Everton FC vs Arsenal FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Everton FC vs Arsenal FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After surviving a scare against Wolves last Sunday yet still emerging with a win, Arsenal will aim to deliver a more convincing performance when they travel to Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton on Sunday at 1:30 AM IST. With Manchester City closing the gap at the top, Mikel Arteta’s side know there is little margin for error as they look to protect their place at the summit.

Everton, meanwhile, will be keen to bounce back after a 2–0 defeat away to Chelsea. While the Gunners arrive as favourites, the pressure firmly rests on the visitors, and the hosts may sense a rare opportunity to cause an upset if Arsenal fail to hit their usual levels. 

Current Standings: Arsenal sit atop the table with 36 points, 12 clear of Everton, who occupy ninth with 24 points.

Head-to-Head Record: Arsenal has dominated the head-to-head battles between the teams with a win-loss record of  38-12 in 66 matches.  

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Everton’s momentum stalled last round as their two-game winning run came to an end with a 2–0 defeat away to Chelsea. The scoreline did not fully reflect how competitive the Toffees were, as Barry and Grealish both squandered presentable chances, while Ndiaye struck the woodwork during a promising first-half spell.

Tactically, Enzo Maresca eventually outmanoeuvred David Moyes, particularly for Chelsea’s second goal, where Malo Gusto’s movement exposed Everton’s man-to-man marking approach. Everton’s evening grew more difficult when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was forced off with an injury just 16 minutes into the contest, disrupting their rhythm and plans.

Even so, the defeat does little to erase the progress Everton have shown in recent weeks. The win over Chelsea was only the Toffees’ second in their last seven league games, underlining that while signs of improvement are evident, they remain a side still waiting for momentum—and a slice of fortune—to truly swing in their favour.

Stats that matter 

1. David Moyes continued his torrid run at Stamford Bridge having gone winless in the last 21 attempts.
2. Everton have lost all five of their league games against teams currently playing the UEFA Champions League.
3. The Toffees have three clean sheets in their last five matches. 

Team News : Everton face a selection headache with three key absentees: Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye away on international duty, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sidelined through injury.

Everton Probable XI: Pickford (GK); O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko (Defenders); Garner, Iroegbunam, Alcaraz (Midfielders); Dibling, Grealish, Barry (Forwards). 

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After a 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa, Arsenal would have expected a routine home outing against relegation-threatened Wolves. Instead, they required a dramatic late twist—Yerson Mosquera’s own goal four minutes into stoppage time—to edge Wolverhampton 2–1. Remarkably, Arsenal’s opener also came via an own goal, and only after they had gone 68 minutes without registering a single shot on target.

That lack of cutting edge will concern Mikel Arteta, particularly with Manchester City closing the gap at the top of the table and a Carabao Cup quarterfinal against Crystal Palace looming. Sunday therefore shapes up as another must-win for the Gunners, though one complicated by a growing list of absentees and the need for a sharper attacking response.

Stats that matter 

1. The match with Wolves was the first instance in this season where Arsenal failed to register a shot on target in the first half of a game.
2. Arsenal have conceded the first goal in five of their last seven away league matches.
3. Leandro Trossard has been involved in nine goals in his last nine away league games (6 goals & 3 assists).

Team News 

Arsenal’s defensive worries have deepened with Ben White joining Christhian Mosquera and Gabriel on the injury list, though there is a boost as Riccardo Calafiori returns after serving his one-match suspension.

Arsenal Probable XI - Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori (Defenders); Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice (Midfielders); Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard (Forwards). 

EVERTON FC vs ARSENAL FC
Winning Prediction

With the title race tightening, Arsenal can ill afford any missteps now—especially knowing  they had topped the table in three of the last four seasons at this time of the year and bottled the title race. As far as this rivalry goes, the recent history offers some comfort, as the Gunners are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Everton (W3 D2). 

Yet last season was a reminder of the Toffees’ stubbornness, with both clashes ending on level terms. Add Arsenal’s mounting defensive injuries into the mix, and this feels a cagey battle, one that points towards a draw.  

We predict a draw (1-1)

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