Defences could be on top at Goodison

Premier League
3pm Saturday

Just three games into the season and Everton's match with Tottenham feels like an important one.

Both have posted just one victory and will be looking at the Goodison Park contest as one they need to win to get back on track.

However, it might not be a particularly free-flowing contest as Everton look short of quality up front and Spurs perhaps short of confidence after a 1-1 draw with Burnley.

A tight match is on the cards with defences on top.

Recommendation
Under 2.5 goals
1pt 4-5 Betfair, Betfred

Bet on this game at Soccerbase.com

Team news
Everton
New signing Nikola Vlasic could feature and Oumar Niasse has returned to the squad having been frozen out last season. Jordan Pickford (thigh) and Davy Klaassen (foot) are available and Wayne Rooney is set to start despite being charged with drink-driving.

Tottenham
Serge Aurier lacks match fitness and is unlikely to start but fellow right-back Kieran Trippier (ankle) is available. Victor Wanyama and Danny Rose (both knee) and Erik Lamela (hip) are out.

Key stat
None of Everton's last four home games against Tottenham have featured more than two goals.

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