- Everton have conceded just 4 goals at home in the Premier League 2026/2027, an average of 1.00 goals per game.
- Coventry City have averaged just 0.50 goals per away game in the Premier League 2026/2027, scoring just twice on the road.
Toffees and Sky Blues face off at Goodison
11th place Everton (10 points from 8 games) host 19th place Coventry City (6 points) in the Premier League 2026/2027 on Friday afternoon and it's the Toffees who are the clear favourites to win. The Sky Blues are 4.55 underdogs for this one however and with the draw coming in at 3.8, there is a clear opportunity to make money on the draw no bet market.
David Moyes has Everton set up in a compact 4-2-3-1 system that is built to win duels, maintain a mid-to-low block and use direct outlets. The Toffees will set up to soak up pressure at home to Coventry and hit on the counter attack as much as possible and that should suit Thierno Barry, who will be Everton's main attacking threat. The midfielder has scored 2 Premier League 2026/2027 goals in 5 appearances and has 3 goals in Everton's last 5 competitive matches.
Coventry City are a high energy, high pressing side that like to disrupt and trap teams when they are on the ball. Frank Lampard's men have been excellent at this, particularly in the Premier League where they beat Newcastle 4-1, but they have faltered in their last two matches - losing 3-1 at Tottenham and 1-0 at home to Fulham.
Coventry City could struggle in the final third
Coventry City's attacking output has been low this term and Jay Dasilva is their top scorer with just 1 Premier League 2026/2027 goal in 5 games. They need more from their forwards and while they will get opportunities against Everton, it's hard to see them getting enough to make an impact.
This game has the potential to be a bit of a chess match with Moyes' side looking to absorb pressure and Barry to strike on the break, while Lampard will have his side pressing high to force mistakes and win the ball back in dangerous areas. The Toffees are the more likely winner at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but the odds on them and the styles of play of these two sides makes the over 2.5 goals punt at 1.7 look good.
