The Matchday 4 clash in the Premier League between Everton and Aston Villa will take place on September 13 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Everton vs. Aston Villa: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Everton
The Liverpool side started the championship with an unexpected 0-1 defeat to Leeds. However, David Moyes quickly addressed the issues, and the team secured two consecutive victories. First, Everton comfortably defeated Brighton 2-0 at home, followed by a 3-2 away win against Wolverhampton. With six points, the club climbed to fifth place.
- The team has not lost in 6 of their last 7 Premier League matches (5 wins, 1 draw).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 12 of Everton's last 15 league games.
- Everton has not been defeated in 9 of their last 10 home Premier League matches (4 wins, 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Everton (4-4-2)
Jordan Pickford – Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Jake O'Brien, Vitaliy Mykolenko – Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – Beto Gomes, Iliman Ndiaye.
Defenders Nathan Patterson and Jarred Branthwaite will miss the match due to injuries. The participation of defenders Vitaliy Mykolenko and Adam Aznou is also in doubt.
Aston Villa
The Birmingham side has had their worst Premier League start since 1997. After three rounds, the team has only one point and has not scored a single goal. Their sole point came from a home draw against Newcastle (0-0). In the other two matches, Aston Villa lost to Brentford (0-1) and Crystal Palace (0-3).
- At least one team has failed to score in Aston Villa's last 7 league matches.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of Aston Villa's last 7 Premier League games.
- Aston Villa's uncompromising streak in the Premier League stands at 9 matches (4 wins, 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Aston Villa (4-4-2)
Marco Bizot – Tyrone Mings, Matty Cash, Ian Maatsen, Ezri Konsa – Evan Ferguson, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers – Ollie Watkins, Donyell Malen.
Midfielder Ross Barkley and defender Andres Garcia will miss the match due to injuries. Midfielder Boubacar Kamara may also miss the game due to a minor injury.
Referee
Simon Hooper (England)
Matches – 27 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 127;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 19%.
Match Prediction: Everton vs. Aston Villa
Everton is renowned for their defensive play. Last season, they had one of the best defensive records. However, the team consistently struggles with converting their chances, averaging just over one goal per match. I predict that this game will see no more than two goals, as was the case in 4 of Everton's last 5 Premier League matches.
Similarly, don't expect high scoring from Aston Villa. The team has failed to score in their last four consecutive league games. Additionally, no more than two goals have been scored in 6 of Aston Villa's last 7 Premier League matches. It's also worth noting that in the last four head-to-head encounters at Goodison Park in the league, only four goals have been scored, all by Aston Villa.
My prediction – Total under 2.5 goals
