Everton take on Brighton and Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium this weekend.
David Moyes’ side were held to a draw by Leeds United on Monday, but there were positives to take from the game.
Thierno Barry continued his prolific run, netting his fourth goal in his last five Premier League games, and two key players returned from injury.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jarrad Branthwaite made their long-awaited returns, so Everton will be a lot stronger going into the Brighton clash.
He gave Leeds a controversial penalty against us earlier this season… how you do feel about him being in charge? 🫣
With that said, Opta’s supercomputer has just predicted what the outcome will be.
Supercomputer has Brighton as the heavy favourites vs Everton
Brighton have been on a dire run of form, having won just one of their last 10 games in the Premier League.
The Seagulls are currently languishing in the bottom half of the table and are three points behind Moyes’ men.
What would be your team vs Brighton… does Branthwaite start? 🤔
However, despite that, Opta have made Brighton the heavy favourites to win, as they reckon the hosts have a 51.8% chance of getting the victory.
Everton have been given a 23.6% chance of picking up three points, with a draw 24.6%, which is pretty strange.
The visitors have a great record against Brighton as well, winning the last two meetings.
Oldest manager vs youngest manager in the Premier League
Interestingly, this weekend will see the oldest manager in the Premier League take on the youngest.
Moyes is 62-years-old and is the most senior boss in the division, whilst Fabian Hurzeler is just 32-years-old.
Hurzeler is actually younger than six of his Brighton first-teamers, including the captain Lewis Dunk, who is 34.
The Everton boss will certainly be hoping that his experience is enough to get one over Hurzeler on Saturday afternoon.
Moyes’ side won the reverse fixture 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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