Verdict: Everton win
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Luckster
Seeking an immediate response on Wednesday night, Everton will welcome Wolves to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton
Starting with the hosts, mustering 12 points from their five Premier League showdowns on either side of November’s international break, the mood in David’ Moyes’ camp was certainly at a red-hot high. However, despite entering the stacked festive schedule with their sights set on mounting a genuine European charge, the former West Ham boss is now searching for some essential stability. Getting the New Year underway with an action-packed 4-2 defeat at home against Brentford over the weekend, the Blues have shown some real issues over the past month. Despite signing off 2025 with a rugged 2-0 victory away at relegation scrappers Nottingham Forest, that is the only win that Everton have claimed from their previous five Premier League appearances. It should also be highlighted, the Toffees have lost three of their previous four showdowns at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton Team News
Both away representing Senegal at this month’s AFCON, Everton will once again be without the duo of Idrissa Gueye and playmaking talisman Iliman Ndiaye here. Yet to make a single appearance so far this season, England international Jarrard Branthwaite remains on the sidelines with a long-term hamstring issue.
Bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike against Brentford over the weekend and now registering back-to-back Premier League goals, Thierno Barry will lead the line here. Reportedly attracting plenty of January interest, James Garner will play a leading role in the middle of the park.
Wolves
As for the visitors, finally putting a maiden Premier League victory on the board last weekend as they opened the New Year with a thumping 3-0 victory at home against fellow strugglers West Ham, Wolves have shown some improvements over the past fortnight. However, breaking a string of unwanted records this season and sat rock-bottom of the table, Rob Edwards’ men already have one foot firmly in the Championship and they have already accepted it would take an all-time miracle to keep hold of their Premier League status in 2026. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny and remarkably registering just six points from any of their 20 top-flight matchups, Wolves have also failed to record a single victory outside of the Midlands over the past past nine months.
Wolves Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Wolves will travel to Merseyside without the likes of Rodrigo Gomes, Marshall Munetsi, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Portuguese defender Toti. Representing the Ivory Coast at this month’s AFCON, Emmanuel Agbadou will miss out on Wednesday night.
Securing a first Premier League win of the season against West Ham on Saturday, Edwards could be temped to name an unchanged starting XI. Notching a first senior strike over the weekend, 18-year-old Matheus Mane should keep his spot in the middle of the park.
Everton vs Wolves Key Factors to Consider
- When Everton and Wolves met for an EFL Cup showdown back on September 23rd, the Old Gold clinched a 2-0 victory at Molineux.
- Everton have lost three of their previous four appearances at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- Despite securing a 3-0 victory against West Ham over the weekend, that is the only win that Wolves have claimed from their 20 Premier League appearances.
- Wolves have failed to register a single Premier League win on their travels over the past nine months.
- Summer recruit Thierno Barry has recorded back-to-back Premier League goals for the first time this season.
Conclusion
If Everton are to get their European dreams back on track, then Moyes’ men will know that they can’t afford to pass up on a golden opportunity in midweek. Despite continuing to show some real issues at their new home, Wednesday’s hosts should be smelling a golden opportunity at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. While Wolves might have finally put a first Premier League victory on the board last time out, the Old Gold already have one foot firmly in the Championship and they have failed to record a single win on their travels over the past nine months.
Verdict: Everton win
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Luckster
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