Everton vs Stoke City Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 23/08/2016, 18:15  by | Modified on 04/10/2017 at 06:09 in Premier League Predictions

Four points from two games is a good start for Everton under new manager Ronald Koeman. Even better because Everton do have a bit of a reputation for not starting seasons well. A home draw with Spurs and an away win at WBA plus the news Romulu Lukaku isn't going to be leaving the club will have given their fans a big boost. Home form was a struggle last season but the performance against Spurs who are really difficult to beat on their travels was a great start to the season. Stoke got off to a slow start last year and it's happening again this time around. A draw at Middlesbrough was passable but a 4-1 home thrashing by Manchester City must have dented their confidence. Stoke had a few heavy defeats last season and manager Mark Hughes will be hoping that's not going to be the case again. They lack any real superstars in their team but their workmanlike style usually sees them do well. It'll be a struggle for them here though and I see Everton getting their first home win of the season.