Salford City vs Everton Prediction: Everton survived the premier league season last year

Salford City will go head to head against Everton at The Peninsula Stadium in the Club Friendlies. Everton survived the premier league season last year and will be looking to build on that. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Salford City form

Under the ownership of the Class of 92, Salford City experienced a rapid ascent through the football leagues, achieving four promotions in five seasons to reach League Two. However, their progress has stalled in recent years.

While they initially contended for promotion, securing playoff spots in each of their first four seasons in League Two, they only managed to make it to the playoffs once, falling in the semi-finals in the 2022-23 season. Entering the following season with high hopes of promotion, Salford instead slipped down the table and faced a relegation battle, ultimately surviving with a nine-point buffer.

Karl Robinson was appointed in January to stabilize the team, and the former Oxford United manager is now preparing for a campaign aimed at climbing back up the table. So far, their pre-season has been promising, with three wins and three draws from six friendlies, but their upcoming opponents will pose the toughest challenge yet.

Salford City Predicted Lineup

Jones; Edwards, Negru, Chester, Garbutt; Lund, Humbles; Chesters, Woodburn, N'Mai; Dackers

Everton form

Everton are gearing up for another season in the Premier League, having finished 15th last season with 40 points, safely 14 points above the relegation zone despite an eight-point deduction.

Since their 10th-place finish in the 2020-21 season, the Toffees have been embroiled in relegation battles for the past three years. However, Sean Dyche is optimistic about climbing the table in 2024-25, especially if they can bolster their offensive output.

Last season, Everton managed to score just 40 goals, with only the bottom-placed Sheffield United scoring fewer. On the defensive side, they conceded 51 goals, a record surpassed by only the top three teams.

Their pre-season started on a shaky note with a draw against Sligo Rovers, where they came back from two goals down in the final 10 minutes thanks to two late strikes from Youssef Chermiti, ending the match 3-3. Everton have four more friendlies lined up against Salford City, Coventry City, Preston North End, and Roma before opening their season with a challenging home game against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Everton Predicted Lineup

Virginia; Coleman, Onyango, Keane, Campbell; Gueye, Doucoure, Metcalfe; McNeil, Maupay, Calvert-Lewin

Salford City vs Everton Expert Tips

Despite their difficulties scoring last season, Everton managed to put three goals past Sligo Rovers in their recent match. We anticipate the Toffees will find the back of the net several times and secure a victory in this game.