with. Southampton has the home field factor on their side. At the same time, Everton is approaching the upcoming game on a five-match unbeaten streak, with three draws. In addition, the opponents recently drew in regulation time in the League Cup. There is a high probability of a draw today as well.
Our prediction is a draw with odds of 3.50
Bet on total
Southampton have more or less stabilized their attacking play and have failed to score against Manchester City in the last five matches. At the same time, the Saints are not very reliable in defense, regularly making mistakes in simple situations. We are expecting an exchange of goals, as was the case in the cup game.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.67
Bet on the first half
Everton are not a team that is used to forcing events on the pitch. In two of the three previous matches, the Toffees drew with their opponents in the first half, which is what we expect this time too.
Forecast - draw in the first half with odds of 2.30