Tottenham vs Everton: can Tottenham preserve their Premier League status?
In the final match of the English Premier League season, Tottenham will face Everton. The clash will take place on Sunday, May 24, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 CET, and I’m offering my pick for this encounter.
Tottenham vs Everton: match facts and head-to-head
- Tottenham are winless in their last two matches.
- Everton have now gone six matches without a win.
- Everton have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive matches.
- Everton have scored at least once in seven straight games.
- Tottenham’s scoring streak stands at five matches.
- Tottenham have won 26% of their matches with a clean sheet, while Everton have managed 24%.
- In the last meeting between the sides, Tottenham crushed Everton 3-0.
Tottenham vs Everton: match preview
In their most recent outing, Tottenham fell 2-1 to Chelsea, despite having the chance to secure their place in England’s top flight. West Ham also lost their fixture, which means the tension remains at its peak. Just two points separate West Ham and Tottenham. One point should be enough for Spurs to guarantee survival in the Premier League, regardless of how the Hammers perform. Tottenham remain highly inconsistent, although they face an unmotivated opponent in the final round.
Everton, meanwhile, are enduring a poor run of form. The Toffees are now six matches without a victory, recording two draws and four defeats. Overall, however, they remain in a fairly comfortable position and could even push for European qualification. Everton currently sit 12th with 49 points. If they win and several rivals drop points, they could still have a shot at European football. That said, too many factors would need to align for that scenario to become reality. Right now, it is clearly not their main focus, although the Toffees will certainly want to end the campaign on a high note.
Probable line-ups
- Tottenham: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison
- Everton: Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto
Prediction
Tottenham have to win and will throw everything at this game, but Everton are a tricky side and will surely create chances of their own. That is why my pick is for both teams to score.
