A series of negative results achieved by both teams forced both of them to get up immediately. An additional 3 points in this match is also quite important for both to improve their respective positions.

Had won two consecutive wins when faced with Bournemouth and Southampton, Cardiff City must return to the mud of defeat. Entertaining Watford in the Premier League last weekend Cardiff City were beaten 5 goals in 1 goal. This defeat did not make Cardiff’s position move from rank 17 and their distance from the red zone is now just one point.

On the other hand, Everton have also been hit by a recent poor performance in the league. The Toffees came after receiving three successive defeats against Wolverhampton 1-3, Manchester City 0-2, and Watford 1-0. Marco Silva’s side really need to be able to return to their impressive game here if they don’t want to be the fourth defeat in the Premier League.

Everton’s condition was further aggravated by the absence of a number of their players. Kurt Zouma has been ruled out due to suspension. While Leighton Baines’s condition is still quite doubtful. Luckily, Yerry Mina and Phil Jagielka have recovered and are ready to play even though they are on the bench.

Cardiff City’s fitness condition is a bit better. They will only be without Victor Camarasa because of an injury. However, the loss of Camarasa would clearly be a significant loss for Cardiff, given the contribution of the Spaniard to Cardiff City.

Odds: 1.87