Everton vs Leeds Prediction - Premier League: A crucial match at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton will host Leeds United at 3:00 AM on January 27th in a crucial Premier League match, where the home team aims to break into the top half of the table.
The upcoming Premier League clash between Everton and Leeds United promises to be a dramatic affair, as both teams are striving for different goals. While Everton wants to consolidate their position in the top half of the table, Leeds United needs points to increase their distance from the relegation zone.
Match details
- Match:Everton vs Leeds
- Time:03:00 AM, January 27, 2026
- Stadium:Hill Dickinson Stadium
Current standings and form
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 11 | 32 | 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss |
| Leeds | 16 | 25 | Win 1, Draw 3, Loss 1 |
Everton currently sit 11th with 32 points after 22 matches. The home team boasts a fairly consistent record with 9 wins and 5 draws. Notably, their defense maintains balance, conceding an average of 1.1 goals per game, which is comparable to their current scoring rate.
Conversely, Leeds are currently ranked 16th with 25 points. The visitors' biggest problem lies in their defense, having conceded 37 goals (an average of 1.7 goals per game). Although Leeds' attack is more effective than Everton's, scoring 1.4 goals per game, the looseness in their back line has cost them many crucial points this season.
A history of dramatic confrontations.
In their last five encounters, the results between the two teams have been incredibly balanced. Leeds won 1-0 in their most recent meeting in August 2025. However, Everton have also had convincing victories, such as their 3-0 win in February 2022. This rivalry makes the upcoming match at Hill Dickinson Stadium more unpredictable than ever.
Team news and injury situation
Everton: Defensive losses
The home team will be missing several key players from their starting lineup:
- Jack Grealish:Absent due to a foot injury.
- Michael Keane:Unable to play due to suspension (red card).
- Tim Iroegbunam:Absent due to not yet reaching the necessary physical condition.
- Jarrad Branthwaite, Carlos Alcaraz and Dewsbury-Hall:His availability for the match is uncertain due to various injury problems.
Leeds: Staffing difficulties
The visiting team, Leeds, also did not have their strongest squad for this trip:
- Jaka Bijol and Daniel James:Definitely absent due to a hamstring injury.
- Gudmundsson and Stach:His availability for the match remains uncertain due to a muscle injury.
In-depth analysis and predictions
Based on statistics, Everton are considered the favorites with a 45% chance of winning thanks to home advantage. However, a draw is also predicted with a 45% chance, reflecting the usual caution in encounters between the two teams. Given the scoring performance of both sides, the match is predicted to be low-scoring (under 2.5 goals per team).
Predicted result:Everton win or draw.
Team lineup updated at 02:23 on 27/01/2026
Official lineup
Everton
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachLeighton Baines
Starting lineup:
- 1. Jordan Pickford (G)
- 2. Nathan Patterson (D)
- 6. James Tarkowski (D)
- 15. Jake O'Brien (D)
- 16. Vitaliy Mykolenko (D)
- 27. Idrissa Gueye (M)
- 37. James Garner (M)
- 10. Iliman Ndiaye (M)
- 45. Harrison Armstrong (M)
- 7. Dwight McNeil (M)
- 11. Thierno Barry (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Mark Travers
- 23. Séamus Coleman
- 32. Jarrad Branthwaite
- 39. Adam Aznou
- 20. Tyler Dibling
- 22. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- 24. Carlos Alcaraz
- 34. Merlin Röhl
- 9. Beto
Leeds
Diagram: 3-5-2
CoachDaniel Farke
Starting lineup:
- 26. Karl Darlow (G)
- 23. Sebastiaan Bornauw (D)
- 6. Joe Rodon (D)
- 5. Pascal Struijk (D)
- 2. Jayden Bogle (M)
- 18. Anton Stach (M)
- 4. Ethan Ampadu (M)
- 44. Ilia Gruev (M)
- 24. James Justin (M)
- 11. Brendan Aaronson (F)
- 9. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Lucas Perri
- 25. Sam Byram
- 8. Sean Longstaff
- 22. Tanaka Pond
- 40. Facundo Buonanotte
- 29. Wilfried Gnonto
- 19. Noah Okafor
- 14. Lukas Nmecha
- 10. Joël Piroe
