Mauricio Pellegrino’ Saints have endured a tumultuous start to the season and are desperately in need of points to navigate a path away from the relegation zone. Everton too have had a difficult opening 12 games and with uncertainty over the managerial post, David Unsworth continues in temporary charge as the Toffees also look to pull away from the dreaded drop zone.
English Premier League – St Mary’s Stadium – Sunday 26th November – 13:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at Ladbrokes |
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Southampton
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The Saints have struggled so far this season, scoring 9 goals in their opening 12 games and they find themselves in 14th position in the Premier League. Back to back defeats to Burnley and Liverpool have enhanced the pressure on Pellegrino’s men who have failed to win a home game in the league in over a month. Manolo Gabbiadini has been a bit-part player for the Saints this term but the Italian international has scored 3 goals this season and is always a threat.
Everton
Ronald Koeman paid the price for a poor start to the season for the Toffees and the blues are still attempting to recover – they sit 16th in the table – only 3 points clear of the relegation zone. They have only kept one clean sheet this season – against Stoke on the opening day and have conceded an alarming 24 goals in their 12 games so far. Oumar Niasse’s emergence from the wilderness has been the biggest positive of a tough season for the Blues and he will be looking to add to his tally of 6 goals this term.
Head to Head
Everton hold the significant advantage in the head to head showdown between the two teams – leading by 47 wins to 28 with an additional 21 draws having been played out between the two teams. Charlie Austin’s early goal proved decisive last season as the Saints won their home game, with the Toffees getting revenge in January with a thumping 3-0 home win.
Odds and Predictions
Both teams have struggled for goals this term but Everton’s defensive frailties could make it an open game.
Both teams to score – YES – looks good value at 21/20 with Coral.
Oumar Niasse has been a huge positive for the Toffees and he has scored in 3 of his last 4 Premier League appearances.
Oumar Niasse to score anytime looks a great bet at 7/2 with 888 Sport.
Both sides are lacking confidence this term which could be reflected in the score line.
Under 3.5 goals in the game looks a shoe in at 1/4 with Stan James.
Both sides will be desperate for points but could well cancel each other out in a crucial game.
The match to finish as a draw is a shrewd move at 5/2 with Bet 365.
Score Prediction
Southampton 1 – 1 Everton – 6/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
A big game for both sides who desperately need to put 3 points on the board. They are very evenly matched on paper and could well cancel each other out. Both teams to score and the match to finish as a draw pays a healthy 7/2 with Paddy Power.