Everton @ Brighton and Hove Albion - January 25, 2025

Oh boy, folks, we’ve got ourselves an electrifying matchup this Saturday as Brighton & Hove Albion host Everton FC in Premier League action! As I sit here obsessively polishing my lucky jersey—yeah, the one that hasn’t seen a wash since we faced Manchester United—I can’t help but feel that this is going to be a fantastic game for us Brighton fans.

Let’s break down the numbers, shall we? Brighton has been on fire recently, with a solid average of 1.7 goals scored per match. I mean, just the other week we took down Manchester United 3-1, and you can’t get much better than that! The Seagulls average 14 shots per game, with nearly 5 of those being on target. That’s a major threat to any opposing goalkeeper, especially one who’s been trying to make sense of it all in Everton’s somewhat disorganized defense.

Now, when we look at Everton, it’s a different story. They’re currently sitting at 16th in the table, struggling to find their footing. They only manage to score about 0.8 goals per game. Ouch! And with just 11 shots on goal on average, they aren’t rattling many cages. Plus, their passing percentage ranks lower than Brighton’s. They have a decent number of fouls committed as well, which tells me they’ll be trying to disrupt our flow. But will that be enough?

Given Brighton’s stout passing percentage of around 82.8% compared to Everton’s at 75.4%, it’s fair to say the Seagulls have a bit more composure on the ball. This spells trouble for Everton. They’ll need to step it up massively if they want to disrupt Brighton’s rhythm, but I’m betting they’ll have a hard time doing so!

As for the betting lines, Brighton stands as the clear favorite at –182, while Everton sits at a hefty +500. The draw? Well, that’s at a mere +310. If you ask me, I think the bookies are onto something. I genuinely believe we’re going to see Brighton rake in a solid win—I’m calling it! Not to mention, the Over/Under is expected to be high with both teams averaging plenty of goals recently, so expect goals galore in this one! Everton’s recent bounce-back against Tottenham Hotspur with a 3-2 scoreline might give them a glimmer of confidence, but I’m convinced Brighton will dominate.

So, my prediction? Brighton takes this one with a 3-1 scoreline. We’re hungry for victories and riding high after our last match. The home crowd will be electric, and with those beautiful colors blazing across the Amex, we can expect our players to perform like never before. Bring on the match! This is soccer, and we’re all here for the goals and the glory! Let’s go, Seagulls! 🦅⚽️