The Toffees enjoy their excellent start and hope to take second home win of the season.
Everton take on the visitors Middlesbrough in the round 5 match of English Premier League. The game will be played at Goodison Park in Liverpool on Saturday, September 17th.
Everton had quite mediocre last season and the board decided to sack Roberto Martinez and appoint Ronald Koeman from Southampton. The club also sold their skipper John Stones for over €55m and signed four solid players for these money: Ashley Williams, Idrissa Gueye, Yannick Bolasie and Enner Valencia. Only Valencia haven’t become a starter while other three have already become important part of the Koeman’s new team. The team has impressive start of the new season, gaining 10 points in four matches. Two home fixtures got the hosts 1-1 draw with Tottenham and 1-0 win over Stoke City.
Middlesbrough made their return to elite English division after quite a long absence and show solid results so far. The team gained five points in four matches and sit on ninth place in the league standings. Moreover, Middlesbrough improved the first team with solid and experienced players and it seems they came here to stay.
Everton faced Middlesbrough only two times since the Borough got relegated from the Premier League, taking wins in both matches. Impressive start of Everton and home-field advantage make them favorites of the matchup with newly-promoted side and we should expect to see fourth won of the Toffees this season.
Prediction for the match: Everton to win.
