Everton vs West Bromwich Albion prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out today?
After the hype of the first game of the season, Everton will be looking to show they can be a more consistent outfit in the Premier League in 2020/21.
That means they’ll be aiming for a home victory against newly promoted West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, in the early kick-off.
Allan was a stand-out performer and James Rodriguez gave glimpses of his quality for the Merseyside outfit, while the Baggies look in desperate need of further additions.
With games against Crystal Palace and Brighton ahead, Everton must be looking at this run as a chance to start the season in superb winning form.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
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What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at Goodison Park in Liverpool at 12:30pm on Saturday, 19 September.
What TV channel is it on?
The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 1, BT Sport Extra 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
Subscribers can also stream the match online via the BT Sport website and app.
Team News
Everton rotated heavily for their midweek League Cup tie against Salford and will likely revert to a more first-choice lineup here.
Mason Holgate and Fabian Delph will need to be assessed ahead of the game.
West Brom have no new injury worries and could hand a first league outing to Branislav Ivanovic.
Predicted line-ups
Everton: Pickford, Coleman, Mina, Keane, Digne, Gomes, Allan, Doucoure, Rodriguez, Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison.
West Brom: Johnstone, Furlong, Ivanovic, Bartley, O’Shea, Gibbs, Pereira, Livermore, Sawyers, Diangana, Robson-Kanu.
Odds
Everton 7/12
Draw 57/17
West Brom 11/2
Prediction
The Toffees looked assured on the ball and well-organised against Spurs, while WBA had very little attacking threat and will struggle away from home if they play the same way. Everton 2-0 West Brom
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