Opta Stats: Southampton v Everton

Will Ross Barkley continue to inspire Everton when they face Southampton?

Can Everton take advantage of Southampton's poor form when the two sides meet? Opta reveals all.

Southampton won this Barclays Premier League fixture 2-0 last season courtesy of two own goals (Alcaraz & Coleman). The Saints are 2.526/4 to win.

That defeat ended a run of eight games unbeaten for Everton against Southampton in the Premier League (W4 D4). Everton are 3.052/1 to win.

Southampton have won two and lost none of the last five Premier League games against Everton at St Mary's. The draw is 3.55/2.

If games ended at half-time this season, Everton would be third in the Premier League table with 28 points. They are 3.65n/a to be winning at half-time.

However, if only the second-half of matches counted, Everton would be 14th with 17 points. The Everton half-time/draw full-time double result is 18.5n/a.

Dusan Tadic has not scored or assisted a single goal in his last eight PL appearances; this after having a hand in seven goals in his first eight PL apps (six assists, one goal). Everton are 3.8514/5 to keep a clean sheet.

Nevertheless, Tadic has created the most goalscoring opportunities from open play than any other player in the Premier League this season (42). Over 2.5 goals is 2.1211/10.

Steven Naismith has scored four goals from just eight shots on target in the Premier League this season. Naismith is 4.03/1 to find the net.

Southampton have seen six players start every single Premier League game this season; more than any other side. With results slipping, you can lay the tired Saints to finish in the top six at 2.727/4.