Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton
English Premier League, KO: 15:00 Aug 24, 2024, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur and Everton both had disappointing starts to the Premier League season so they will be desperate to bounce back with a win with they face off in London on matchday two.
The Toffees have been battling against the drop for the last few seasons and their dismal 3-0 loss at home Brighton last weekend suggested another nervous struggle is on the cards.
The stakes are so high for Everton this season with a move to their new stadium imminent but Sean Dyche hasn't been given a lot of money to spend this summer and his squad looks short on quality.
In contrast, Tottenham have splashed out big money on Dominic Solanke, Wilson Odobert and Archie Gray this summer in a bid to give Aneg Postecoglou a squad capable of breaking into the top four.
Spurs looked slick when they led 1-0 at half-time against Leicester on Monday night but a failure to take their chances came back to haunt them as the Foxes pinched a 1-1 draw.
That has some fans fearing Postecoglou remains all style and no substance so the Aussie needs a win here to keep them sweet.
How the bookies view it: Spurs red-hot favourites at home
After Everton's poor show last weekend it's no surprise to see them as Betfred's 6/1 outsiders. Tottenham Hotspur are just 2/5 and even the draw is pretty big at 18/5.
Recent head to head: Game's a bogey for Toffees
Spurs have been a bogey team for Everton in recent seasons and the Toffees haven't claimed a victory in this fixture in the last seven meetings. Tottenham have won the last three against Everton at home, including a 2-1 triumph last term.
Players to watch: Solanke out to get off the mark
Summer signing Solanke has picked up an injury so Postecoglou will have to reshape his attack. Son Heung-min should start either through the middle or out wide and he's 5/4 at Betfred for anytime scorer.
Keeping Dominic Calvert-Lewin fit will be key to Everton's survival hopes and he should lead the line again here. The striker is 11/4 to open his account for the new campaign.
Probable teams
Rordrigo Bentacur will miss out for Tottenham after his worrying head injury at Leicester. New boy Gray could replace him, while Yves Bissouma is another option after returning from his club suspension. Ashley Young sits this one out for Everton due his red card against Brighton.
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Udogie, Romero, Porro, van de Ven, Maddison, Sarr, Gray, Son, Richarlison, Johnson.
Everton: Pickford, Keane, Tarkowski, Holgate, Mykolenko, McNeil, Harrison, Doucoure, Gueye, Iroegbunam, Calvert-Lewin.
Anything else catch the eye?
Postecoglou won't change his style of play so it bodes well for an open game, with Everton's direct style capable of causing Spurs problems on the break.
Combining BTTS and over 2.5 goals pays 10/11 in a bet builder at Betfred while over 3.5 match goals pays 6/5.
While watching Tottenham's clash with Leicester I was wishing I had bet on corners as Spurs racked up seven inside 20 minutes. They ended up with 13 so that's a market worth exploring here, with over 7.5 Tottenham corners paying 5/6. Backing Tottenham at -4 in that handicap also appeals at 6/5 while over 12 match corners also pays 6/5.
Abdoulaye Doucoure was a big threat for Everton last term so he appeals at 13/8 for an effort on target against a defensive that gives you plenty of chances.
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