Prediction: Everton vs Tottenham

Verdict: Everton double chance

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Unibet

Looking to spring an upset on Monday night, Everton will welcome top-four contenders Tottenham to Goodison Park.

Everton

Starting with the hosts, last seen heading into the international break with a stunning late 2-2 draw away at Chelsea, Everton have certainly breathed life back into their charge for Premier League survival. While Sean Dyche’s side might mark their return from the international break at the heart of a relegation scrap, the Blues have largely found a much-needed boost since appointing the ex-Burnley boss. Claiming what could turn out to be a crucial 1-0 victory at home against Brentford on March 11th, Everton will be desperate to make another statement here. Although Monday’s hosts might have opened March in the midst of another extended rut, Dyche’s side are enjoying a three-match unbeaten run. Although fans around Goodison Park might be calling on their side to find some defensive steel, the Toffees could be smelling the chance to spring a real upset on Merseyside here.

Team News

Although attacking talisman Dominic Calvert-Lewin might have returned to training earlier in the week, the 26-year-old is not expected to feature on Monday night. However, Dyche has revealed that he has not fresh injury issues ahead of their Premier League return here.

In what could be a major boost for Everton, Scotland international Nathan Patterson looks set to make his return at Goodison Park after overcoming a long-term knee injury.

Tottenham

As for the visitors, with it finally announced last weekend that Tottenham and Antonio Conte had parted ways, Spurs mark their return from the international break seeking a much-needed boost. Last seen suffering a remarkable collapse away at relegation scrappers Southampton as they eventually had to settle for a 3-3 draw, the Lilywhites are facing an uphill battle in their bid to claim a crucial top-four finish. Crashing out of the Champions League last month following a 1-0 aggregate defeat at the hands of AC Milan, Tottenham face what is a must-win showdown here. Continuing to gain a reputation for their inconstancies this season, Spurs have also shown some rather glaring struggles outside of north London. In fact, on a run that stems all the way back to January 28th, Monday’s guests have failed to win any of their last five appearances on the road.

Team News

Undergoing knee surgery earlier in the week, Emerson Royal faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Likewise, Tottenham will travel to Goodison Park without the likes of Hugo Lloris, Ben Davies, Yves Bissouma, Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Bentancur.

Becoming England’s all-time leading goalscorer during the international break and making more Three Lions history, Harry Kane will spearhead Spurs’ attack on Monday night. Although Heung-Min Son might have bagged just a single strike in his last six appearances, the 30-year-old will join Kane in attack.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides met for their reverse meeting on October 15th, Tottenham claimed a 2-0 victory in north London.
• Likewise, Spurs have suffered just a single Premier League defeat against the Toffees since back in December 2012.
• However, Tottenham have failed to win any of their last five away fixtures across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to January 28th.
• Everton mark their return from the international break enjoying a three-match Premier League unbeaten run.
• Likewise, the Toffees have won three of their last four Premier League contests at Goodison Park.

Conclusion

While Tottenham might make the trip to Goodison Park on Monday night tipped as a standout pick, a struggling Spurs should face another tricky test here. Still without a new permanent replacement for Conte, the Lilywhites have also continued to show some rather glaring issues outside of north London. With Everton heading into the international break enjoying a three-match unbeaten run, many in Dyche’s camp will be smelling the chance to spring an upset on home soil. Although the Blues might still find themselves at the heart of a relegation scrap, Monday’s hosts have largely impressed at Goodison Park. Winning three of their last four Premier League appearances on Merseyside, we are backing an Everton double chance here.

Verdict: Everton double chance

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Unibet