Everton vs Cardiff: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 24th November 2018

England Premier League
Saturday 24th November 2018
Kick off at 3pm GMT
Venue: Goodison Park

Match Preview:

Everton really impressed in going to Stamford Bridge before the international break and getting a 0-0 result against Chelsea who are unbeaten this season. Manager Marco Silva has his team playing for him after a few speed bumps at the beginning of the season and it has to be encouraging for any Evertonian to not only see form but also a club who have conceded just 2 goals in 360 minutes of football.

The Toffees will return back to Goodison Park and will be the favourites to win this game when they take on newly promoted Cardiff.

Everton have won 10 points from their last 15 and on form they would be in top 5 of the league. Instead their 9^th, but a win here and other results going their way and they could move up at least two more places. At Goodison Park they come into this game having won their last 3 matches which came against Fulham, Crystal Palace and Brighton and in those games they have conceded just 1 goal.

Richarlison has been in rich form for the club too and also scored for Brazil recently in their mini tour of games in the UK. The team come here in very good confidence.

Cardiff meanwhile are 18^th, although not all is lost given how close it is down there and a win or a point could move them out of the bottom three. Neil Warnock’s side were boosted in their last game as they beat Brighton at home 2-1. This was only Cardiff’s 2^nd win of the season. On the road Cardiff are still searching for their first win where they have won just 1 point from a possible 15.

Team News:

Everton: Andre Gomes is fighting to be bit fit with a leg injury picked up on international duty with Portugal. Jonjoe Kenny is a doubt with a knock. Ademola Lookman will be assessed after his knock. Gyfil Sigurdsson took a knock in the match against Chelsea but is due back after the international break

Cardiff: Nathaniel Mendez-Laing could return for Cardiff after being out for three months due to a lack of match fitness. Sean Morrison has a head injury and could be a doubt. Ashley Richards could miss this game with his ongoing hamstring injury

Everton vs Cardiff Head to Head:

The teams have not met since 2014 where Everton at Goodison Park won this fixture 2-1.

In their last two meetings the correct score at half time has been 0-0.

Last season Leicester won this fixture 2-0 it was Leicester’s first win away to Brighton since 2006.

There is a 70% chance to see under 2.5 goals based on recent match ups.

Everton vs Cardiff Prediction:

Despite Everton having some injuries it is nothing like it was a month ago and they have the squad to deal with those problems now. It is difficult to look past Everton getting all three points here, there is a huge confidence in the side but not only that, they are playing good all round football and this could be and should be a difficult afternoon for Cardiff who are one of the poorest sides in the league when it comes to playing away. A home win and a solid one for the Toffeemen.

Everton vs Cardiff Betting Tips:

Everton to beat Cardiff at 1.40

Anytime goalscorer: Richarlison at 2.25

Everton to score 3+ goals at 2.75