Everton and Brentford Clash: Premier League Preview, Stats & Team News

As Everton prepares to face Brentford in the Premier League, the match promises to be a tight contest. Both teams have had fluctuating performances this season, adding intrigue to their upcoming clash.

Head-to-Head Performance

In recent encounters, Everton has demonstrated strong form against Brentford. After losing their first two meetings in the 2021-22 season, the Toffees are now unbeaten in their last six encounters with the Bees, achieving three wins and three draws. In that time, Brentford managed a memorable 3-2 victory in their inaugural Premier League away match at Everton in May 2022, but have struggled to replicate that success in following visits, failing to score in three consecutive matches.

Recent Struggles and League Stats

• Everton has lost their opening league match in seven of the last eight calendar years, with one draw.
• Their last win in the season opener came against Southampton in 2017.
• This season, the team averages just 3.1 shots on target per game, the lowest record since 1997-98.
• In the current campaign, Brentford has suffered seven defeats in away matches, only outperformed by Wolves.
• Remarkably, this figure is just one defeat less than their total away losses in the entire 2024-25 season.

Recent Home Form for Everton

At Goodison Park, Everton’s performance has been inconsistent. They have alternated between wins and defeats in their last six home league matches. Their last match resulted in a narrow 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Importantly, Everton has avoided losing consecutive home games since December-January of the previous season.

Managerial Insights

David Moyes, Everton’s manager, has faced Brentford seven times in the Premier League, recording five losses. However, his last two meetings against them have produced a win while managing West Ham and a draw with Everton. This performance trend may boost his confidence heading into the fixture.

Player Highlights

Thierno Barry of Everton has been finding his form after a challenging start. After failing to score on his first 15 shots this season, he has now converted two of his last three attempts. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford continues to be a standout player, with eight clean sheets this season, second only to Arsenal’s David Raya.

On the Brentford side, Igor Thiago had an impressive start with goals in his first three away games in all competitions. However, his goal-scoring has slowed, finding the net only twice in his last seven away appearances.

Conclusion

This upcoming matchup between Everton and Brentford is crucial for both teams. With Everton looking to improve their home form and Brentford eager to find consistency, fans can expect an engaging Premier League encounter.