Goodison Park is the scene for the direct battle of the fifth place in the Premier League. Match of the Week is between Everton and Arsenal.

Premier League Round 14
Goodison Park
28-11-2012 @ 19.45

How is the two teams form?

The Blues have surprised many this season and is currently positioned fifth in the Premier League, one point ahead of Arsenal. Everton has so far played six draws, and their matches this season has been very tight. Even so, the Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini, is to be found as number six on the top scorer list with six goals.

Arsenal has had yet another disappointing start of the Premier League and is as mentioned positioned six just after Everton. The Gunners have had problems with the mid-table teams so far, but has also made some great wins. The topscorer status in Arsenal is shared between Santi Carzorla, Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud.

How will the starting lines look?

Everton has a few players that are doubtful for the match on Wednesday. Among them is the striker Kevin Mirallas. Arsenal is also struggling with injuries, as Walcott, Rosicky and Santos is out along with two others. A probable starting line for both teams could be:

Howard

Baines - Distin - Jagielka - Heitinga

Gibson - Osman

Oviedo - Vellios - Pienaar

Jelavic
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Giroud

Podolski - Cazorla - Oxlade-Chamberlain

Ramsey - Arteta

Vermaelen - Koscielny - Mertesacker - Jenkinson

Szczesny

What to expect from this match?

Everton has not won against Arsenal in the last ten matches, but with Arsenals current form against teams as the Blues it is hard to say what to expect. Arsenal will probably do what ever they can to close down Fellaini, but it will just open up for other players. The same matters for Everton. They will have to target Cazorla in order to keep him out of the assist role. 

Given Arsenal has problems with teams as Arsenal, and the fact that Everton is not the most scoring team, I would call this a draw.

What are the odds?

According to oddschecker.com, Everton is the most popular bet for this match. Everton as winners of the match gives an average of 2.48 back, while Arsenal gives a 2.9. A draw will give a cashback of 3.5.