Everton have made a pretty solid start to their Premier League campaign under their new manager – picking up four points from their first two matches.
And next up, they take on Brighton and Hove Albion away from home and this could be the real litmus test for Rafa Benitez since the Seagulls have won both their games so far.
Brighton are currently unbeaten in six home matches in the league so it will be a real task for the Goodison Park to break them down. Historically though, the Toffees have the slight upper hand as they have managed to win two out of their previous three encounters against Graham Potters’ side.
Everton will be even more buoyant since Rafa has only two major injury headaches whereas Potter could be without as many as six first-team players.
Brighton vs Everton TV information: Where to watch?
Kick-off: Saturday 28th August, Amex Stadium, 15:00 BST.
Where to watch: In the US, the match will be streamed live on NBCSN. In India, it will be available on the Star network and on the Hotstar App.
Previous results:
April 2021: Brighton 0-0 EVE
Oct 2020: EVE 4-2 Brighton
Jan 2020: EVE 1-0 Brighton
Head to Head in the Premier League:
Everton wins: 4
Brighton wins 2
Draws: 2
Brighton vs Everton Injury News:
Brighton:
Veltman – Ruled out.
Welbeck – Thigh injury – Ruled out.
Tariq Lamptey – Thigh injury – Ruled out.
Neal Maupay – Shoulder Injury – Doubtful.
Dan Burn – Knee injury – Ruled out.
Scherpen – Ankle ligament injury – Ruled out.
Everton:
James Rodriguez – Doubtful.
Andre Gomes – Knock – Ruled out.
Brighton vs Everton – Predictions & Odds:
Brighton 1-0 Everton
Odds
Brighton to win – 2.4
Draw – 3.36
EVE to win – 3.26
Data courtesy Premier League official website & Whoscored.
