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Mark Lawrenson's predictions

I saw Cardiff boss Malky Mackay the other night at Burnley and congratulated him on a top result against Manchester City last weekend. His tactics were spot on and his players did everything he asked of them.

Cardiff fans have been waiting to see their team in the top flight for a long time, and they realise that if they make it an intense atmosphere it will help their side. That was evident against Manchester City and it will be loud all year, I'm sure.

Everton have had two draws in the Premier League and they have looked like Roberto Martinez's Wigan side so far. I mean that in the nicest sense, they have been easy on the eye and played nice football but lack a cutting edge.

Martinez is looking for the end of the transfer window and he just wants to keep hold of Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini.

People don't understand how big a job this is for Martinez. David Moyes did an incredible job and if Everton can finish in the top 10 this year, I think that will be a good effort.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23878289

Prediction: 1-1

Everton fans views

by bluenose86, Yesterday, 07:10 PM

gonna get a pasting here, won't be able to deal with the intensity of Cardiff and there crowd.

by Tubey Yesterday, 03:48 PM

Worried about this one. Cardiff look up for a real go at imposing themselves on the league. That may fade away after a few months but at the moment they look fresh and vibrant and we look anything but.
Hopefully we can thrive away from the frustrated fans at Goodison Park and do well, but I wouldn't be at all surprised at another draw.

by Coalman, Yesterday, 03:49 PM

I fancy the Blues to win at Cardiff. I would go with Kone again and let him put the poor start behind him. Our two full backs give us the edge. Cardiff have signed well but we are miles better than them.

by Fidgell, Yesterday, 04:00 PM

Think Id actually take a draw now! Please no Kone or Osman.

by BlueLlama, Yesterday, 04:29 PM

Lets smack the name/colour changing melts back down a disused coal mine or something.
Vamos Everton!

by Woolly Blue, Yesterday, 05:05 PM

]Have a generous 8/10.
We'll smash 'em 2-1.

by ART, Yesterday, 05:14 PM

Not a hope in hell of any thing from this match,Its going to be an awful week-end.

by BirkenheadBlue, Today, 10:54 AM

I've got absolutely zero confidence going into this, to be honest

by BrownieEFC, Yesterday, 04:48 PM

Ive got a feeling were going to win this one as i think we'll be better away from home when the pressure is on the other team to attack us.
We desperately need a win going into the international break

by Potrick,Yesterday, 05:41 PM

I think it'll be the same story more or less. We'll dominate the game and end up losing 1-0.

by azzo , 28th August

What's your thoughts on the Cardiff vs Everton game?

Everton are looking for their first Win of the season, beating Man City has raised a few eyebrows and defensively you look good however I think Everton can edge it if we keep posession.

Who are Everton's biggest threats for Cardiff?

Kevin Mirallas is probably our main attacking outlet, been fairly quiet so far. Obviously Baines and Fellaini are two key players but young Ross Barkley has been our stand out player in the first two games and he has bags of potential.

Who do you you think Cardiff's biggest threat for Everton is?

I think Gunnarsson is an excellent player and Fraiser Campbell done very against City but Whittingham is still your stand out player. Medel deserves a mention as I don't know much about him yet.

Where do you think Cardiff will finish this season?
It's going to be a lot tougher than the Championship that's for certain and your home games will define whether you remain in the league. Cardiff have a massive fan base and decent resources available, I see Cardiff finishing 12th.

What's your thoughts on Malky Mackay?
A bit Moyes-esque in the fact he adopts a more defensive approach and is shrewd in the transfer market but I seen him going to Everton in the summer as a step in the wrong direction however he will do very well with Cardiff and turn you into an established team but perhaps not take you any further than that.

Which one player would you take from Cardiff for Everton and why?
Probably look into Ben Nugent from the youth system and perhaps Medel from the senior squad although they would only be squad players in all fairness.

What will the score be?
Im going for an Everton win 3-1

Read more:
http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threa ... 5-00/page3
http://www.theevertonforum.co.uk/everto ... erton.html
http://blueroom.evertonfc.com/forum/dis ... n-in-peace

The ones saying that a draw is a realistic result are spot on, as they understand that Martinez is in the early stages of stamping his mark on the team.

The ones saying they will hammer us are deluded IMO.

If the atmosphere was the same as last week and the team played like last week - we should win 2-1

my favourite quote, 'we'll smash them 2-1'

my favourite quote, 'we'll smash them 2-1'

Not really a "smashing" a 1 goal win is it!