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Liam Wood

Paul Merson agrees with two pundits on exact prediction for Wolves vs Everton

Everton are sharpened up and ready to continue their scrap against Premier League relegation at Molineux and three high-profile pundits are tipping them to pick up a precious point on their travels.

Sitting one point above the drop zone, the Blues take on Wolverhampton Wanderers before watching their main bottom three rivals - Leeds United and Leicester City - get down to business on Sunday afternoon and Monday night against West Ham United and Newcastle United respectively. Here's what Paul Merson and his colleagues expect to happen when Sean Dyche takes his Everton side to the Midlands before then;

Paul Merson - Sportskeeda

I think Everton might be safe. I don't see how they won't defeat Bournemouth on the last day of the season with a raucous Goodison crowd behind them. Everton did alright for 30 minutes against Manchester City last weekend, but then City dismantled them.

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Everton will get one very important point here. It's a bit of a precarious situation there on paper, but I expect the Toffees to be safe at the end of the season.

Score prediction: Wolves 1-1 Everton

Chris Sutton - BBC Sport

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's fitness is the big thing for Everton. He came off at half-time against Manchester City with a tight groin and, clearly, manager Sean Dyche wants him available.

With Calvert-Lewin leading the line, Everton beat Brighton 5-1 in their last away game, and they will carry far more of a threat if he plays. I'd go as far as saying their whole season - and whether they stay up - depends on him and his availability.

I definitely don't think Everton will win it without Calvert-Lewin. I've also a feeling it will end up being a draw, anyway, which would mean they still have work to do in their final game of the season.

Score prediction: Wolves 1-1 Everton

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Mark Lawrenson - Paddy Power

Wolves are safe now, but this is a massive game for Everton. I fancy they'll get a point.

Score prediction: Wolves 1-1 Everton

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