Welcome to the good folks at Extratips, where today’s journey takes us to the north-west coast of England for a much-anticipated Premier League battle: Everton versus Southampton on May 18th. Everton, sitting in 13th with 42 points, is eager to finish the season with a bang after a mixed bag of recent results. Southampton, languishing in 20th with just 21 points, looks like they're already thinking about next season’s Championship party. The odds lean heavily in favor of Everton at 1.42, with Southampton a hefty 7.00 underdogs. The draw sits at 4.75, perhaps tempting if you fancy a nosy at a cautious stalemate. Historically, these teams have clashed 5 times recently, with Everton winning 3, Southampton snagging 1, and one draw—patterns suggest Everton tends to edge it, especially at home. Everton’s last 5 home matches are a bit of a rollercoaster: 2 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, showing some inconsistency but a fighting spirit. Southampton’s away record is patchy: just 2 wins in their last 5, with recent results more negative than positive. Key strengths for Everton include disciplined defense and quick counters, but they often struggle to score more than a couple. Southampton's weaknesses are defensive lapses and poor away form, which might doom their drop hopes further. No major injury concerns for Everton, but Southampton's morale is low, so they’ll be battling confidence. A fascinating angle? Will Everton’s home advantage and recent form carry the day? Or can Southampton upset the odds with their desperation? Expect Everton to push hard, possibly netting twice. A low-scoring game is likely, with a possible upset being a 1-1 draw. Stay tuned as we break down the predictions below!