Prediction: Everton vs West Ham

Verdict: Everton double chance

Best Rating: 8/15

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Looking for their first Premier League win of the season on Sunday afternoon, Everton host West Ham at Goodison Park.

Everton

Starting with the hosts, with Everton possibly still awaiting their first Premier League win of the season, Frank Lampard's side should feel a chance here. Last seen in the Premier League in a 0-0 stalemate at home to bitter local rivals Liverpool, the Blues have now played a draw in each of their last four top-flight encounters. Hoping to try to pick up a boost on Sunday afternoon, the former Chelsea boss is expected to be somewhat excited by his side's extended displays at home. On a run dating back to March 13, it's worth noting that Everton have lost just a pair of their last nine Premier League clashes at Goodison Park. Knowing that a first win of the season this weekend will send them skyrocketing away from the drop zone, Lampard's side will know they face an inescapable battle here.

Team News

Injured in the thigh earlier in the month, England international goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will be absent on Sunday afternoon. Arriving on a short-term contract this week, Eldin Jakupovic is expected to start between the sticks.

The likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Ben Godfrey, Yerry Mina and Andros Townsend won't feature here either.

West Ham

When it comes to the visitors, while West Ham may have managed to secure a 3-2 win at Silkeborg while on European duty in midweek, the Hammers feel like a team in search of stability. Last seen in Premier League action hit by a controversial 2-1 loss to London rivals Chelsea, David Moyes' men have won just one of their first six top-flight clashes. Making the trip to Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon sitting in the drop zone, the former Manchester United boss finds some pressure on his shoulders. While West Ham may have had back-to-back wins over Everton last season, it's worth noting that Moyes' side have won just one of their previous eight Premier League clashes since last season. Likewise, showing prolonged issues at the back, the Hammers could be given a tough test here.

Team News

Having to settle for a place on the bench against Silkeborg earlier in the week, Michail Antonio, Kurt Zouma and Jarrod Bowen are likely to make a full comeback here.

However, West Ham have confirmed that the defensive duo of Nayef Aguerd and Ben Johnson will miss Sunday's trip to Goodison Park.

Key Factors to Consider West Ham picked up back-to-back Premier League wins when they faced Everton last season. However, after the summer break, the Hammers have only managed to win a pair of their last 13 top-flight clashes. Everton have now played to a stalemate in each of their last four Premier League clashes on the spin. The Toffees have lost just a pair of their last nine Premier League games at Goodison Park, a continuation of last season. West Ham have lost seven of their last nine Premier League games away from the London stadium.

Conclusion

While West Ham might have had back-to-back Premier League wins over Everton last season, the Hammers could face a stern test here. With Sunday's hosts last seen in a 0-0 stalemate at home to bitter local rivals Liverpool, Lampard's side will be desperate to secure their first win on the table. Although the Hammers may have fought their way to another European victory earlier in the week, the Londoners have shown prolonged domestic problems. As well as winning just a pair of their previous 13 top-flight encounters, it's also worth noting that West Ham have lost seven of their last nine Premier League games on the road. In what looks to be an unavoidable battle for both sides, we're backing a home double chance here.

Verdict: Everton double chance

Best Rating: 8/15

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