Everton vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds

We Think Over 2.5 is the Value Bet

Everton and Southampton are capable of scoring a combined three goals or more. Therefore, our betting prediction is to back the odds -125 when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals in this encounter.

Match Preview

Everton lost their last game 3-2 on the road against Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Toffees were restricted to 26% possession and had two shots on target, with Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin on the scoresheet at Villa Park.

Southampton played Manchester United in their last match and this was a Premier League home game at St. Mary's Stadium. The scoreline was a 3-0 loss, with Russell Martin's side having 44% possession and four shots on goal.

The last game between Everton and Southampton saw Southampton win the game 2-1 at Goodison Park. The previous 9 matches between the teams have seen one draw and four victories each.

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. Everton have had 40.8% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts, while being awarded 7.1 corners.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Dwight McNeil and Idrissa Gana Gueye each have 2. Dwight McNeil is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalie Jordan Pickford has 4 clean sheets.

Southampton have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 10.1 attempts, 4.1 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Saints average 60.2% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts.

Adam Armstrong is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Cameron Archer and William Smallbone both have 2. Tyler Dibling has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games, while Alex McCarthy has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Everton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joao Virginia (GK), Roman Dixon, Michael Keane, Jake O'Brien, Dwight McNeil, Orel Mangala, Harrison Armstrong, Jesper Lindstroem, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Iliman Ndiaye, Beto.

Southampton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex McCarthy (GK), James Bree, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Charlie Taylor, Lesley Ugochukwu, Adam Lallana, Maxwel Cornet, Joe Aribo, Ryan Fraser, Adam Armstrong.

Expert EFL Cup Analysis

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Everton vs Southampton stats:

• Everton have conceded 2 or more goals in 10 of their last 20 matches
• Southampton have scored 2 or more goals in 9 of their past 20 matches
• Southampton have conceded 2 or more goals in 9 of their last 20 matches

Everton vs Southampton Prediction

Our pick is to bet on Over 2.5 Goals for this EFL Cup clash. This means we need the two teams to score three or more goals combined, with this available at -125.

If you have a preference for a particular team to win, you can combine this with Over 2.5 Goals and get bigger odds.

Our Pick

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Everton vs Southampton Odds

The bookies have Everton at +120 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 45% likely to win this EFL Cup match according to the latest betting odds. At +220, Southampton are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -150.

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