Brighton and Hove Albion will host Everton on Monday, seeking to boost their points tally as they contend for a place in European football. Having bounced back from the disappointment of exiting the FA Cup at the semi-final stage, the Seagulls have been in good form, securing two back-to-back wins. They are still hoping to secure a European berth, and with just a handful of games left, every point matters.
Despite trailing 19th in the table and battling for survival, Everton will be looking to cause an upset against the Seagulls. The Toffees will be making a difficult trip south without a win in 13 league away fixtures. They have scored a disappointing 12 goals across 17 away assignments this season.
Brighton has conceded just 14 goals at home this season, boasting one of the best defensive records in the league at home. It would be an uphill task for Everton to come away with any points, and a win for Brighton could soon be secured.
Everton will need to be cautious in their approach against Brighton. They have struggled to keep teams at bay lately and could find themselves trailing at half-time. Brighton is known to start attacks through the middle before spreading to the wide channels, and with the expected return of midfielder Amadou Onana, he will have his hands full in trying to ward off players from the midfield. Onana has already picked up eight yellow cards this season, the most of any Everton player, and could be in danger of another booking.
In summary, Monday’s match could see Brighton come away with maximum points as they look to secure a place in European football. Everton, struggling to make an impact on the road, will be looking to prevent Brighton from taking the lead in the first half. It could be a closely fought contest, and one that football fans will not want to miss.
All odds in this article are courtesy of bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
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