Will Everton remain undefeated in their sixth game?
The Nations League is taking a short break before the final matches are played in November. Of course, action continues right away this weekend in Europe’s top leagues.
At MKM Stadium, the strong newly promoted Hull side hosts Everton, and a bet on the “Tigers” is rewarded with odds of 3.75 by bookmakers licensed in Germany. The winner of this matchup will cement its place among the top teams, while the loser will find itself in mid-table for the time being.
The hosts have gotten off to a very strong start to the season following their promotion, already racking up two wins and two draws. With eight points, the Black and Amber are sitting in a solid eighth place
They trail the first international qualification spot by just one point and have already built a five-point cushion over the relegation zone. Head coach Sergej Jakirovic is likely very satisfied with his team’s performance so far.
Everton FC has gotten off to an even slightly better start. The “Toffees” have two wins and three draws to their credit and remain undefeated this season. Nine points currently put them in seventh place in the standings.
Hull – Everton Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced off in ten matches in England’s top flight. With five wins to two losses, the “Toffees” hold the edge. Across all competitions, there have been two additional cup matches, in which the “Blues” also prevailed.
The “Tigers” last beat Everton in 2015, when the home team prevailed 2-0. That remains their only win in the last eight matches. The last three head-to-head matches have featured more than 2.5 goals. Hull City secured both of those victories in front of their home fans.
Hull – Everton Prediction
It took a full nine years for Hull City to celebrate their return to England’s top flight. Coach Jakirovic’s team didn’t suffer their first loss of the season until the final matchday before the international break. They suffered a narrow 1–2 defeat at Newcastle.
The Tigers are currently struggling on offense. They have scored just six goals so far. Only five teams have scored fewer. In contrast, the defense has put in a strong performance, conceding just four goals. From their first two home games—a 2-0 win over Manchester United and a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa—they collected four points.
After years of gloom, a glimmer of hope is emerging at Everton FC that this season will mark a return to former glory. They’re within striking distance of the international qualification spots. Head coach David Moyes is likely particularly pleased with the defense right now.
The ball has been retrieved from their own net only three times—the best record in the league. This makes it a little easier to accept that there’s still plenty of room for improvement on offense, where they’ve found the back of the net just six times. After five matchdays, the “Toffees” are one of only five teams in the Premier League yet to suffer a loss.
While both teams have been successful so far, it’s also true that neither has faced any of the league’s current top 6 yet. We see the hosts as having had the slightly tougher start to the season. We don’t quite understand why the “Tigers” are considered such clear underdogs.
Both teams have relied on a solid defense so far. Their offenses have yet to show much punch. That’s why, in the Hull vs. Everton matchup—with odds of 1.83 at bet365—betting on a game with under 2.5 goals is a promising option.
