Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

Verdict: Draw

Best odds: 27/10

Bookmaker: ZetBet

Tottenham Hotspur face a season‑defining afternoon on Sunday as they host Everton in one of the Premier League’s headline final‑day fixtures.

The Lilywhites missed the chance to secure safety during the week, but with a two‑point advantage and a superior goal difference over West Ham United, even a draw could be enough to preserve their top‑flight status.

Tottenham Hotspur

It has been a frustrating and turbulent campaign for Tottenham, and midweek summed up their season in many ways. Facing a Chelsea side weakened by FA Cup exertions, Roberto De Zerbi’s team had a golden opportunity to confirm survival, only to fall short once again.

Goals from Enzo Fernández and Andrey Santos put Spurs on the back foot before Richarlison offered hope with a strike that reignited belief. However, controversy took centre stage when Marc Cucurella fouled Micky van de Ven inside the area. Because play had not formally resumed, no penalty was awarded—a decision that sparked anger among players and supporters, echoing previous grievances earlier in the season.

Despite that setback, Tottenham remain masters of their own destiny. Relegation would only occur if Spurs lose and West Ham defeat Leeds, or if Spurs draw and the Hammers win by an improbable margin of 12 goals or more. Under normal circumstances, a single point should be enough to secure survival.

Yet confidence at home is shaky. Spurs have managed just 12 points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season, a figure matched only by Burnley as the worst in the division. Ending the campaign in front of their home crowd may therefore feel more like a burden than an advantage.

Team News

There is some positive news on the injury front. Dominic Solanke has recovered from a hamstring problem and could feature, though Richarlison’s recent form—highlighted by his 11th league goal of the season—gives him a strong claim to retain his starting role. The Brazilian needs just one more goal involvement to match his best return in a top‑flight season.

Defensively, Tottenham remain depleted. Ben Davies and Mohammed Kudus are ruled out, while long‑term knee injuries continue to sideline Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero, whose absence has not gone unnoticed among supporters after his decision to return to Argentina rather than attend this decisive fixture.

Everton

Everton arrive with little at stake beyond pride and a top‑half finish, but their away form offers encouragement. The Toffees have collected 26 of their 49 points on the road this season, a tally matched only by a handful of sides and surpassed only by Arsenal and Manchester City.

In contrast, their home performances have been disappointing, as demonstrated by last weekend’s 3–1 loss to Sunderland. David Moyes’s side led 1–0 before collapsing in the closing stages, conceding three goals in the final 10 minutes.

That result effectively ended any slim hopes of European qualification, leaving Everton to play the role of spoiler on the final day. Moyes, facing his former club West Ham’s precarious situation, could inadvertently influence the relegation battle with his team selection and performance here.

Recent form suggests Everton are struggling to find consistency, with no victories in their last six Premier League matches. They have conceded at least twice in each of those games, though they have also managed to score in all of them, underlining their unpredictable nature at both ends of the pitch.

Past meetings with Tottenham at this venue also favour the hosts. Everton have lost their last four away matches against Spurs by an aggregate score of 13–1, including a heavy 4–0 defeat as recently as August 2024.

Team News

Idrissa Gueye remains a doubt after failing to return to training following what was initially described as a minor injury. Jarrad Branthwaite and Jack Grealish are both confirmed absentees, and discussions continue regarding the latter’s potential permanent move from Manchester City.

Moyes has insisted he will not rotate heavily, and a similar lineup to the one that started against Sunderland is expected, despite the late collapse in that match.

Conclusion

Tottenham’s shaky home form makes them difficult to trust outright, but their survival scenario means they do not necessarily need to chase victory. Against an Everton side that has struggled defensively in recent weeks, chances should come.

While the visitors may find the net once again, Spurs—driven by desperation and the stakes involved—are likely to do enough to secure the result they need. Even a draw should be sufficient to ensure their Premier League status, bringing a tense and testing campaign to a relieved conclusion in north London.

Verdict: Draw

Best odds: 27/10

Bookmaker: ZetBet