After the international break, Premier League action is back. On Matchday 4, we get a further glimpse into these squads to gauge who aspires to play European football, who sits in the middle, and who will be embroiled in a relegation battle. Two clubs of interest, Everton and Aston Villa, will clash on Saturday as they seek to bolster their standing in what promises to be a competitive season.
Everton are the home favorites at +140 on the moneyline on the DraftKings Sportsbook. If you’re considering Aston Villa as the underdogs, they’re at +200, while the draw is at +235. The total is set at 2.5 goals. Let’s get into our Everton vs. Aston Villa prediction and pick.
Everton vs. Aston Villa Forest Prediction, Pick
It’s been a chipper start to the year for Everton. After bringing back Merseyside legend David Moyes to manage during the last season, they went from a relegation squad to a mid-table club. That success under Moyes has continued into the new year; Everton have won two of their three Premier League matches while passing their first Carabao Cup test.
Most notably, they’ve scored seven goals in four matches, a near-unheard-of total in the past few seasons for the Toffees. The addition of talented winger Jack Grealish on loan has been a shot in the arm for both club and player.
Things haven’t been as rosy for this Aston Villa side. After a nil-nil opening day draw against Newcastle, they’ve dropped their last two. Starting the season with one point in three contests causes worry. Arguably more concerning is that Villa have yet to find the back of the net this season; they’re the only Premier League club to be held scoreless in their first three games. That’s a serious indictment of your club when you have Ollie Watkins leading the charge.
Early-season form is always tough to get a read on, especially when Villa look the better side on paper. But the results speak volumes. Everton under Moyes looks like a winning club, while Villa has fallen utterly flat to begin the year. Trust the Blues to take care of business at home.
