FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last updated : 27 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Arsenal fixture

Everton prepare to entertain Arsenal at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 95 games played, Toffees have recorded 41 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Goodison Park was just last season, in December 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 18 OctArsenal3 - 1EvertonPREM
2007/2008Sun 04 MayArsenal1 - 0EvertonPREM
2007/2008Sat 29 DecEverton1-4ArsenalPREM
2006/2007Sun 18 MarEverton1 - 0ArsenalPREM
2006/2007Wed 08 NovEverton0 - 1ArsenalLGEC
2006/2007Sat 28 OctArsenal1 - 1EvertonPREM
2005/2006Sat 21 JanEverton1 - 0ArsenalPREM

Recent respective form guides

Everton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Toffees in those games, with 4 conceded.

Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Gunners's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Everton find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 36 points they have accumulated from 22 games. Arsenal find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 41 points they have accumulated from 22 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Toffees, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Everton Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Arsenal Undefeated in last 4 away games.
9 games since last defeat.