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Iwobi poised to shine as Fulham takes on Everton, predictions suggest

Iwobi poised to shine as Fulham takes on Everton, predictions suggest

Fulham broke Liverpool's 26-match unbeaten streak by winning 3-2 at Craven Cottage last month. Now they are looking to beat Everton this weekend and complete a quick Merseyside double.

Under Marco Silva, Fulham has been up and down, winning seven and losing eight of their last 15 league games. They are considered favorites for the match against Everton on Saturday.

Everton, who saw an improvement after David Moyes's return, have only won one of their last 10 league games but managed to move away from the relegation zone.

Team news

Fulham will be without Rodrigo Muniz, Harrison Reed, and Reiss Nelson due to injuries. Emile Smith Rowe is likely to start.

James Tarkowski is out for Everton, alongside Orel Mangala and Jesper Lindstrom. Abdoulaye Doucoure is expected to return for the upcoming match.

David Moyes' team has been having a hard time after securing a spot in the Premier League for next season.
David Moyes' team has been having a hard time after securing a spot in the Premier League for next season.

The stats

Fulham faced five defeats in their last seven matches in all competitions. Their home games have seen over 2.5 goals in seven of the last 10 matches.

With only two clean sheets at home in the Premier League this season, Fulham's defense has been struggling.

Everton has drawn 15 of their last 31 league matches, showing a trend towards draws.

In four of Everton's last nine games, the scoreline has been 1-1. Additionally, they have scored only 12 goals in 17 Premier League away matches this season.

Prediction

In their recent home game, Fulham lost 2-1 to Chelsea, but they managed to beat Tottenham and Liverpool in the previous matches at Craven Cottage. Going against a resilient Everton side, who have drawn 15 matches this season, will present a challenge for Fulham.

Everton has secured their top-flight survival, but they aim to finish the season positively. Without key center-back Tarkowski, their defense will be weakened, as shown in the last weekend's 2-2 draw against Ipswich.

David Moyes's team has struggled in their away performances, losing to Liverpool and Chelsea and managing a narrow win at Nottingham Forest in the last three matches.

Although Fulham are the favorites, Everton's Alex Iwobi is worth considering for a goal. Iwobi, a former Everton player, has scored six of his nine league goals at home this season and has been a significant threat in recent matches.

Fulham's Iwobi has an average of 1.8 shots per game, only behind top scorer Raul Jimenez. His recent goals against Liverpool and Everton demonstrate his impact on the team's attacking efforts.