In an upcoming Premier League encounter, Everton is set to host Luton Town at Goodison Park.
These two teams, expected to be involved in a relegation battle, will square off in what promises to be an intriguing clash.
Read on for a comprehensive preview of the match, including team news and predicted lineups.
Match Preview
Despite uncertainties surrounding Everton’s ownership, the team has found joy on the pitch.
They recently secured their first Premier League victory of the season and progressed in the EFL Cup.
Manager Sean Dyche led the Toffees to an impressive 3-1 away win against Brentford, followed by a 2-1 victory against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup.
Dyche’s relentless squad hopes to build on this success as they face Luton and Bournemouth in favorable fixtures.
Form at Goodison Park is a concern for Everton, having won only one of their last eight top-flight home games.
Their opening three matches this season ended in 1-0 defeats, a record not seen since the 1958-59 season.
On the other hand, Luton is still searching for their first Premier League win since their promotion.
They recently secured their first point in a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers but suffered a setback in the EFL Cup against Exeter.
Luton’s priority remains survival in the top flight.
Sitting 18th in the table with just one point from five matches, Luton faces Everton and Burnley in two crucial fixtures within four days.
A lack of success in these matches could raise doubts about their top-flight credentials.
Head-to-Head
Luton has not won any of their last six league meetings with Everton, but they did secure a narrow 1-0 EFL Cup win over Everton in their last encounter back in October 2007.
Team News
Dyche revealed that some players, including left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko, are nursing knocks and will be assessed before kickoff.
Seamus Coleman, Andre Gomes, and Dele Alli remain in the treatment room.
Jack Harrison, Arnaut Danjuma, and Dwight McNeil are competing for a starting spot on the flanks.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s availability remains uncertain, with summer signing Beto as an alternative option.
Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gueye, and Ashley Young are pushing for starts.
Albert Sambi Lokonga is out with a hamstring injury. Gabriel Osho, Jordan Clark, and Dan Potts are sidelined with ankle injuries.
Ross Barkley’s availability is uncertain due to a thigh problem.
Manager Rob Edwards is expected to field a lineup similar to the one that drew with Wolves, with Reece Burke, Tom Lockyer, and Amari’i Bell forming a back three.
Predicted Lineups
Everton Possible Starting Lineup:
Pickford;
Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Young;
Danjuma, Gueye, Onana, Doucoure, McNeil;
Beto
Luton Town Possible Starting Lineup:
Kaminski;
Burke, Lockyer, Bell;
Kabore, Mpanzu, Nakamba, Doherty;
Brown, Morris, Ogbene
Prediction
While this match may not be a must-win at this early stage of the season, both teams are eager to claim maximum points to boost their morale and climb the table.
Everton’s poor home record gives Luton hope, but we predict a narrow victory for the Toffees, backed by their passionate home crowd.
