Everton vs Fulham: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 17, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:25 AM

The Toffees are on a run of four wins and four clean sheets

The trip to Turf Moor ended up as a happy memory for former Burnley manager Sean Dyche. The Clarets played as hosts to Everton in the Premier League matchday 17 fixture. The Toffees won the game with two goals and a clean sheet. Now Dyche’s men have a quarter-final affair in the EFL Cup with PL colleague Fulham.

The Cottagers didn’t have a happy ending on matchday 17. Even the start against Newcastle United at St James’ Park was troublesome. In the 22nd minute, Raúl Jiménez was sent off. That meant Fulham had to play the remaining game against the Magpies with just 10 men. Eddie Howe’s side used the extra man advantage and scored 3 without a response. Fulham once again will be on the road, this time for a trip to Goodison Park.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at 7:45 PM UK

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 at 1:15 AM IST

Location: Goodison Park

Form

Everton (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Fulham (in all competitions): L-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)

The Everton forward has made 2 appearances in the Cup netting 140 minutes in total. The return in these games has been far superior for Dominic Calvert-Lewin than the PL ones. In just 2 games, he has a goal and an assist. While in PL, Calvert-Lewin needed 13 games to get just 3 goals.

Alex Iwobi (Fulham)

Alex Iwobi left Everton in the summer and joined the London-based club. The former Arsenal man has scored two goals in December and also provided an assist. He will look to be the difference maker against his old side.

Match Facts

Everton have won their last four games scoring 8 goals in total and conceding none
Before an unfortunate red to Jiménez which was followed by a 3-0 defeat to Newcastle, Fulham produced a 5-0 scoreline in two back-to-back games against Nottingham Forest and West Ham United
Both sides won their Round of 16 EFL Cup tie by scoring three goals (Everton 3-0 Burnley, Ipswich Town 1-3 Fulham)

Injury & Team News

André Gomes is sidelined with a calf injury. Right-backs Seamus Coleman and Ashley Young will need more time to recover from their respective injuries. Former Tottenham Hotspur star midfielder Dele Alli is back in training and just might make it to the bench in time for Everton.

In Fulham’s dressing room, winger Adama Traoré and three others will be missed. This includes centre-back Tim Ream with a calf injury. Goalkeeper Steven-Andreas Benda with ligament injury and defensive midfielder Tyrese Francois. Since Raúl Jiménez will be suspended for the next 3 PL games, Marco Silva should utilise Jiménez from the start.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 17

Everton wins – 9

Fulham wins – 5

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup

Everton predicted lineup (4-4-1-1):

Pickford (GK); Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Garner, Onana, McNeil; Doucouré; Calvert-Lewin

Fulham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Rodak (GK); Tete, Adarabioyo, Diop, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Wilson, Cairney, Iwobi; Carlos Vinicius

Match Prediction for Everton vs Fulham

After the 26 November defeat to Manchester United, Sean Dyche’s men have turned up their game. In the last four games, they have four wins and four clean sheets. With such momentum, Everton just might dwindle Fulham’s EFL Cup semi-final hopes.

Prediction: Everton 2-1 Fulham

Telecast for Everton vs Fulham

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports

US – ESPN+

Nigeria – Supersport

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