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Everton will be out to protect their impressive home record when they host Tottenham Hotspur at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with both teams eyeing a statement win to strengthen their top-half credentials. David Moyes’ men have turned their new home into a fortress, while Thomas Frank’s Tottenham arrive searching for rhythm amid a frustratingly inconsistent spell.

Everton may have left empty-handed after their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City last weekend, but their spirited display against the champions proved they remain a tough opponent. That result extended their recent run to just one win in five Premier League outings (D2, L2), leaving them comfortably mid-table but eager to climb higher.

Returning home could be exactly what the Toffees need to rediscover their winning touch. Moyes’ side are unbeaten at Hill Dickinson Stadium across all competitions (W3, D2) and have yet to taste defeat in Premier League action there. Their four-game unbeaten home start represents their best since the 2016/17 campaign, a testament to the resilience and structure Moyes has instilled since his return.

Tottenham, meanwhile, make the trip north after a goalless midweek draw against Monaco in the UEFA Champions League — a result that steadied the ship following a patchy run of form. Spurs have found consistency hard to come by, with just one victory from their last five competitive matches (D3, L1). Yet, there remains reason for optimism: Frank’s men have been excellent away from home this season, collecting a league-high ten away points (W3, D1).

A fourth victory on the road would see Tottenham reach at least 13 points from their first five away league matches for only the second time in Premier League history. That form on their travels could be crucial as they look to rediscover the attacking sharpness that marked their early-season promise.

Historia del cara a cara

Everton claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory in the most recent Premier League meeting between these sides and now have the chance to secure back-to-back league wins over Spurs for the first time since 2012.

Tottenham’s trips to the blue half of Merseyside have been notoriously challenging in recent years. They are winless in their last six visits (D5, L1), a record that underlines Everton’s ability to frustrate them at home. The last time Spurs triumphed away to Everton in the league was back in December 2018 — a 6-2 victory under Mauricio Pochettino — but much has changed for both clubs since then.

Estadísticas y rachas

• Everton have won their last five league games played on a Sunday, all under David Moyes.
• The Toffees are currently on their longest run without conceding 3+ goals in a match since a 37-game streak between 1987 and 1988.
• Since the start of last season, no Premier League side has lost more games after scoring first than Tottenham (eight).
• Spurs have scored 2+ goals in five of their last six competitive away games.

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

Jack Grealish continues to shine under Moyes and remains Everton’s key creative outlet. His late winner in their last home outing underlined his influence, and notably, he’s avoided defeat in nine of his last ten goalscoring appearances across all competitions.

Interestingly, one of those goals came in a 3-3 draw at home to Tottenham while playing for Manchester City — a reminder of his ability to make an impact in high-profile fixtures.

For Spurs, the spotlight falls on former Everton favourite Richarlison, who will be eager to rediscover his scoring touch against his old club.

The Brazilian forward has gone eight competitive games without a goal, but his record against the Toffees is impressive: four goals in his last four appearances against them. His physicality and movement could cause problems for an Everton defence missing a key figure.

Speaking of absentees, Everton will be without defender Jarrad Branthwaite, though they otherwise boast a largely settled squad. Tottenham’s injury list is far more concerning — as many as 11 players are reportedly unavailable, with key defenders Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie among the latest casualties. This selection crisis could force Frank into tactical improvisation, particularly in defence.

Resumen táctico

David Moyes’ Everton are expected to stick with their pragmatic and structured approach, built around defensive solidity and well-organised pressing. The Toffees’ midfield duo of Amadou Onana and Idrissa Gana Gueye will be tasked with breaking up play and limiting Spurs’ transitions, while Grealish’s creativity and the pace of Dwight McNeil could be vital in exploiting Tottenham’s weakened backline.

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham, meanwhile, will likely persist with their expansive, attacking setup despite their injury woes. Their strength on the road has been built on aggressive pressing and fluid attacking movement, particularly from the wide areas. However, their depleted defence may compel them to adopt a slightly more cautious approach, focusing on counter-attacks and quick transitions led by Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski.

Análisis de apuestas

This fixture has all the ingredients for an entertaining and high-scoring contest. Everton’s home strength and Spurs’ attacking mentality point toward goals at both ends. Tottenham’s injury issues could make them vulnerable defensively, while Everton’s impressive home record makes them unlikely to roll over easily.

Backing both teams to score looks a strong option, as does the over 2.5 goals market given Spurs’ recent attacking record away from home. For value, a 2-2 draw seems plausible — Everton’s resilience at home combined with Tottenham’s quality in attack should make for a balanced and absorbing contest.

Prediction: Everton 2–2 Tottenham

Everton’s unbeaten home record may survive another week, but Tottenham’s firepower should ensure they don’t leave empty-handed. Expect an end-to-end encounter with plenty of attacking moments and little to separate the sides at full-time.

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