Kick-off
At Goodison Park on May 11, 2024, Everton will play against Sheffield United in the Premier League.
Predictions
Everton, currently placed 15th in the league standings with 37 points, will face Sheffield United, positioned at the bottom in 20th place with 16 points.
Everton has shown strength with 4 wins in their last 6 home matches across all leagues, while Sheffield United has struggled with 14 losses in 18 away matches in the league.
In their head-to-head history, Everton has emerged victorious in 4 out of 8 matches against Sheffield United.
Key Stats
Everton have won three of their last six meetings with Sheff Utd, keeping clean sheets in two of those victories. The Toffees have also won each of their last four home games without conceding a single goal.
Sean Dyche’s side don’t often score more than two goals but do have a solid defence that has kept clean sheets in each of their last four matches at Goodison Park, so you can see why we’re going for a 2-0 scoreline in favour of the hosts.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin top scores for Everton this season with seven Premier League goals and we’re backing the striker to score against his former employers this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Everton the clear favourite
- HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*odds from OneBet, subject to change
Everton are the expected winner of this game with a win probability of 69.2%, and we can’t argue with the bookmakers on this one.
The Toffees drew 1-1 at Luton in their last league game, while Sheff Utd were beaten 3-1 in their own backyard by Nottingham Forest.
For more football betting tips on the game, check out the Under/Over 2.5 Goals market. If, like us, you want to back under 2.5 goals to be scored in this game the odds stand at 31/20 (2.55) which has a probability of 39.2%, while a bet on over 2.5 goals is priced at 8/15 (1.53) with a probability of 65.2%.
Everton vs Shefield United Team news and possible lineups
Everton have been quite fortunate with injuries in recent weeks. Only full back Vitalii Mykolenko remains out for the Toffees.
Sheffield United on the other hand, are suffering an injury crisis. Defenders Chris Basham, John Egan, George Baldock, Max Lowe and Rhys Norrington-Davies are injured, while Anel Anel Ahmedhodzic is suspended after picking up two yellows in the defeat at Nottingham Forest.
Midfielder Tom Davies is injured, as well as forwards Daniel Jebbison and Oli McBurnie.
Everton possible starting lineup:
Pickford; Godfrey, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Young; McNeil, Garner, Gueye, Harrison; Doucoure, Calvert-Lewin
Sheffield United possible starting lineup:
Foderingham; Trusty, Robinson,Holgate; Bogle, Arblaster, Hamer, Brooks, Osborn; Archer, Diaz