Everton vs Sheffield Utd tips and predictions

Everton looking to extend run

It's eigth placed Everton versus 20th placed Sheffield Utd in this Premier League clash as the hosts look to add distance to the 39-point gap that separates the sides.

You can get a big price on Sheffield Utd because this home side will not harbour any thoughts of succumbing to defeat.

Everton will certainly like what they see in front of them when they line up. Adversities have slowly been building up for this group of away players over their last 13 fixtures. They've been defeated 11 times during these 13 starts. They're likely to suffer a defeat here too.

The home side's defence might be the key to victory for them. They've kept things tight recently. This clash is an opportunity for them to keep a clean sheet; they are only conceding an average of 0.8 goals over their last 13 games. Conversely, the visitors look a little vulnerable in defence. On the road in away matches, Sheffield Utd have conceded at least once in all of their last 20 trips. Significantly, The Blades have only scored 3 goals in their last 13 games.

Obviously these sides are not unfamiliar foes. Everton have won 3 of the last 4 fixtures between the two teams. This next meeting is a solid opportunity for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. And it is unlikely they will fail to do just that.

Everton are decent favourites and it is possible they just don't give any morsels away to Sheffield Utd. That's why the BTTS No bet seems like a decent side bet. Whatever happens expect The Toffees to dominate.