Can Everton Continue Their Unbeaten Start? Everton vs Wolverhampton Prediction | September 16, 2026
Everton will host Wolverhampton in the EFL Cup round of 32 on September 16. Both teams have made solid starts to the season, but their recent results suggest that this could be a closely contested cup tie with limited goals.
Match Preview
Everton remain unbeaten in all competitions this season. They began the campaign with a victory over Crystal Palacein the Premier League, then eliminated Preston in the EFL Cup before drawing each of their last three league matches. Everton shared the points with Manchester United and Bournemouth before playing out a 0-0 draw against Tottenham.
The Toffees currently sit eighth in the Premier League and have also avoided defeat in both home matches this season, recording one win and one draw.
Everton have not always found it easy against Wolves at home. The visitors have won three of the last five meetings at Goodison Park, while Everton have one victory and there has been one draw. However, the hosts are unbeaten in the last two home meetings, with one win and one draw.
- Possible Everton lineup: Pickford, Röhl, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Armstrong, Maitland-Niles, Johnson, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Barry.
Wolverhampton are now competing in the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League last season. Their main objective is to return to the top flight, and their start to the new campaign has been encouraging.
Wolves have already progressed through two rounds of the EFL Cup, beating Port Vale and Sheffield Wednesday. In the Championship, they have collected three wins and two draws alongside just one defeat from their first six matches. Their only loss came away to West Ham, another side relegated from the Premier League last season.
Wolves currently sit seventh with 11 points and have a game in hand. Their away record has also been strong, with the defeat to West Ham their only loss on the road this season.
- Possible Wolves lineup: Sá, Trippier, Krejčí, Jiga, Chachua, André, Munetsi, Gomes, Lopez, Armstrong, Jiménez.
Head-to-Head
The last six meetings between the teams have produced two wins for Everton, two for Wolves and two draws. Across the last 10 encounters, however, Wolves have the advantage with five victories compared with two for Everton, while three matches ended level. Everton have also conceded in each of their last four meetings with Wolves. The teams also met at this stage of the EFL Cup last season, when Wolves recorded a 2-0 victory.
Key Trends
- Everton are unbeaten in all five official matches this season.
- Everton have drawn their last three matches.
- Wolves have lost only 1 of their first 6 Championship matches.
- 6 of Wolves' last 8 matches produced more than 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Wolves' last 7 matches.
Prediction
Everton should have the advantage in terms of Premier League experience and home support, but Wolves have already shown that they can compete well away from home. Their strong Championship start and previous success against Everton make this far from a straightforward match for the hosts. At the same time, Everton's recent games have been particularly tight. Three consecutive draws, including a goalless meeting with Tottenham, suggest that the hosts may once again prioritise control over taking unnecessary risks. The cup format should also encourage both sides to remain disciplined, especially in the opening stages. Wolves have been involved in more high-scoring matches recently, but their away defeat to West Ham was their only road loss this season, and they are unlikely to approach this game with an overly open style. With both teams competing for a place in the next round and Everton showing a tendency towards cautious, low-scoring matches, this could develop into another tight encounter. Recommended Bet: Under 3 total goals.
