Everton Goals: Back the Toffees as Moyes Returns

David Moyes has returned to Everton, 23 years after first taking charge of a relegation-threatened Toffees side. Known for his ability to build resilient and attacking teams, Moyes will look to lift Everton out of the drop zone while addressing their goal-scoring struggles.

Moyes’ Legacy and Revival Potential

During his first spell at Everton, Moyes consistently kept the club in contention for European places. His tenure peaked in 2004/05 with a fourth-place Premier League finish. Now, backed by the Friedkin Group’s ownership, Moyes is tasked with long-term ambitions while managing the immediate challenge of survival.

Everton’s average of 0.79 goals per game this season highlights the scale of the task. Comparatively, in Moyes’ last full season at Goodison Park, the Toffees averaged 1.45 goals per game with an xG of 1.66—the highest in over a decade. If he can replicate those numbers, Everton’s survival prospects will look significantly brighter.

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Aston Villa and Tottenham: Opportunities for Goals

Everton’s upcoming fixtures against Aston Villa and Tottenham provide opportunities for a “new manager bounce.”

• Everton vs Aston Villa: The Villains have conceded two or more goals in each of their last five Premier League away matches. In the reverse fixture, Everton netted twice within 30 minutes despite losing 3-2. Backing Everton to score Over 1.5 Goals (2.80) could prove lucrative.
• Everton vs Tottenham: Spurs’ high-risk style under Ange Postecoglou has seen them concede 1.57 goals per game. Everton have scored twice in this fixture in each of the past two seasons, and another goal-filled encounter could be on the cards (Over 1.5 Goals at 2.10).

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Betting Insights

Moyes’ ability to energise attacking play, combined with Villa’s defensive frailties and Tottenham’s open style, makes backing Everton goals an enticing betting prospect. If the Toffees can capitalise on home advantage, their survival hopes will receive a timely boost.

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Market	Odds
Everton vs Aston Villa – Over 1.5 Goals For Everton	2.80
Everton vs Tottenham – Over 1.5 Goals For Everton	2.10

Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

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