Everton vs Southampton: Goodison Farewell Offers Value in Toffees Win to Nil

Everton play host to Southampton in what promises to be an emotionally charged Premier League clash – their final outing at Goodison Park before relocating to Bramley-Moore Dock. With sentiment high and form stacked in their favour, Everton are well positioned to sign off with a win.

These sides last met in January, when Southampton pulled off a shock 1-0 victory at St Mary’s courtesy of Adam Armstrong’s late strike – one of just two league wins the Saints have mustered all season. That result proved fatal for Sean Dyche, who was axed shortly after, having won just three of his final 19 games in charge.

Now, it’s David Moyes back at the helm. The veteran boss will oversee his 538th game in charge of Everton – and his 19th since returning – having steadied the ship with 21 points from 18 matches. When Moyes took over, the Toffees were teetering just a point above the relegation line. Now, they're 13th with 42 points – clear of danger and ending the season with some semblance of stability.

Southampton, meanwhile, have simply been abysmal. Despite a spirited 0-0 draw with Manchester City that spared them the embarrassment of becoming statistically the worst team in Premier League history (eclipsing Derby’s infamous 11-point 2007/08 season), they remain nailed to the bottom. Their record: 2 wins, 6 draws, and a staggering 28 defeats.

Form Check & Betting Angles

Everton come into this with confidence after a 3-1 win at Fulham, building on a recent home draw vs Ipswich (2-2) and battling losses to Chelsea (0-1) and Man City (0-2). That run includes a gritty 1-0 win at Forest, sealed by Doucouré deep in stoppage time.

Southampton, by contrast, have taken just two points from their last five – a goalless draw with City and a 1-1 at West Ham (courtesy of a 93rd-minute screamer from Ugochukwu). Losses to Leicester (2-0), Fulham (2-1), and Villa (3-0) expose the ongoing frailty at both ends of the pitch.

The Saints have the worst away record in the division: 6 points from 18 road games, with a goal difference of -24 (13 scored, 37 conceded). Everton, meanwhile, have kept things tight at home – only 23 goals conceded in 18 Goodison matches.

Best Bets:

• Everton to Win to Nil – Excellent value considering Southampton's league-low 13 away goals.

• Under 2.5 Southampton Goals – They've scored more than once away from home just once all season.

• Anytime Goalscorer: Beto or Doucouré – Both have shown up in key moments recently, and Southampton’s backline offers little resistance.

• Everton -1 Handicap – With motivation high and opposition low, there’s room for margin.

Verdict:
With 30 points separating these sides and Goodison set for a passionate send-off, expect Everton to dominate. A clean sheet looks likely, and backing the Toffees to win without reply could be one of the weekend’s strongest angles.