Tottenham travel to Everton on Sunday in the Premier League, and we’ve got the team news and confirmed lineups, as well as a preview and prediction for the match.
Everton vs Tottenham Preview
David Moyes’ second stint as Everton boss got off to a disappointing start with a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa in midweek.
The Toffees’ well-documented struggles in front of goal persisted, and Moyes admitted that there is no quick fix for their attacking woes.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s struggles under Ange Postecoglou continue.
A 2-1 derby defeat to Arsenal means it’s now 11 Premier League defeats this season, leaving them only eight points above the relegation zone. Pressure is mounting on the Australian coach, and another loss here could signal calls for change.
The best online betting sites have Tottenham as slight 7/5 favourites, with Everton at 9/5 and the draw available at 5/2.
Spurs have dominated this fixture in recent years, going eight unbeaten against Everton since a 5-4 FA Cup thriller in 2021. However, their last four trips to Goodison Park have all ended in draws.
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— Everton (@Everton) January 13, 2025
Everton Team News
Everton still have a lengthy injury list, with Dwight McNeill, Armando Broja, Tim Iroegbunam, Seamus Coleman, and Youssef Chermiti all unavailable.
However, they have received a boost, with James Garner confirming via social media that he is back on the pitch and is nearing his return. The midfielder has been out of action since October.
Tottenham Team News
Tottenham’s defensive crisis continues, with Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, and Guglielmo Vicario all sidelined.
Timo Werner and Wilson Odobert are also missing in attack, but Richarlison is back in contention.
Should Ange Postecoglou be worried? 😬 pic.twitter.com/P86bB30wJq
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 16, 2025
Everton vs Tottenham Confirmed Lineups
Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Doucoure, Mangala; Lindstrom, Ndiaye, Calvert-Lewin.
Tottenham: Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Davies, Sarr, Maddison; Kulusevski, Son, Bergvall.
Everton vs Tottenham Prediction
Everton’s defensive solidity could pose problems for a Tottenham side struggling for consistency. Spurs have the attacking firepower to cause damage, but their defensive frailties leave them vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Both teams to score could be a strong bet, as could backing a draw result, given the form of both sides and the history of draws at Goodison.
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Tottenham
