Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Everton play host to Burnley at their Goodison Park in what is expected to be an interesting relegation six-pointer. The Toffees are eyeing their first league win since December 16, 2023 when they defeated their Saturday’s rivals at Turf Moor and we are positive that Sean Dyche’s men are going to leave their hearts on the field. Anyhow, their fine performance in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United is fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Burnley.
Meanwhile, the Clarets are undefeated in the previous four league matches, but despite the fine form, their Premier League status is still in great danger. Burnley are not regarded as good travellers, with the team already suffering nine defeats on the road and, taking everything into account, we believe that the time has come for Everton to return to winning ways in the national championship. All Ameen Al Dakhil, Aaron Ramsey, Louis Jordan Beyer, and Luca Koleosho are out of contention for the away team.
Highlighted Player (Abdoulaye Doucouré):
French international midfielder Abdoulaye Doucour is a bundle of raw energy and a player who was voted Watford’s Player of the Season during the 2017/18 campaign. A deep-lying midfielder who takes part in play build-up from behind is a defensive asset who took time to blossom and announce himself at the international stage. He first burst to prominence at Ligue 1 side Rennes in 2012 after a year with the club’s B side and went on to play 75 league matches and score 12 goals.
Watford bought Doucoure in 2016 but sent him on loan to Granada, where he took part in 15 league matches. Determined to prove his worth in the Premier League, the Frenchman of Mali descent wasted no time in grabbing a starting spot under both Marco Silva and Javi Garcia, respectively, upon his return from Spain.
The total of 38 matches played along with 8 goals scored made Doucoure one of the most sought-after assets in the summer of 2018 but the player remained at Vicarage Road despite reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Highlighted Team (Burnley):
Burnley were one of the founding members of the Football League back in 1888. The Clarets did remarkably well to win the FA Cup trophy back in 1914 and the club owners have been trying to bring glory days back to Turf Moor ever since.
Burnley defeated Liverpool in the 1913/1914 FA Cup final and, no doubt, this is regarded as the greatest achievement in the club’s history. The Clarets finished the 2015/2016 Championship campaign in top position in the standings and, as a result, they will participate in the English Premier League in the 2016/2017 season.
Burnley play their home games at Turf Moor and the capacity of the stadium is 21,401. The Clarets have won two Community Shield trophies so far, in 1960 and 1973, but they have yet to clinch the Premier League title. Claret is the dominant colour of the team’s home shirts.