Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are set to finish the Premier League’s Matchweek 28 when they try to solve their identities in a huge North London-hosted clash (Watch live at 3pm ET Monday on USA Network and Tottenham’s topsy-turvy form this season continued as the north Londoners were dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship side Middlesbrough this past midweek.
Antonio Conte’s men could not find a way through the Boro defence despite fielding a strong team. Tottenham will look to get over their midweek disappointment when they face relegation-threatened Everton in the Premier League. This game falls into the six days or more category so we should be confident of seeing the best side of Spurs against the Premier League's worst travellers. Everton have the fewest away points in the Premier League this season (6).
Plus, they have a manager in Frank Lampard that doesn't embrace keeping things tight on the road. Everton have shipped five in two away games since he took the job. As Chelsea boss, Lampard's team conceded the second-most goals of any team in the Premier League away from his home during his tenure (50) at an average of 1.7 goals per 90 minutes. When you add it all up, the glaringly obvious sticks out like a sore thumb. Just back Harry Kane to score. Kane has scored 12 goals in 14 appearances against Everton, including 11 in his last nine since March 2017. On current form, there isn't a hotter player in the Premier League and an odds-against price of Kane to score at 6/5 with Sky Bet looks more than fair enough. Kane to score twice at 11/2 and the hat-trick at 33/1 also should be given some consideration to any staking plan.
Cristian Romero, Eric Dier and Ben Davies seem like the preferred back three. Despite Sergio Reguilon being available, Conte has chosen to use Ryan Sessegnon at left wing-back in recent games, and this placement will continue against Everton. Matt Doherty, meanwhile, remains a favourite to get the nod ahead of Emerson Royal on the opposite flank.
Son Heung-min and Harry Kane will continue their prolific form together in the front three, with the in-form Dejan Kulusevski keeping his spot on the right side of the attack. Lucas Moura could be a solid option from the bench
