Everton vs Leicester Prediction 1 February 2025

🔊 Can Leicester avoid falling into the Premier League relegation zone by the end of the 24th round? To achieve this, they need to beat Everton at Goodison Park or at least earn as many points as Wolverhampton and Ipswich Town. The task seems quite challenging, considering the "Foxes" are heading to Liverpool as underdogs. Nevertheless, we will explore different options to make the prediction optimal.

📊 Head-to-Head

In the span of 35 head-to-head matches, Everton holds an advantage with 31% wins. However, the opponents often end up in a draw. They couldn't determine a stronger side in the first round of the current tournament (1:1). Back then, Iliman Ndiaye put the "Toffees" ahead in the 12th minute. However, in the middle of the second half, Stephy Mavididi equalized, which was quite fitting for the nature of the match. Notably, in a span of 14 head-to-head matches, Leicester only lost by more than one goal once. Therefore, we highlight the victory of the guests with a +1.5 handicap as a potential bet.

🔵 Everton

In January, the team was headed by David Moyes, whose career didn't go well after his work at Everton. He moved on to Manchester United but couldn't succeed Alex Ferguson. As a result, he was labeled as a mid-table manager. However, that's exactly what Everton needs right now, as they were in 16th place at the time of his appointment. The "Toffees" haven't moved anywhere under the new coach, but their gap from the relegation zone has increased to seven points. In his debut match, Everton lost narrowly to Aston Villa (0:1). However, they later earned six points against Tottenham (3:2) and Brighton (1:0). They are not expected to strengthen the squad in January. Notably, Broja, Chermiti, Coleman, Iroegbunam, and McNeil will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.

🦊 Leicester

This season, Leicester also changed their coach. They invited a legend, but not their own-Manchester United's Ruud van Nistelrooy. He worked well in the Netherlands but wasn't seen as a savior for the team in the Premier League. Under the Dutchman, the "Foxes" earned four points in their first two matches with rather mediocre play. Therefore, it was hardly surprising when a series of seven defeats followed. They managed to break it only in the last round by defeating injury-stricken Tottenham (2:1). Leicester scored two goals in the first five minutes after halftime, which secured their success. It's evident that the squad needs strengthening. So far, only Voyo Koulibaly from Parma has been acquired. However, the young defender has played just one minute for Leicester. In the upcoming match, Fatawu, Hermansen, Opoku, and Pereira will be out due to injuries. Ndidi's participation is also in doubt as he hasn't played for almost two months.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

Darren Bond has been appointed as the main referee for this match. This season, he has officiated nine Premier League matches. Leicester participated in three of those matches, earning three points during this period. In each case, the team received at least two warnings. On average, the referee shows 4.67 yellow cards per 24 fouls.

Leicester has an advantage in yellow cards this season-2.5 against 2.3. However, in all matches under Moyes, Everton has received no less than two warnings. This series began under Sean Dyche and has already reached 10 rounds. Therefore, it's worth considering Everton's total yellow cards over 1.5.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

This season, Leicester has conceded 49 goals already. Only Wolverhampton and Southampton have worse records. The team regularly concedes after halftime-in 13 of their last 15 Premier League matches. Therefore, it makes sense to bet on Everton scoring in the 2nd half.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Everton has an advantage in corners this season-4 against 3.5. In matches involving these teams, there are about 10 corners on average. Only one game out of Leicester's last 10 exceeded this mark. Therefore, betting on total corners under 10.5 seems justified.

📝 Match Prediction

Everton should be recognized as the favorite for the upcoming match. David Moyes has returned home, and the team has warmly welcomed him. Only Coleman, who is playing his 16th season at Goodison Park, and Young have worked with him before at Manchester United. The team has won two consecutive matches and has every chance to extend this streak. Therefore, we note a potential exact score of 2:1.

Everton is stronger in terms of squad quality; at least on Transfermarkt, they are valued higher. The coach is more experienced, and the team is clearly on an upswing after his recent appointment. Let's not forget that Leicester recently had a series of seven defeats. Therefore, we suggest betting on Everton's victory in the upcoming match.