Everton vs West Ham – Preview, Prediction and Lineups 02/03/2024 – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

Everton vs West Ham Match Analysis

The English Premier League’s 27th round brings an intriguing match-up as Everton welcomes West Ham to their fortress.

This fixture is not just a battle for points but a narrative of two teams with contrasting ambitions this season.

Match Preview

Everton has received good news as they have regained four out of the ten points deducted by the federation.

As a result, they have moved out of the relegation zone and currently hold the 15th position in the league table with 25 points.

Their gap from the relegation zone is now five points.

In their last five matches, Everton failed to secure a victory even once, suffering one defeat and drawing four times.

West Ham aims to compete for European qualification in the upcoming season.

Currently, they have accumulated 39 points, securing the eighth position.

They are level on points with Brighton and are trailing Manchester United by five points.

Over the course of their previous five games, West Ham faced adversity with three losses, managed to salvage a draw in one match, and emerged victorious in another.

Notably, in their recent encounter, they defeated Brentford 4-2.

Prediction: Everton 2-1 West Ham United

Everton are the clear frontrunners to clinch victory in this upcoming match, having secured three impressive wins on their home turf so far this season.

On the other hand, West Ham has struggled on the road, suffering defeats in five out of their 13 away fixtures in the Premier League.

This stark contrast in performance has made Everton the favorites to come out on top in this highly anticipated showdown.

• Prediction: Everton to Win
  

The average number of goals scored by West Ham when playing away in the Premier League this season is 1.38 goals per game.

Everton have conceded at least a goal per game at home this term.

• Betting Tip: Over 1.5 Goals

Possible Lineups

Everton: (4-4-1-1)

Pickford;

Godfrey, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko;

Harrison, Garner, Onana, McNeil;

Doucoure;

Calvert-Lewin

West Ham United: (4-2-3-1)

Areola;

Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson;

Soucek, Alvarez;

Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta;

Bowen