Sam Allardyce will be hoping he can continue his unbeaten streak in charge of Everton as his Toffees side welcome struggling Swansea to Goodison Park. Everton’s struggles have been well documented this season but ‘Big Sam’ has restored order on Merseyside whilst Paul Clement’s Swansea are sat at the foot of the table – but a win last time out has left them only 2 points from safety.
Premier League – Goodison Park, Liverpool – Monday 18th December 2017 – 20:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/4 at Betfair |
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Everton
Swansea CityEverton
The Toffees were languishing in the relegation zone prior to Sam Allardyce’s arrival but now sit 10th having taken 7 points from 3 games. Their 1-1 draw with Liverpool last time out was perhaps the biggest indicator that Allardyce’s ‘survival’ tactics were being implemented with the Blues soaking up the pressure and catching their rivals on the counter attack. Wayne Rooney scored a high pressure penalty at Anfield and has now bagged 9 goals since returning to his boyhood club in the summer.
Swansea City
Swansea have endured a difficult start to the season and currently sit bottom of the table with 12 points from their 16 games played. Paul Clement’s men have struggled for goals – only managing 9 in the Premier League this season – the lowest tally in the league. Wilfried Bony has scored in back to back games for the Swans and looks to be returning to somewhere near his best.
Head to Head
Everton hold a dominant 15:3 lead in the head to head records between the sides with another 9 games between the teams ending as draws.
Swansea beat Everton for the first time in their history back in 2014 and repeated the feat in the last meeting between the sides – a 1-0 win for the Swans back in May 2017 thanks to a Fernando Llorente strike.
Odds and Predictions
Swansea have only mustered 9 Premier League goals this season.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a banker bet at 3/4 with Bet 365.
Wayne Rooney has scored 4 goals in his last 3 Premier League games and looks in good form.
Wayne Rooney to score anytime represents great value at 15/8 with Betfair.
Everton have scored in every game under Sam Allardyce and have scored 7 in their last 3 games.
Everton to score 2+ goals looks a super punt at 1/1 with Coral.
Everton are riding the crest of a wave under Sam Allardyce – particularly at home.
Everton to win the match looks over priced at 3/4 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Everton 2 – 0 Swansea City – 7/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Everton look resolute now Big Sam is at the helm and they should have too much class for a struggling Swansea side. Everton to win the game to nil looks a sensible punt at 8/5 with Uni Bet.