Brentford welcome Everton to the G-Tech Community Stadium on Wednesday for a crucial Premier League clash. With the hosts pushing for Europe and Everton looking to finish on a high, a closely fought battle is expected.
Thomas Frank’s side head into the match after a dominant 4-0 victory over Leicester City, securing back-to-back league wins following a 1-0 triumph against West Ham. The Bees have now won three of their last four matches and are just two points off the top 10.
Defensive struggles have been an issue for Brentford, failing to keep a single clean sheet at home this season. However, their attacking strength has often compensated, particularly with Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, who have combined for 27 goals.
Everton, meanwhile, surrendered a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United last weekend but extended their unbeaten run to six league matches under David Moyes. The Toffees have picked up four wins in that run, including successive wins in their last two away matches, winning four of them.
Since Moyes’ return, Everton’s attack has significantly improved, netting 14 goals in seven league games, compared to just five in the same span before his arrival. However, defensive frailties persist, with eight goals conceded under Moyes.
How the bookies view it: Brentford with the edge
The Bookies favour Brentford to claim a third straight league win, with BoyleSports offering 20/21 for a home victory. A win for Everton is priced at 5/2 by BoyleSorts, who are also offering odds of 5/2 for a draw.
Head to head: Recent Everton superiority
Everton have dominated recent Premier League encounters against Brentford, winning three of the last four meetings, including a 3-1 victory at the G-Tech Community Stadium. However, both teams played out a 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture back in November.
Players to watch: Red hot Beto
Everton striker Beto has found his scoring touch, netting five goals in his last four Premier League appearances. He is expected to maintain his scoring run, with BoyleSports offering odds of 2/1 to find the net.
Bryan Mbeumo is the man to watch for Brentford, having scored five times in the last eight Premier League matches. As the team's designated penalty taker, he presents a solid option to score anytime and BoyleSports are backing him at odds of 13/8.
Probable line-ups
Brentford will be without Rico Henry, Gustavo Nunes, Igor Thiago, Sepp van den Berg, Josh Dasilva and Mathias Jensen. However, after a dominant display in their last outing, they are likely to stick with the same team, with Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo spearheading the attack.
Everton also face significant injury concerns, with Dwight McNeil, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Séamus Coleman, Orel Mangala and Iliman Ndiaye all sidelined. Given their limited squad depth, the Toffees are likely to make minimal changes, keeping Beto up front with Abdoulaye Doucoure providing support.
Brentford: Flekken, Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter, Nørgaard, Janelt, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade, Wissa
Everton: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Lindstrøm, Doucoure, Harrison, Beto
Anything else catch the eye?
Everton’s last three games has witnessed both teams scoring and a repeat is expected at 8/11 with BoyleSports. The Toffees have also seen over 2.5 goals in their last three Premier League matches and a similar outcome is priced at 5/6 with Boylesports.
The last three meetings between Brentford and Everton have produced half-time draws, which is priced at 11/10 by BoyleSports.
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