As the season really begins to move through the gears in the Premier League, we have an intriguing Monday Night Football clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium tonight, featuring West Ham's new manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
Everton embarked upon a fun summer transfer window and some of their performances this season have represented that. There will be frustration at last weekend’s Merseyside Derby loss, though, as well as a defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the EFL Cup in midweek.
West Ham United have managed one win with four defeats in their opening five matches in the Premier League this season, forcing a change in the managerial hotseat. Graham Potter's replacement was only out of work for 18 days after leaving Nottingham Forest.
The Sporting News brings you this betting preview complete the latest tips and odds as the Toffees welcome the Hammers to their stadium tonight.
Everton vs. West Ham: Who Will Win?
There would appear to be a straightforward answer for this one - at least until West Ham flipped the script somewhat by changing manager.
Everton will still believe they will win tonight as they look to push back towards a top-half finish this season, whilst West Ham appear better placed to move up the table with Nuno on board.
The Sporting News Score Prediction for Everton vs. West Ham
Everton 2-0 West Ham
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Everton vs. West Ham Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will lineup this week. David Moyes received criticism for resting both Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye in midweek with both expected to return. West Ham’s selection dilemmas are plentiful given their poor form and a possible change in system under Nuno.
Everton predicted lineup vs. West Ham
(4-2-3-1) Pickford (GK) — O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko — Gueye, Iroegbunam — Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish — Beto
West Ham predicted lineup vs. Everton
(4-2-3-1) Areola (GK) — Walker-Peters, Kilman, Mavropanos, Diouf — Ward-Prowse, Fernandes — Bowen, Lucas Paqueta, Summerville — Fullkrug
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Everton vs. West Ham Odds
Everton are the favourites with the bookmakers, priced up at 4/5 on Ladbrokes with West Ham underdogs and out at 4/1. The draw is priced up at 14/5.
Our score prediction is for Everton to win 2-1 but here’s the best odds available for five of the likeliest results for this match.
| Result | Odds | Bet with |
|---|---|---|
| Draw 1-1 | 13/2 | Bresbet |
| Everton 1-0 | 7/1 | Bet365 |
| Everton 2-0 | 8/1 | Bet365 |
| Everton 2-1 | 8/1 | Bet365 |
| Draw 0-0 | 11/1 | AKBets |
Everton vs. West Ham Team News
- Everton head into this one looking to put a performance in to make up for their exit in the cup and so the return of Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye is to be expected.
- The Toffees remain without key centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite due to injury, with new signing in midfield, Merlin Rohl, also a major doubt due to a hip issue.
- West Ham are without midfielder Tomas Soucek due to suspension.
- Crysencio Summerville has re-emerged as a key man following his lengthy injury absence, whilst Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains sidelined for the visitors.
Everton vs. West Ham Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for this clash is for Everton to win (8/11), under 3.5 goals (3/10), Kyle Walker-Peters to receive a card (10/3) and Everton to have the most corners in the match (1/2), which comes to overall odds of 12.64/1 with Sky Bet.
How to watch Everton vs. West Ham: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Monday, September 29
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, England
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports / Sky Go