Everton vs Fulham Prediction 19.12.2023

• Competition: England - EFL Cup
• Date: Tuesday, 19th, December 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CET
• Venue: Goodison Park (Liverpool)

Riding a wave of superb form, Everton charges into the EFL Cup quarterfinals as they host Fulham at Goodison Park on Tuesday, aiming to secure a place among the best.

After being penalized with a 10-point deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play rules during the November international break, the Merseysiders have slipped from 14th position in the relegation zone. Rather than being discouraged by this, the Toffees have drawn extra strength from the situation, with which they have stunned their loyal supporters in recent weeks. Thanks to a series of impressive top-flight displays, Sean Dyche's charges wasted no time distancing themselves from the relegation zone, thereby building an eight-point surplus over danger.

Losing Aleksandar Mitrovic seemed like it could steer the Craven Cottage squad in the wrong direction, but fortunately, Fulham is managing quite well without the Serbian goal scorer, currently experiencing a rather serene campaign in the top-flight. Even though they don't quite reach the heights of Tuesday's hosts, the Cottagers have recently displayed signs of rejuvenating their form, propelling them up the Premier League rankings, currently occupying a decent 11th position with 21 points in their account. The midweek clash carries extra weight for Marco Silva and his team, presenting them with the chance to make club history by reaching their inaugural EFL Cup semifinal in 144 years.

Everton vs Fulham Betting Tips: Everton to Win

While it's true that both sides will enter Tuesday's clash with equal chances of victory, based on recent performances, we believe the Merseysiders are closer to securing a win and advancing to the EFL Cup semifinals, especially with the comfort of playing in front of their home crowd. Since the beginning of the last month of the year, Sean Dyche's squad hasn't stopped winning, nor have they conceded any goals, with their latest victim being Kompany's Burnley, whom they comfortably defeated 2-0 at Turf Moor over the weekend, extending their streak of success to four matches – all achieved with clean sheets. Everton is shining in December like no other team in the Premier League, and now they hope to carry this exceptional form into the EFL Cup, aiming to secure a spot among the top four, something they haven't achieved since the 2015-16 season.

In fact, the Toffees will approach the midweek clash with full optimism, as their quarter-final challengers Fulham—despite delivering "firecrackers" against Nottingham Forest and West Ham—have failed to crack the code for success on away grounds, going seven straight top-flight visits without a victory. What worries coach Marco Silva the most ahead of the midweek away fixture is the shaky and porous defense of his team, considering that the heavy 0-3 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday marked the third consecutive away match where the Cottagers shipped three or more goals. For these reasons, we believe that Everton, fueled by the thunderous support of their passionate fans, will manage to sustain their top-notch form and secure their ticket to the EFL Cup semifinals.