Tottenham vs. Everton: Premier League Preview

The English Premier League returned for an all-new domestic term this past weekend, and as football season is fully underway, we’re back with another in-depth match preview.

Tottenham and Everton will want to forget their EPL matchday one performance, as both teams return to action this Saturday after disappointing results.

As Spurs prepare to welcome Everton to North London, let’s dive into our complete breakdown, including form guides, predictions, and the latest betting odds.   

Tottenham vs. Everton: Form Guide

Tottenham is presently positioned 12th in the Premier League, having accumulated one point following a drawn fixture with Leicester City last time out. Spurs generated much anticipation as they entered the season. Following a 5th-place finish last term, they entered this campaign after a successful transfer window when they made some shrewd moves in the transfer market.

Under the tutelage of Ange Postecoglou, Spurs garnered a reputation for an exciting style of play in the league. They have now bolstered their squad with talented attackers who are well-suited to this style of football, including Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert, and Dominic Solanke. Not forgetting the thrilling inclusion of the young maestro Archie Grey.

The Spurs had setbacks on the season's opening day, but they have plenty of opportunity to regain momentum. Considering the team's recent acquisitions, this process is expected to take some time, but with results that will be undoubtedly worth the patience.

Nevertheless, this is Postecoglou's second complete season as manager, and despite the enjoyable style of play his players exhibit, the Greek-Australian is facing significant pressure to provide outcomes since Tottenham Hotspur has endured a prolonged period without winning a trophy.

Low-level teams like Everton are must-win fixtures if Spurs are to snap their trophyless skid,  but according to the latest Premier League odds Spurs are favourites at the best online football betting sites, they’re expected to run through the Toffees this weekend, and it’s difficult to oppose this stance.

Spurs: Previous 6 Matches

Everton sits at rock bottom of the Premier League standings with 0 points after a dire outing versus Brighton this past weekend. Critics aren’t surprised, though, as on and off the field, the Toffees have experienced a turbulent previous few seasons, and if their first game is any indication, similar patterns might be replicated this term.

The loyal supporters of Goodison Park have been progressively demoralised by three successive seasons of fighting against relegation and finishing in the lower half of the table. Everton is now facing a precarious financial situation, which has created a gloomy environment surrounding the club and scepticism that the Merseyside faithful could soon be playing championship football.

Everton lost their talented midfielder Amadou Onana, who joined Aston Villa in a lucrative transfer. Despite the arrival of new players to mitigate his absence, the squad will strongly feel his loss, as he was one of the rare superstars capable of making a difference.

That said, one summer acquisition stood out at Goodison Park, as the youthful talent Tim Iroegbunam displayed a highly promising performance in a lacklustre team display against Brighton. Iroegbunam possesses a comprehensive range of skills as a midfielder, and considering his £10m signing fee, he has the potential to be a highly valuable asset in the future.

Overall, there are significant uncertainties over Everton's ability to score goals. A club that scored only 40 goals in the previous season has not received substantial reinforcements in the offensive area, and this lack of final-third talent could come back to bite them if another relegation battle ensues.

An away game against Tottenham Hotspur isn’t exactly the bounce-back game this team requires, and Everton is not expected to achieve much following an awful display against Brighton. However, a strong performance and a positive outcome would greatly boost their confidence, but the likelihood of this seems low.

Everton: Previous 6 Matches

Injury Updates

Spurs: Rodrigo Bentancur was carried off the field on a stretcher during Monday night's match between Spurs and Leicester, and it is quite likely that he will be unable to compete in Tottenham’s first home game of the season. Additionally, Pedro Porro sustained an injury, and his availability is uncertain.

If Porro is considered unsuitable, Djed Spence or Archie Gray will likely act as a suitable replacement in his absence.

Everton: Ashley Young will not be able to play due to a ban he received after receiving a red card over the weekend. Defender Jarrod Branthwaite is also anticipated to be unavailable again due to an ongoing injury.

In addition, Youssef Chermiti, Séamus Coleman, and James Garner are all still injured and receiving medical care.

Tottenham vs. Everton: Head-to-Head

Tottenham vs. Everton: The Betting Odds

Tottenham Hotspur 6/13

Everton 6/1

Draw 4/1

Tottenham vs. Everton: Prediction

Tottenham have not lost in their previous seven encounters with Everton, with their last setback being a 5-4 loss in the FA Cup in 2021. Four of those games ended in a tie, but Tottenham’s three most recent wins were all played at their home stadium.

Historically, this fixture favours Spurs, and the squad depth isn’t comparable, with the home side clearly the more skilled team. Not to mention, Postecoglou led his team to 13 wins from 19 home fixtures last term, while Everton’s road form of just five wins leaves a lot to be desired.

An even closer look at Everton’s road form shows a team that went 11 straight games without a win to end last season, and if their recent 3-0 loss to Brighton is anything to go by, the Toffees could well be starting the term with back-to-back defeats.

Tottenham vs. Everton Best Bet: Tottenham @ 1/6

Tottenham vs. Everton Best Betting Value: Tottenham Win & Under 4.5 goals @ 1/1

Tottenham vs. Everton Score Prediction: 3-1