Prediction: Everton vs Huddersfield

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 16/5

Bookmaker: bet365

As the Premier League starts to feel like a regular part of the weekend once again, it’s going to be interesting to see where teams settle in terms of their expectations for the season. Everton have started really well but they’ve certainly shown signs of fatigue at times, whereas Huddersfield are in desperate need of a result in order to get them out of their rut. This kind of game should be pretty obvious when it comes to the result, but if you truly believe that, then you haven’t been watching this division for long enough.

Everton

The Toffees seem to be on the rise in the realms of English football, even though their fans have probably had one or two heart attacks over the last few weeks. They may not be the prettiest team to watch but they certainly know how to get the job done on the pitch, and as the months go by, it’ll be important for them to maintain that mentality. Their season could still go one of two ways, and games against lowly teams like Huddersfield will test them as a squad.

Team News

Ademola Lookman is set to return from injury in the face of great speculation over his future, as he attempts to lock down a place in the first team.

Huddersfield

Huddersfield deserve to be respected after managing to stay up last season, but this time around, it seems as if they’re going to struggle. In their position, they need to rely on physicality even more so than they already are, because a lot of teams are going to outplay them from now until May. It may not be great to watch for their fans but if they want to enjoy another season of Premier League football, then they need to try their best to bully teams like the Toffees from the first minute until the last.

Team News

Jonathan Hogg will be out through injury for Huddersfield, as Jonas Lossl attempts to make the goalkeeper position his own for the visitors.

Factors to Consider

• The game will be played at Goodison Park.
• Everton lead 26-21 in the overall head to head standings.
• Huddersfield haven’t beaten Everton since 1956 (nine games).
• Everton are unbeaten this season with two wins and two draws in all competitions.
• Huddersfield have lost two of their three league games this season, with one draw, and another loss in the League Cup.

Conclusion

Richarlison is going to be a really big miss for an Everton side who are still ‘growing’ in many ways. Huddersfield have looked far from inspiring this season, but in the Premier League, literally anything can happen. We can see a scenario where the Terriers edge their way into the lead with a fortunate goal, before sitting back for the remainder of the game. Everton will score an equaliser, but we believe that Huddersfield will hold out for a draw that many will see as unlikely.

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 16/5

Bookmaker: bet365