Match Overview
In this Carabao Cup Round of 16 match, Everton will face off against Burnley at Goodison Park on November 1, 2023, at 19:45 GMT. The odds for the match are as follows: Local Team (Everton) to win – 1.81, Draw – 3.78, Away Team (Burnley) to win – 4.48.
Historical Face-Off
Everton and Burnley have faced each other multiple times in the past. Their most recent encounter was on June 4, 2022, in the Premier League where Burnley emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-2. Prior to that, Everton had won three consecutive matches against Burnley.
In their previous eight meetings, there has been an average of more than three goals per game. However, it is important to note that these statistics do not guarantee a similar outcome for this upcoming clash.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Everton has been performing well recently with four wins and two losses in their last six matches across all competitions. They secured an impressive away victory over West Ham in their most recent Premier League fixture.
At home in the current competition (Carabao Cup), Everton’s performance is unknown due to lack of available data.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Burnley has struggled in their recent away matches, losing four out of their last six games on the road across all competitions. Their most recent away defeat came against Bournemouth in the Premier League.
In terms of their performance in the current competition (Carabao Cup), no information is available regarding Burnley’s away matches.
Key Players Spotlight
One key player to watch from Everton’s squad is Dominic Calvert-Lewin. He has been in fine form, scoring four goals in eight appearances this season. Another player to keep an eye on is Abdoulaye Doucouré, who has contributed three goals and one assist from midfield.
For Burnley, Chris Wood has been their standout performer with six goals so far this season. His goal-scoring ability will be crucial for Burnley’s chances in this match.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, Everton seems to have the edge over Burnley. They have won four out of their last six matches compared to Burnley’s two wins. Everton has also scored more goals (10) than they have conceded (6) in these fixtures.
On the other hand, Burnley has struggled defensively, conceding 12 goals in their last six away matches across all competitions while only managing to score eight themselves.
Match Prediction: Everton 2-1 Burnley
Taking into account Everton’s strong recent form and home advantage, they are expected to come out on top against a struggling Burnley side. However, given the history between these teams and the unpredictability of cup competitions, it could be a closely contested match with both teams finding the back of the net.
