Everton vs West Ham: Preview, Prediction & Lineups

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Everton vs West Ham United: Premier League Preview

Everton hosts West Ham United at Goodison Park on Saturday in GW29 of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Both teams are looking to return to winning ways after recent struggles, Everton to end a 3 match winless run and West Ham to bounce back from a defeat.

David Moyes has brought stability to Everton in his second spell at the club. The Toffees have lost just 2 of 10 under the Scot but have struggled to convert draws into wins, with three consecutive draws in their last three. Home form will be key for them to climb up the table.

West Ham under Graham Potter has shown glimpses of improvement but are still inconsistent. They have lost 5 of 9 under Potter including 1-0 to Newcastle United this week. They are safe from relegation but need more consistency to make progress.

The reverse fixture between these two teams ended 0-0, and both will be looking for 3 points this time around.

Team News & Tactics

Everton

No new injuries for David Moyes, but they are still missing several players. Iliman Ndiaye (knee), Dwight McNeil (knee), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (hamstring), Armando Broja (ankle), and Orel Mangala (ACL) are all out.

Everton will line up in 4-2-3-1. Jordan Pickford will start in goal with Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaliy Mykolenko in defence. James Garner and Idrissa Gueye will provide defensive cover, and Abdoulaye Doucoure will operate as an attacking midfielder. Jesper Lindstrom and Jack Harrison will provide width, and Beto will lead the line.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Lindstrom, Doucoure, Harrison; Beto

Graham Potter has injuries to deal with but no new ones. Vladimir Coufal and Niclas Fullkrug are nearing returns but are missing this game. Crysencio Summerville (thigh) and Michail Antonio are out.

West Ham will play 3-5-2. Alphonse Areola will start in goal, and Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, and Aaron Cresswell will form the central three. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Oliver Scarles will be the wing backs, providing width and defensive cover. Tomas Soucek, Edson Alvarez, and James Ward-Prowse will control the midfield. Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen will lead the line.

Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse, Scarles; Kudus, Bowen.

Stats

Everton haven’t scored more than once in their last 10 Premier League games against West Ham.
West Ham have won 4 of their last 6 Premier League away games at Goodison Park.
Everton are unbeaten in their last 8 Premier League games under David Moyes (W4 D4).
West Ham haven’t scored in 37.5% of their Premier League games under Graham Potter.
David Moyes has never beaten Graham Potter in 7 Premier League meetings (D5 L2).

Player to Watch: Mohammed Kudus

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Mohammed Kudus has been West Ham’s best player this season. He leads the league in attempted dribbles (142) and also tops the charts for being dispossessed (70 times). His ability to create chances and take on defenders will be key for West Ham to break down Everton’s defence.

Everton vs West Ham Prediction

Both teams have been struggling for form and may approach this game with caution. Everton’s home advantage gives them the edge, but West Ham’s attacking threat might make this a close one.