Aston Villa (home)
- Aston Villa are 3rd in the Premier League table with 43 points from 21 games.
- Aston Villa have been excellent since Unai Emery took the reins in November 2022, but the head coach has instilled a unique identity that will prove a stark contrast to the pragmatic approach of David Moyes’ Everton in the latest edition of this Premier League clash.
- Villa are possession-based and attack-minded, even if they’re not always an expansive side as such.
- Emery’s 4-2-3-1 system is extremely flexible as it can be patient or vertical, with an aggressive pressing trigger when out of possession.
Everton (away)
- Everton are 12th in the table with 29 points after 21 games.
- Everton are unbeaten in their last 2 away games (W1, D1).
Head-to-Head
This fixture has been tight over the years and the most recent meeting at Goodison Park finished 0-0 , a result which fits the average trend of just 2.0 total goals per game in their last five meetings at Villa Park.
Key Players
- Ollie Watkins has been in red-hot form for Villa lately, scoring four of Villa's last eight goals across their previous five matches.
- Thierno Barry has scored two of Everton’s last five Premier League goals and could be the most likely candidate to punish the home side here.
Betting Insights
- With 8 wins, 1 draw and just 1 defeat from their 10 home Premier League outings, Villa have been a real fortress in 2025/26, and their superior league position, home form and attacking options make them a strong favorite at 1.66.
- Everton will be tough to break down and are good value for a draw at 3.75.
- Everton have conceded just 1.00 goals per away game in the league this term, so they are likely to remain disciplined and compact to shut out Villa.
Prediction
We’re going for a narrow 1-0 home win in the exact score market as Everton have the defensive structure and Villa have the individual quality to squeeze out a win.
