April 4, 2025
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Everton v Arsenal Preview & Betting Tips
Premier League
Kick-off: Saturday, 11:30
Venue: Goodison Park
Final Home Clash for the Toffees Against Arsenal
Everton will host Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday lunchtime in what will be the last time the Toffees welcome the Gunners this Premier League season. David Moyes’ side saw their 9 match unbeaten run end midweek with a narrow 1-0 loss to Liverpool, just their 2nd league defeat since his return.
A tough follow-up test awaits as Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal come to town fresh off a 2-1 midweek win over Fulham, a result that further strengthened their hold on second place in the table. The Gunners have lost just 1 of their last 20 league outings.
How the Bookies View It
Arsenal are heavy favourites to take all three points, with Mega Dice offering 1.75 on an away win. Everton are trading at 5.20, while another Goodison draw, as seen in their last three home games is 3.35.
Head-to-Head: Defence First for Everton?
When these two sides met in December, Everton executed a disciplined game plan to earn a 0-0 draw at the Emirates. However, Arsenal had won the previous 3 league meetings before that.
Players to Watch
Mikel Merino has stepped up as Arsenal’s makeshift No. 9, scoring in each of his last 2 league matches. He’s 1.70 to have at least one shot on target this weekend.
James Garner has been booked in 2 of his last 6 appearances and is 4.00 to go into the book again.
Also of note: Declan Rice has committed at least one foul in 9 of 12 away league games this season and is 1.77 to have 2+ tackles.
Predicted Line-ups
Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Alcaraz, Gueye, Garner, Doucoure, Harrison; Beto
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard
Everton v Arsenal Betting Tips & Predictions
- Mikel Merino Over 0.5 Shots on Target – 1.70
- Declan Rice to Have 2+ Tackles – 1.77
- James Garner to Be Carded – 4.00
Odds correct at time of writing.
