Tottenham vs Everton

Tottenham will approach this game with a point to prove, after taking 5 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. Averaging 1.4 goals scored per game, Tottenham's attack has done enough to compete; at the other end, 1.6 goals per game have gone in. Goalless afternoons have been a recurring issue for Tottenham, who have failed to score 3 times recently — breaking that habit will be crucial.

Everton arrive with their own narrative, shaped by a set of results that pulls in another direction. Everton arrive at this fixture on the back of a productive spell, having picked up 9 points from their last 5 games. In front of goal, Everton have been clinical and ruthless, netting 10 times while conceding 4. The head-to-head ledger leans heavily towards Tottenham, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. 6 recent meetings have produced 20 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be an open, adventurous affair.

With both teams averaging over 1.4 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. The onus will be on Everton to make the running, while Tottenham can play without the weight of expectation. Patience will be key for the favourites against a side set up to frustrate.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (23%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 0-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. All eyes turn to the Premier League when this one gets under way.