Fulham
- Fulham and Everton are level on 34 points, occupying two of the many similar positions in the Premier League’s crowded mid-table.
- Fulham have three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five competitive matches.
Everton
Everton have drawn three of their last four in all competitions.
Key Players
- The Toffees have become harder to crack since Moyes returned as manager as he has demanded a greater level of defensive discipline while his tweaks have added some fresh attacking impetus.
- But, with Jack Grealish out for the season, Moyes needs to find a way to make the best of the resources at his disposal.
- Raúl Jiménez remains the focal point of their attack with six goals in the Premier League this term and a penalty taker, but Harry Wilson is the spark that makes things happen and is among their top scorers and assist providers.
- Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, who ranks well above his xG for the Premier League this season, is also a big part of their creative equation.
- Everton are much more likely to have their best moments in transition, but Fulham do enough damage in the opposition half to suggest both teams will score.
Betting Insights
- A Fulham win at even odds looks a bit short here as Everton have the defensive organisation and determination to make it tough for the hosts while the 3.85 about an Everton win and the 3.2 about a tie look a little high given the teams have been level on 34 points in the table.
- The Craven Cottage club have won their last two Premier League home games against Chelsea and Brighton to boost their home form, but Everton are a much more solid proposition now and could frustrate them on Saturday.
- Fulham score at home in most games, but not all, and concede in the majority, but Everton have been involved in a series of low-scoring, low-tempo games lately so the best play is to take the odds of 1.85 about both teams to score.
Prediction
The draw looks the more likely result as Everton have drawn three of their last four in all competitions and Fulham have been a little up and down with the last couple of weeks their best.
