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Everton vs Southampton Preview & Tips - Saints can hold Toffees to a point at Goodison
- Everton vs Southampton predictions for Saturday’s Premier League match
- Will Rafa Benitez’s Everton hold the Saints at Goodison?
- Preview, tips, stats & team news
Everton have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 8 matches against Southampton (Getty Images)
Everton vs Southampton Preview & Tips
Everton are backed to get life under Rafa Benitez off to a slow start with a home draw.
- Everton vs Southampton Preview & Tips
- Head-to-Head
- Everton Form
- Everton Team News
- Southampton Form
- Southampton Team News
- Everton vs Southampton FAQ
- Everton are winless in 10 of their last 12 home matches (Premier League)
- Everton have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 8 matches against Southampton (Premier League)
- Southampton are winless in 12 of their last 13 away matches (Premier League)
Head-to-Head
Everton have a 50-32 advantage against Southampton in 105 meetings with 23 draws.
Everton Form
Everton had a patchy pre-season following the appointment of Rafa Benitez. The Toffees drew 1-1 with Millonarios and beat Pumas MNAM 1-0 before a 4-0 away defeat against Man United.
Everton were winless in nine of their last 12 Premier League matches towards the end of last season. They slipped from the European places to 10th after a poor finish to their campaign.
Everton Team News
Forward James Rodriguez should start despite a recent ankle injury.
Winger Moise Kean and midfielders Andre Gomes and Jean-Philippe Gbamin are doubtful.
Southampton Form
Southampton won three of their pre-season friendlies, defeating Cardiff (4-0), Swansea (3-1) and Levante (1-0) before a 3-1 home defeat to Athletic Bilbao.
The Saints ended their 2020/21 campaign with one of the worst away records in the league, losing 10 of their last 11 on the road.
Southampton Team News
Captain James Ward-Prowse could miss out due to an ankle injury.
New signings Adam Armstrong and Armando Broja could miss out due to fitness concerns.
Midfielder William Smallbone and defender Sam McQueen are doubtful.
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Verdict
Everton and Southampton come into the new campaign after disappointing 2020/21 seasons. Neither side has gained momentum in pre-season, so I am backing a score draw.
