Everton vs West Ham - Preview, prediction, team news and lineups

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·14 mars 2025

Everton vs West Ham - Preview, prediction, team news and lineups

West Ham have actually won three of their last four visits to Goodison, despite having only claimed victory during two of their previous 15 away games against Everton beforehand.

Everton vs West Ham United Preview

Will Everton's unbeaten streak continue? Last Saturday night, the Toffees were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves at Molineux, taking the lead through Jack Harrison, only to concede soon after. Nevertheless, this extends the Blues' unbeaten streak in the Premier League to eight matches, their longest such sequence since 2012, coincidentally during David Moyes' first stint in charge.

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This has propelled the Toffees 16 points clear of the drop zone, having been in serious danger when he was reappointed. Now, they're targeting another win ahead of their next fixture, the small matter of a Merseyside derby at Anfield in April.

Meanwhile, West Ham decided to move on from Moyes last summer, a decision that certainly hasn't bared fruit so far. His successor Julen Lopetegui was sacked after just 22 matches in charge, with Graham Potter yet to establish much momentum either. On Monday, the Hammers were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle at the London Stadium, their best opportunity of the night coming inside 45 seconds, when Tomáš Souček skied over the bar from close-range.

Prior to this, the Irons had enjoyed back-to-back victories over Arsenal and Leicester, but remain 16th, now actually below their hosts on goal difference, with very little tangible left to play for. The reverse match in November produced a 0-0 draw in East London, and the good news is that, in the 118-year history of this fixture, there has never been successive goalless draws, so will there be a winner on Merseyside?

Everton vs West Ham United Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 152.

Everton Wins: 75. Draws: 32. West Ham United Wins: 45.

Everton Team News

Orel Mangala, Dwight McNeil, Iliman Ndiaye and Armando Broja remain sidelined while, despite the fact both Nathan Patterson and Séamus Coleman were on the bench at Molineux, Jake O'Brien will continue at right-back.

Overall, due to lack of options, but also as a reflection of their excellent form, David Moyes is expected to name an unchanged lineup, with James Garner once again getting the nod over Carlos Alcaraz and Tim Iroegbunam at the base of midfield.

Everton predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-5-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gana Gueye, Garner, Doucouré, Lindstrøm, Harrison; Beto.

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Beto has scored six goals in his last six Premier League appearances, his previous 44 outings in the competition has produced just thre goals, so will he net in a fourth successive outing at Goodison?

West Ham United Team News

Graham Potter travels to Merseyside without Vladimír Coufal, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Füllkrug and Michail Antonio, although it was great to see the latter serenaded at the London Stadium on Monday, following his life-threatening car crash in December.

Even without their two first-choice centre-forward, Evan Ferguson is still yet to start since arriving on loan from Brighton, with Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen likely to be deployed as the front two again. Fit again Lucas Paquetá came off the bench against Newcastle, hoping to start, especially ahead of an FA disciplinary hearing that could end the Brazilian's career.

West Ham United predicted lineup vs Everton: (5-3-2): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell, Scarles; Álvarez, Souček, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Bowen.

West Ham United Player to Watch vs Everton

Jarrod Bowen has eight goals to his name this season, while he's previously netted three times against Everton, now seeking to net at Goodison for the very first time.

Everton vs West Ham United Prediction

Given their excellent form, and the fact they have home advantage, we are backing Everton to collect all three points when West Ham visit Goodison on Saturday: Everton 1-0 West Ham United.