Everton x Burnley face each other in a crucial duel in the fight against relegation
In a crucial battle in the fight to avoid relegation to the Championship, Everton welcomes Burnley to Goodison Park this Saturday, April 6th. The match, promises to be an exciting and balanced clash between two teams that desperately need victory.
Team status:
Everton occupies 16th place in the Premier League table, with 33 points from 33 games. The team is coming off a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the last round and needs to add points to move away from the relegation zone, which is just 4 points behind.
Burnley, in turn, is in an even more delicate situation. The team is in 19th place, with 28 points, and needs a victory to stay alive in the fight to remain in the elite of English football.
Embezzlement:
For the match, Everton will be without injured defender Yerry Mina. Coach Sean Dyche, on the other hand, will have to deal with the absence of midfielders Ashley Westwood and Johann Berg Gudmundsson, who are also injured.
Probable lineups:
Everton: Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Godfrey, Mykolenko; Doucouré, Allan; Iwobi, Gray, Gordon; Calvert-Lewin.
Burnley: Pope; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Cork, Westwood, Brownhill; McNeil, Cornet; Wood.
What to expect from the game:
A very competitive and balanced game is expected between two teams that need to win. Everton, playing at home, will have the support of their fans and will seek to put pressure on Burnley from the start. Sean Dyche’s team, in turn, must defend themselves with organization and try to exploit counterattacks.
Guess:
It’s difficult to predict a winner for this match, but I believe that Everton, playing at home, will have slight favoritism. I’m betting on a 1-1 draw.
Where to watch:
The match between Everton and Burnley will be broadcast live in Brazil on the ESPN Brasil channel.
Other information:
- The match referee will be Michael Oliver.
- Goodison Park has a capacity for 39,414 spectators.
- The last time the two teams faced each other was in December 2023, with Everton winning 3-1.
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Key factors that can influence the result
In addition to the direct fight against relegation, some other factors could influence the outcome of the clash between Everton and Burnley next Saturday:
- Midfield performance: Everton needs to control the midfield to dictate the pace of the game and create opportunities for their attackers. Allan and Doucouré will have the responsibility of neutralizing Burnley’s attack and starting the Toffees’ offensive moves.
- Burnley’s defensive efficiency: Burnley’s defense, led by James Tarkowski and Ben Mee, will need to be solid to hold back Everton’s attack, which has the speed of Demarai Gray and Anthony Gordon.
- Taking advantage of chances: Both teams have attackers capable of deciding the match. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, from Everton, and Chris Wood, from Burnley, need to be on a good day to convert the chances created.
- Fan pressure: The support of the Everton fans at Goodison Park could be a determining factor. The atmosphere created by the fans can give the players an extra boost and make life difficult for Burnley.
Possible scenarios:
- Everton victory: If Everton manages to control the midfield and create good opportunities, the team has a chance of coming out victorious. A good performance from Calvert-Lewin and Gray in attack could be decisive.
- Draw: A draw is a possible result, especially if Burnley manages to defend well and exploit counterattacks.
- Burnley win: A Burnley win is less likely, but not impossible. If the team manages to neutralize Everton’s attack and take advantage of the chances they have, they can leave Goodison Park with three points.
Regardless of the result, the match promises to be exciting and decisive for both teams in the fight against relegation.
FAQs – Everton x Burnley
1. When and where will the match take place?
The match between Everton and Burnley will take place on April 6, 2024, at Goodison Park, in Liverpool, England. The scheduled time is 11am (Brasília time).
2. How are the teams in the table?
Everton is in 16th place, with 33 points from 33 games.
Burnley occupies 19th place, with 28 points.
3. Who are missing for the game?
Everton will be without defender Yerry Mina.
Burnley will be missing midfielders Ashley Westwood and Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
4. What is your guess for the result?
It’s a difficult game to predict, but Everton, playing at home, may have slight favoritism. A 1-1 draw is a possibility.
