Everton will look to claim all three points on Saturday against a Brentford side who struggle away from home.
The Toffees are still too close to the relegation zone for comfort, but could put some daylight between themselves and 18th should they win at Goodison Park.
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Everton Recent Form
Everton have won just one out of their last five Premier League games and that came away at Ipswich.
In their last three, they have drawn against Fulham and West Ham and lost against Southampton.
They have scored just one goal in their last three.
Everton Injury News
Seamus Coleman, James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam, Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti are out for this one, while Jarrad Branthwaite remains a doubt.
Last Everton Lineup
Here's how Everton lined up against West Ham.
Brentford Recent Form
Brentford are a different team away from home in the Premier League as they've lost every single game on the road so far this campaign, with the latest coming in dramatic, late fashion versus Fulham.
Last time out, they beat Bournemouth 3-2 at home.
Brentford Injury News
Thomas Frank has major injury issues as Josh DaSilva, Rico Henry, Kristoffer Ajer, Igor Thiago and Aaron Hickey are definitely out, while there are big doubts over Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Ethan Pinnock.
Mbeumo and Wissa might make it but will be assessed on Friday.
Last Brentford Lineup
Here's how Brentford lined up against Bournemouth.
Everton vs Brentford - who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Chris Kavanagh.
Assistants: James Mainwaring, Akil Howson
Fourth official: Anthony Backhouse
VAR: Matt Donohue
Assistant VAR: Gary Beswick
Everton - Player To Watch
Dwight McNeil remains Everton's most creative player and has recorded six goal contributions in the league so far this season.
Brentford - Player To Watch
If Mbeumo and Wissa are struggling for fitness, Kevin Schade will likely come into the starting XI. He has just one goal this season though, in the League Cup, so he'll need to up his game if called upon.
Everton vs Brentford - Prediction
Brentford have lost every game on the road this season so Everton really should be smelling blood at Goodison Park, while a lot of Brentford's success in the game may be down to the inclusion or exclusion of Mbeumo and Wissa.
Scoreline prediction - Everton 1-0 Brentford
Everton vs Brentford- Betting Tips
Everton to Win and Under 2.5 Goals Scored
- Brentford have lost every away game so far this season
- Everton have scored just one goal in their last three games
