At 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 23rd, Everton will host Brentford in Premier League action. This match will take place at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Coming into this match, Brentford is 11th in the league with a record of 5-5-1. On the money line, Brentford is paying out at +185 compared to Everton at +140. The line for a draw is sitting at +250, and the goal total is set at 2.5 goals.
Brentford vs. Everton Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Brentford at Everton
- Where: Liverpool at Goodison Park
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds EVE +140 | BRE +185 O/U 2.5
Brentford Preview
Through 11 matches, Brentford has a record of 5-5-1, putting them 11th in the EPL. They have yet to win on the road, going 0-5-0. Overall, they have been favored in four matches, going 3-0-1, while going 2-5 when they are the underdog. Their last three matches have resulted in a record of 2-1, with their only loss coming on the road against 7th-ranked Fulham FC. After this match against Everton, they will return home to take on Leicester City FC on November 30th.
So far this season, Brentford has been one of the most efficient teams in the EPL, ranking 4th in goals scored and 5th in shots on goal. Bryan Mbeumo has been their top scorer, ranking 2nd in the league in goals scored. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 17th in the league. Yoane Wissa is their leader in assists and is 21st in goals scored. Overall, Brentford is 14th in passing percentage and has had fewer corners than their opponents in 72.7% of their matches.
Heading into their match against Everton, the Brentford defense is giving up 2.0 goals per match, which is 19th in the EPL. They are also 17th in blocked shots and 14th in interceptions. They have the 3rd most fouls in the league. Mark Flekken is the top goalkeeper for Brentford, and he leads the EPL with 42 saves. However, he has yet to record a clean sheet this season. Over their last five matches, they have given up an average of 2.4 goals per match.
Everton Preview
Everton enters this match vs. Brentford sitting in 16th place in the EPL, just two points behind Leicester City. Overall, Everton has a record of 2-5-4, including a road record of 1-3-2. They have been favored in just one match, going 1-0, while going 1-5-4 as the underdog. Over their last seven matches, Everton has gone 2-1-4, with their last win coming vs. Crystal Palace on September 28th. Following this match, they will take on Manchester United on the road.
Everton has taken more shots on goal than their season average in four straight matches. On the season, they are 17th in the EPL in shots on goal. Dwight McNeil is the top scorer for Everton and 17th in the EPL in goals scored. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is 15th in the EPL in shots on goal and has scored two goals this season. Everton is 18th in the EPL in corners and has had fewer corners than their opponent in 63.6% of their matches this season.
Everton's defense has been solid of late, allowing just two goals over their last five matches, and they have a pair of clean sheets during that stretch. However, it should be noted that they have faced some of the weaker offenses in the EPL during that stretch, including Southampton (19th) and Ipswich Town (16th). Overall, they are 14th in the EPL in goals allowed, giving up 1.5 goals per match. Keeper Jordan Pickford is 5th in the EPL with two clean sheets, and he is 11th in saves with 22.
Brentford vs. Everton Head To Head
Everton and Brentford have already faced off twice this season, with Everton winning both matches. In the first matchup, Everton had six shots on goal compared to just two for Brentford, and they won by a score of 3-1. The second match was much closer, with Everton winning 1-0 despite Brentford having four shots on goal compared to just one for Everton.
Brentford vs Everton Free Pick
Looking at how we expect this match to play out, we have Everton and Brentford both taking three shots on goal, with our projections giving Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin the best chance to score a goal. Coming into the match, Brentford has been the better offensive team, ranking 4th in goals scored and 5th in shots on goal. We like this one to end in a 1-1 draw, with the payout at +250.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +250
