Everton’s desperate start to the season has left the big-spending Toffees in the midst of a relegation battle and they have been without a manager for over a month. David Unsworth’s attempt at steadying the ship hasn’t gone to plan and they need to start picking up points quickly. Huddersfield by contrast have had a solid start to Premier League life and the Terriers sit in 11th place in the table with over a third of the season played.
Premier League – Goodison Park – Saturday 2nd December 2017 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 14/5 at Unibet |
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Everton
Huddersfield TownEverton
Everton’s problems this season have been well documented and in a week in which they have conceded 9 goals in 2 games, the sharks appear to be circling for David Unsworth in interim charge. The Toffees are still attempting to recover from their horror start – they sit 17th in the table – only 2 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 28 goals in their 13 league games so far.
Huddersfield Town
David Wagner’s side have drawn many plaudits this term for a string of gritty displays that have seen them reside in 11th place in the Premier League table. They gave league leaders Manchester City a real scare last time out and will be relishing the opportunity to take on an Everton side low on confidence. Goals have been the issue for Huddersfield with only 9 managed all season but Aaron Mooy (2 goals this season) is charged with providing creative opportunities for his team mates.
Head to Head
Everton hold a marginal 24:21 advantage over Huddersfield in the head to head records between the two sides whilst the two teams have shared another 14 draws. They last met in 2010 in a league cup tie at Goodison Park, with Everton winning 5-1 thanks to goals from Marouane Fellaini, Jack Rodwell, Jermaine Beckford, Louis Saha and Leon Osman.
Odds and Predictions
Everton have has a disastrous season defensively whilst Huddersfield have struggled to score on the road.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a good bet at 11/10 with Boyle Sports.
Although Everton have a far more expensively assembled squad – this looks a very even match on paper.
The match to be a draw at half time and full time looks a wise move at 5/1 with Bet 365.
Everton are very low on confidence whilst Huddersfield are very adept at frustrating opponents.
Under 2.5 goals in the game looks good value at 19/20 with Bet 365.
Many will expect Everton to win the game but Huddersfield are a very resilient side.
The match to end as a draw looks good at 13/5 with Sporting Bet.
Score Prediction
Everton 0 – 0 Huddersfield Town – 10/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Everton need to start picking up points quickly but Huddersfield know how to frustrate opponents and will be difficult to break down. The match to end as a draw and under 2.5 goals to be scored – as a double – looks a strong bet at 7.31 with Bet 365.