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The Premier League returns to the fold with its first round of matches this weekend as Brighton & Hove Albion take on Sean Dyche's Everton side in an important clash at Goodison Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview
Brighton & Hove Albion finished in 11th place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent so far this season. The away side eased past Villarreal by a 4-0 margin last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Everton, on the other hand, finished in 15th place in the league table at the moment and have struggled this season. The Toffees were held to a 1-1 draw by AS Roma in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Everton have a good historical record against Brighton & Hove Albion and have won 11 out of the 25 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Brighton & Hove Albion's six victories.
- Everton won their first four matches at home against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League but have lost their last three such games in the competition.
- The team that has scored the first goal has never lost a match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.
- Everton have lost their opening game in the Premier League in each of their last two seasons and have not endured such a run three seasons in a row since 2012.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction
Brighton & Hove Albion have impressive players at their disposal but have largely failed to justify their potential over the past year. The Seagulls have been prolific in their preseason campaign and have a point to prove this weekend.
Everton have improved under Sean Dyche but will be up against a strong opponent on Saturday. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Brighton & Hove Albion to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score - Yes
