Our prediction for this Premier League match:
After dropping two points in a goalless draw with Watford, Everton will look to escape the danger zone when they host Brentford to their Goodison Park. The Toffees have been showing signs of improvement of late, and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win Sunday’s clash. Both Townsend and Gbamin remain in the recovery room, while Donny van de Beek is major doubt.
The Bees, on the other hand, rolled over Southampton 3-0 in their last league match, but seeing that they have little to play for in the penultimate game of the season, we are tempted to put our money on the relegation-threatened hosts. Both Ghoddos and Canos are rated doubtful for the visiting side, while Onyeka and Zanka remain in the treatment room. Defender Ethan Pinnock will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Highlighted Player (Donny van de Beek):
Born in Nijkerkerveen, Netherlands on April 18, 1997, Donny van de Beek is a Dutch footballer who started his youth career at Veensche Boys. In 2008 he was spotted by Ajax scouts who persuaded him to move to Amsterdam. Donny van de Beek continued playing for the Amsterdammers at senior level, establishing himself as a first-team regular.
The 184-cm-tall footballer has three caps with Netherlands U21 team and he made his senior debut with the national team against Romania on November 14, 2017. Van de Beek’s main position is attacking midfield, but he is used as a central midfielder as well. His preferred foot is right and he has a contract with Ajax until June 30, 2022.
Dutch football experts often compare him with Davy Klaassen as he works very hard and play between the lines. Donny van de Beek scored 9 goals for the Amsterdammers in the 2018/2019 Eredivisie season, providing 10 assists for his teammates.
Highlighted Team (Brentford):
Based in London, Brentford compete in the Championship and they were founded in 1898. Griffin Park has been the home ground of the club since 1904 and the capacity of the venue is 12,300.
The Bees have yet to play in the Premier League and it has to be noted that they made it to the FA Cup sixth round on four occasions (1937/1938, 1945/1946,1948/1949, 1988/1989). Brentford played in the League Cup round 4 in the 1982/1983 and 2010/2011 season and that is the club’s biggest success in the competition.
Brentford’s main rivals are Fulham and Queens Park Rangers and they take on each other in the West London Derby. The rivalry with the Cottagers is probably the biggest and you should bear in mind that the clashes between the two teams have their history of crowd violence. The colour of Brentford’s shirts is red and white and they wear black shorts.