Everton host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and Paul Scholes already thinks he knows exactly how the game will pan out.
The Toffees have fared well at the Hill Dickinson Stadium so far, with no away team able to take more than a point back home with them.
David Moyes could take his side level on points with Spurs if the Blues can secure three points against the Lilywhites.
Coming into the game, Tottenham fans are worried about Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye after watching their side on Wednesday night.
Everton will see Grealish return from his absence at the weekend when the Blues faced his parent club, Manchester City, at the Etihad Stadium.
There may be a feeling that Everton have dropped needless points this season, but Paul Scholes already expects Sunday’s game to pan out a certain way.
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Paul Scholes shares Everton vs Tottenham prediction
Back in the summer, Scholes was wowed by Everton’s pursuit of Tyler Dibling, with the former midfielder impressed with the ambition shown by the owners.
The young winger may not have made an impact so far for the Toffees, but it is clear that Scholes likes what he has seen on Merseyside.
During the latest Stick to Football podcast, Scholes was very clear when giving his prediction for the game on Sunday.
“Tottenham have got a tough game away at Monaco,” he said prior to their 0-0 draw on Wednesday.
“I thought Tottenham were [poor], didn’t you?,” Scholes added after watching Aston Villa beat them at the weekend.
“I’m going 2-1 Everton.”
Adding to the concerns around the Lilywhites, Tottenham may be without Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, who are both suffering with injury issues.
Although Spurs are clearly far from their best, a win for Everton this weekend could mark their biggest scalp to date at their new home.
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Following an encouraging summer window, Moyes is pushing for European qualification at Everton this season.
Tottenham have not lost in the two Premier League games following their Champions League games this season.
However, they have certainly been pushed by both Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United in those two games.
Tottenham vs… Brighton & Hove Albion Leeds United
Shots conceded 12 16
xG against 1.32 1.68
Big chances 1 4
The Seagulls opened a two-goal lead and Leeds had their opportunities to take more from the game at Elland Road.
James Tarkowski has hailed the Hill Dickinson Stadium and the atmosphere on Sunday could be special if Everton pull out three points.