Prediction, Pick, and Odds for the Upcoming West Ham vs Everton Match in the Premier League Summer Series
In the upcoming friendly match between West Ham and Everton on August 5, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, at 6:30 p.m. EDT, the preseason analysis and predictions strongly favour West Ham to win.
West Ham have shown better form recently, winning three of their last five matches, while Everton have struggled, losing two and drawing one of their last three friendlies, with Everton also failing to score in their last two warm-up games. This form differential is reflected in the betting odds, with the over/under for the match set at 2.5 goals, with the under having a price of -134o and the over having a price of +105u.
Historical head-to-head stats show West Ham have had reasonable success against Everton in recent meetings, winning four and drawing two of their last eight matches across all competitions, while Everton generally struggle scoring against West Ham. The betting odds have moved slightly in favour of Everton for a win but still favour West Ham being more likely to come out on top.
Everton face issues such as defensive injuries and uncertainty around their new striker, which adds to their challenges. West Ham, on the other hand, are keeping their core players and aiming for performance improvement.
Recent preseason performances also support the view that West Ham are better prepared going into the friendly. West Ham had a competitive match against Manchester United, losing 2-1, while Everton suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the same preseason series.
In summary, the clear preseason consensus is that West Ham will win the friendly against Everton on August 5, 2023. Here's a quick comparison of the two teams:
| Aspect | West Ham | Everton | |---------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------| | Recent results | 3 wins in last 5 matches | 2 losses, 1 draw last 3 matches | | Preseason form | Competitive vs Man Utd | Heavy 3-0 defeat recently | | Head-to-head last 8 games | 4 wins, 2 draws | Poor scoring record | | Injuries & concerns | None major mentioned | Defensive injuries, uncertain striker | | Prediction | West Ham win | |
Everton have made several signings this transfer window, including Mark Travers as their goalkeeper and Thierno Barry for £27 million. They have also signed El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague as a left-back and are close to signing teenage defender Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich. However, they have lost five senior players this window, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The moneyline price for Everton is 160, while West Ham is favoured with a moneyline price of +145, according to the prediction. The best bet for the West Ham vs. Everton match, according to the prediction, is on West Ham to win.
[1] Preseason Analysis: West Ham vs Everton (2023) [2] Historical Head-to-Head: West Ham vs Everton [3] Betting Odds: West Ham vs Everton (2023) [4] Preseason Results: West Ham vs Manchester United, Everton vs Bournemouth [5] Prediction: West Ham to Win West Ham vs Everton (2023)
- The preseason analysis of the upcoming West Ham vs Everton friendly suggests a strong favoritism towards West Ham, given their better form recently, particularly after winning three of their last five matches.
- The betting odds for the match reflect this form differential, with the over/under set at 2.5 goals and West Ham being favored, as indicated by the moneyline price of +145, making them the best bet for the West Ham vs Everton match.
- An analysis of European leagues and the premier league reveals that West Ham have historically had the upper hand in head-to-head matches against Everton, with four wins in their last eight encounters, and Everton generally struggling to score against them.
