Brentford - Everton predictions

Betting odds can be illusive at times and Everton are more than capable of pulling an upset. However, Brentford should have a clear path to victory if they stick to the plan.

Everton will have little to hope for in this match. 3.70 betting odds on them winning paint a pretty clear picture and from this standpoint there is little doubt in regard to the outcome of this clash.

Most online bookmakers expected Brentford to win the previous round with ease, and it seems they were right. They were playing as visitors at Leicester City but were largely seen as the stronger team – which they proved to be true with an early lead and a match-long dominance.

The Toffees dropped a half-time lead in their latest home game against Manchester United. The single point was more than welcome, though, considering their opponents were expected to win despite playing as visitors.

Brentford’s fans are rather disappointed with what they’ve seen from their defence in recent home games. The previous three matches saw them concede 6 times, which is not a great look.

With 6 goals in their previous 3 Premier League matches, The Toffees boast some of the most prolific strikers of the league. Top online bookies are predicting another action-packed game.

These two teams already clashed multiple times this season, and neither managed to come out on top in any of those games. Most bookmakers see Brentford as the favourites, though, so they’ll want to use the extra drive of being the hosts to finally earn a conclusive result.

Aaron Hickey, Gustavo Nunes Fernandes Gomes, I. Nascimento Rodrigues will all have to sit this one out due to injuries, leaving the home team’s lineup in a weakened state. They still have an advantage according to betting prices, but it may not be as notable as it would have been otherwise.

Thankfully, Everton will be able to bring out their roster in full force, with no players forced to the sidelines due to injury or suspension. They’re still considered underdogs, mind you, but it’s something to consider.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.91, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.