Everton vs Wolves Prediction - Premier League: An opportunity for The Toffees to break away.

The match between Everton and Wolves will take place at 02:30 on January 8, 2026, at Hill Dickinson Stadium. This is a pivotal clash for Everton in their quest to climb into the top half of the table, and a major challenge for Wolves as they languish at the bottom.

Current position on the leaderboard

Based on the current league table, the difference between the two teams is quite clear, with Everton maintaining a safe distance from the relegation zone, while Wolves are facing a very real threat of relegation.

Everton: Taking advantage of home field advantage

Everton entered this match sitting 12th in the Premier League table. After 20 games, the Merseyside team had secured 8 wins, 4 draws, and suffered 8 defeats. Notably, their home form has been relatively consistent with 4 wins and 2 draws.

Everton's attack averages 1.1 goals per game, scoring a total of 22 goals. Conversely, their defense has conceded 24 goals. Although their form in the last 5 matches hasn't been particularly impressive with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, facing a struggling Wolves team presents an excellent opportunity for Everton's manager to secure all three points.

Wolves: A crisis with no way out

Wolves are in a dire situation, having only managed one win in 20 league matches. With just 6 points, the visitors are stuck in 20th place. Their away form is questionable, as they haven't won a single away game this season, with only two draws and eight defeats.

Wolves' biggest problem lies in their defense, having conceded 40 goals, an average of 2 per game. Their attack isn't much better, having only scored 14 goals. Their form in the last 5 matches is similar to the home team's, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, but the huge negative goal difference is weighing heavily on the players' morale.

Head-to-head history and tactical predictions

The head-to-head history in the last 5 matches between the two teams is balanced, with each team winning 2 matches and drawing 1. Specifically:

• September 24, 2025: Wolves 2 - 0 Everton
• August 30, 2025: Wolves 2 - 3 Everton
• March 9, 2025: Wolves 1 - 1 Everton
• December 5, 2024: Everton 4 - 0 Wolves
• December 30, 2023: Wolves 3 - 0 Everton

However, considering the current situation, Everton holds a significant advantage. With a 70% probability of a win or draw for the home team, the chances of Wolves causing an upset at Hill Dickinson Stadium are slim. Everton is expected to play an attacking game to exploit weaknesses in the visitors' defense, which has already conceded 40 goals.

Predict the result

With home advantage and slightly better form, Everton are expected to secure at least a draw or a narrow victory. This could be a match where Everton's attack scores no more than 3 goals, while Wolves are unlikely to score more than 2.

Team lineup updated at 01:53 on 08/01/2026

Official lineup

Everton

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachLeighton Baines

Starting lineup:

• 1. Jordan Pickford (G)
• 15. Jake O'Brien (D)
• 6. James Tarkowski (D)
• 5. Michael Keane (D)
• 16. Vitaliy Mykolenko (D)
• 37. James Garner (M)
• 42. Tim Iroegbunam (M)
• 7. Dwight McNeil (M)
• 45. Harrison Armstrong (M)
• 18. Jack Grealish (M)
• 11. Thierno Barry (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Mark Travers
• 31. Tom King
• 2. Nathan Patterson
• 39. Adam Aznou
• 73. Elijah Campbell
• 64. Reece Welch
• 20. Tyler Dibling
• 34. Merlin Röhl
• 9. Beto

Millennium

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachJamie Collins

Starting lineup:

• 1. José Sá (G)
• 15. Yerson Mosquera (D)
• 4. Santiago Bueno (D)
• 37. Ladislav Krejčí (D)
• 38. Jackson Tchatchoua (M)
• 10. Jhon Arias (M)
• 8. João Gomes (M)
• 36. Mateus Mané (M)
• 3. Hugo Bueno (M)
• 14. Tolu Arokodare (F)
• 11. Hee-Chan Hwang (F)

Substitutes:

• 31. Sam Johnstone
• 2. Matt Doherty
• 6. David Möller Wolfe
• 17. Pedro Lima
• 7. André
• 23. Tawanda Chirewa
• 28. Fer López
• 57. Ojinnaka Temple
• 9. Jørgen Strand Larsen