Everton are set to welcome Fulham to Goodison Park on Saturday, hoping to extend their unbeaten Premier League run to five matches. The last time these two sides met was in January, when the match ended in a 0-0 draw at Craven Cottage.
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Everton’s Recent Revival
After a shaky start to the season, where they suffered four consecutive defeats and conceded 12 goals, Everton have found their rhythm under Sean Dyche. They’ve collected eight points from their last four Premier League outings.
Most recently, they secured a 2-0 victory against Ipswich Town, thanks to first-half goals from Iliman Ndiaye and Michael Keane. This result placed them 16th in the Premier League, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Fulham’s Struggles and Injuries
Fulham, meanwhile, are recovering from back-to-back defeats following a five-game unbeaten run. After a spirited 3-2 loss to Manchester City, they let a lead slip in a 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa last weekend.
Now sitting 10th in the table, Marco Silva’s men are keen to bounce back. They’ve had good results against Everton recently, winning three of their last five matches against them, including a strong record at Goodison Park.
Team News
In terms of team news, Everton will be without key players like Tim Iroegbunam, Youssef Chermiti, and Armando Broja due to injuries. However, Jarrad Branthwaite and Jesper Lindstrom are expected to return.
For Fulham, Joachim Andersen’s suspension and injuries to Sasa Lukic and Timothy Castagne will force some changes. Raul Jimenez, who has scored three goals in his last four Premier League matches, will likely lead the attack, supported by Adama Traore, Emile Smith Rowe, and former Everton player Alex Iwobi.
Prediction
With both teams having shown flashes of brilliance and inconsistency, a tightly-contested battle is expected. Everton’s recent form suggests they could frustrate Fulham, but with Fulham’s strong record at Goodison Park, a draw seems a likely outcome.
