The Matchday 2 Premier League clash between Everton and Brighton will take place on August 24 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Everton vs. Brighton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Everton
David Moyes' side had a disappointing start to the new season, losing 0-1 away to Leeds. The team clearly missed their injured defenders, which contributed to the defeat. Before this, the club was on a four-match unbeaten streak in the league (3 wins and 1 draw). Notably, this is the fourth consecutive season that the Liverpool side has started with a goalless defeat.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 11 of Everton's last 13 Premier League games.
- At least one team has failed to score in 6 of Everton's last 8 league matches.
- The team has not lost at home in 8 of their last 9 league matches (3 wins and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Everton (3-5-2)
Jordan Pickford – Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Jake O'Brien – Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Carlos Alcaraz, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tim Iroegbunam – Beto Gomes, Iliman Ndiaye.
Defender Jarrad Branthwaite will miss the match due to injury.
Brighton
Fabian Hurzeler's side settled for a draw in the first round. The club hosted Fulham and should have secured all three points, but conceded a goal in the 97th minute (1-1). Consequently, Brighton's unbeaten run in the league has extended to six matches, featuring four wins and two draws. Interestingly, the team has started with a win in the previous four seasons.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Brighton's last 9 Premier League matches.
- At least three goals were scored in 13 of Brighton's last 16 league games.
- The team has not lost in 9 of their last 12 away league matches (5 wins and 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Brighton (3-5-2)
Bart Verbruggen – Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Maxim de Keijper – Kaoru Mitoma, Carlos Baleba, Mats Wieffer, Matt O'Riley, Yasin Ayari – Yanquba Minteh, Jorginho Rutter.
Defenders Solly March and Adam Webster, along with forward Julio Enciso, are sidelined due to injuries.
Referee
Stuart Attwell (England)
Matches – 19 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 76;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 11%.
Everton vs. Brighton: Match Prediction
I anticipate a high-scoring match with both teams finding the net. The Liverpool side is always dangerous on their home turf and strives to perform well. In their last 9 home league matches, Everton failed to score only against Manchester City. However, they have conceded in 6 of their last 7 home Premier League games, with Southampton being the only team not to score against them during this run.
Brighton demonstrated very attacking football on the road last season. In their last 20 away Premier League matches, they failed to score only against Nottingham Forest. However, they have conceded in 12 of their last 15 away league matches. Additionally, both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 Premier League meetings at Goodison Park.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
