Southampton v Everton predictions: Toffees may have to settle for another point

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Southampton v Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Best bet

Draw
1pt 5-2 Betfred

Team news

Southampton
Long-term absentees Romeo Lavia and Valentino Livramento remain the only injury concerns for the Saints.

Everton
Ben Godfrey, Andros Townsend, Nathan Patterson, Mason Holgate and Yerry Mina are injured while Dominic Calvert-Lewin faces a late fitness test. Jordan Pickford is fit following a thigh injury.

Match preview

Everton were finally rewarded with their first win of the season against West Ham in the final game before the international break, snapping a run of four draws on the spin.

But normal service may be resumed when they visit Southampton given the Toffees’ poor record away from home. Frank Lampard’s men have won just two of their last 22 league games on the road.

Southampton surrendered to a pair of 1-0 defeats to Wolves and Aston Villa before the break, failing to build on their 2-1 victory over Chelsea.

Goals have been an issue for both teams, who have scored just 13 times between them in their 14 matches this season.

Although the visitors arrive in better form, their poor record away from home means it’s hard to have confidence in them getting a win and another stalemate is the pick.

Key stat

Everton have won just two of their last 22 Premier League away games.

Inside info

Southampton

Penalty taker James Ward-Prowse
Assist ace James Ward-Prowse
Set-piece aerial threat Armel Bella-Kotchap
Card magnet Mohammed Salisu

Everton

Penalty taker Neal Maupay
Assist ace Alex Iwobi
Set-piece aerial threat Conor Coady
Card magnet Anthony Gordon

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