Everton - West Ham United predictions

Everton are expected to win here, but we can’t call such betting predictions completely foolproof. West Ham United may surprise us yet, and even a tie game seems a decent possibility from where we’re standing.

An away win in this match would be a huge surprise and an equally big achievement for The Hammers who could consider themselves fortunate if they run away with a point in the bag.

The hosts returned from their most recent Premier League trip with a point in their bag. Based on the betting odds available, it was always going to be a tight game and Everton can be satisfied with the fact they held level both at the halftime mark and after the full-time whistle.

In the previous round of the Premier League, The Hammers turned a slight edge in form and home-field advantage into a decisive 4:2 victory against Brentford.

The Toffees have been performing rather indifferently at Goodison Park lately with a string of 3 stalemates on home turf.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over The Hammers’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

The hosts are placed at 15th in the standings, which puts them 5 points away from the relegation zone. They’ll need to be careful this late in the season, especially considering this game is rather evenly matched.

Everton already won against The Hammers this season, although it was a rather narrow victory. They’ll have the home-field advantage this time, though, which puts them in the position of favourites.

They may be favoured to win, but the home team are still playing at an extreme disadvantage because a lot of their players suffered an injury recently. Idrissa Gueye, Dele Alli, André Gomes, Arnaut Danjuma, Lewis Dobbin will not be able to play, putting the team in a dangerous situation.

Thankfully, West Ham 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.

Our prediction would be a fairly safe Home Win bet at the odds of 2.04. It’s obvious the hosts have a clear advantage going into this clash, and there’s plenty of reasons to feel confident in their success.