Two teams desperate for form and consistency collide as a frustrated Everton welcome a faltering Fulham side to the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the Premier League this afternoon.
David Moyes is not under immediate pressure but Toffees supporters will be hoping things become smoother sooner rather than later, after a 1-1 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Monday made it just one win in their last seven matches in the league.
They face a Fulham side who managed to dispatch of a struggling Wolves side 3-0 at Craven Cottage (condemning Vitor Pereira to the sack), but concerns remain over the team's long term success.
Has the team stagnated after a run of mid-table finishes? Or will the Cottagers build on last week’s much-needed victory?
AllSportsPeople brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips and predictions, on a huge weekend of action featuring Liverpool's trip to Manchester City.
Everton vs. Fulham prediction: Who will win today?
Neither of these teams have shown much cohesion this season, with Everton too reliant on the sparks of quality provided by Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish.
Fulham, on the other hand, have arguably plateaued from last season. Standing still in the big spending Premier League is the equivalent to going backwards, with inertia setting in at Craven Cottage.
Fulham’s away form is woeful (no one has collected fewer points) and Everton’s need for three points is pressing, so a home win is the likeliest outcome on Merseyside.
BET NOW: Who will win Premier League | Relegation Odds | Sack Race | Golden Boot
Head-to-Head: Everton vs. Fulham
- The two sides most recently met at Craven Cottage in May with Everton easing to an impressive 3-1 victory down in the capital city.
- That means Everton are now unbeaten in three matches against the Cottagers, albeit that win did end what was a eight-match unbeaten run of form for Fulham.
- Overall, the two sides have clashed on 72 occasions with Everton winning 32 and Fulham coming out on top in 24 of those matches.
MORE: How to get 50/1 odds for Man City Double Chance against Liverpool
Everton vs. Fulham Form Guide
Everton — Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Sunderland 1-1 Everton (Premier League)
- Everton 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
- Manchester City 2-0 Everton (Premier League)
- Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
- Everton 1-1 West Ham United (Premier League)
Fulham – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Fulham 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
- Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Fulham [P: 4-5] (EFL Cup)
- Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham (Premier League)
- Fulham 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- AFC Bournemouth 3-1 Fulham (Premier League)
EXPLAINED: Step-by-step guide for taking Sky Bet's 60/1 Man City vs. Liverpool offer
Everton vs. Fulham Score Prediction
Both teams have some quality in the final third but there just appears to be a lack of identity, direction and overall aspiration for this season with both on course for predictably middling and underwhelming mid-table finishes. That said, Fulham have collected just one point away from home this season, the joint fewest in the division, and Everton will fancy themselves at home.
Score Prediction: Everton 2-1 Fulham (9/1 with Bet365)
MORE: Top November events | How odds work | How to bet in-play | Free betting games
Everton Team News
- David Moyes and Everton supporters are growing frustrated with both Beto and Thierno Barr y up-front and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Scotsman try something else there.
- There is a lot of creativity in their side and that has seen Tyler Dibling become more or less a substitute but the former Southampton man may well be the man deployed in attack.
- Jarrad Branthwaite remains sidelined until the New Year for the Toffees, whilst fellow defender Nathan Patterson is also unavailable due to injury.
Fulham Team News
- Josh King has been one of the most exciting youngsters in the Premier League and Marco Silva is beginning to build his attack around the England U21 international.
- They have just one confirmed absentee with United States international full-back Antonee Robinson enduring a campaign plagued by injuries, and he remains sidelined until early December.
- Harry Wilson got on the scoresheet last weekend and so he should keep his place on the right of King, with club-record signing Kevin on the left.
Everton vs. Fulham lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how the we expect the two teams to shape up at the Hill Dickinson on Saturday. Tyler Dibling could be given an overdue chance to impress as Moyes looks for more goals from his front three. FPL favourite Joachim Andersen continues at the back for Fulham after his recent injury.
Everton predicted lineup to play Fulham
(4-2-3-1) Pickford (GK) — O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko — Gueye, Garner — Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish — Dibling
Fulham predicted lineup to play Everton
(4-2-3-1) Leno (GK) — Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon – Iwobi, Berge — Wilson, King, Kevin — Jimenez
Everton vs. Fulham Betting Odds
- Everton to Win: 5/4 with AK Bets
- Fulham to Win: 12/5 with BetVictor
- Draw: 11/5 with Paddy Power
Bet Builder Tips: Everton vs. Fulham
Our bet builder for Everton vs. Fulham is for the hosts to come out on top with both teams scoring, Iliman Ndiaye and Harry Wilson both to have a shot on target and Everton to have the most corners in the match which comes to overall odds of 19.42/1 with Sky Bet.
How to watch Everton vs. Fulham: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information for how to watch Everton vs. Fulham today.
- Date: Saturday, November 8
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, England
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: N/A