Everton vs Wolverhampton: can Everton claim their second win of the season?
On Wednesday, January 7, a Matchday 21 fixture in the English Premier League will take place, with Everton hosting Wolverhampton. The game is scheduled to kick off at 20:30 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this match.
Everton vs Wolverhampton: match facts and H2H
- Everton have won just one of their last five matches.
- Everton have lost their previous two home games.
- Wolverhampton have won only one match in this Premier League season.
- Wolverhampton have yet to win an away match in the Premier League.
- Wolverhampton own the worst defence in the Premier League, having conceded 40 goals.
- After 20 Premier League matches, Wolverhampton have scored just 14 goals, the weakest attack in the league.
- Wolverhampton have lost 43% of their matches this season without scoring, while Everton stand at 20%.
- This season, Everton have won 32% of their matches while keeping a clean sheet.
- Wolverhampton defeated Everton 2–0 in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
Everton vs Wolverhampton: match preview
Everton are currently positioned in the middle of the table. The team have not been particularly consistent throughout the season, but their overall situation remains solid, as inconsistency has affected most Premier League sides. After 20 rounds, the Toffees have collected 28 points and sit 12th in the standings. Despite this position, Everton can still push for European qualification, as they trail fifth place by just three points. However, in their previous match, they suffered a 2–4 defeat to Brentford.
Wolverhampton are clear outsiders in this Premier League campaign. They currently sit bottom of the table. In their last match, the Wolves recorded their first win of the season in the English top flight, thrashing West Ham 3–0. After 20 matches, they have accumulated just six points and remain rooted to the bottom of the standings. They trail 17th place by 12 points, which makes survival a daunting task. Nevertheless, with 18 rounds still to be played, there remains a chance to retain their Premier League status, but that will require far more frequent victories.
Probable line-ups
- Everton: Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Garner; McNeil, Rohl, Grealish; Barry
- Wolverhampton: Sa; S. Bueno, Mosquera, Krejci; Tchatchoua, Arias, Andre, Mane, H. Bueno; Arokodare, Larsen
Prediction
Wolverhampton won the previous head-to-head encounter, but Everton have been far more consistent than the Wolves throughout this campaign. Playing at home, the Toffees should have the edge, and I suggest a bet on a home victory.
