Everton vs Wolverhampton prediction, H2H and probable lineups - January 7, 2026
One of the fixtures of the 21st round of the English Premier League will take place on Wednesday at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, where the local side Everton will host Wolverhampton. Let's take a cautious look at a bet on the outcome of this match, keeping in mind the unexpectedly revived visitors.
Match preview
Everton, after a lively start to the season, have lost momentum and faced a series of difficulties, especially in recent rounds. David Moyes' team has managed to collect only four points out of a possible fifteen, and the defense has started to falter regularly—the latest alarming sign being the four goals conceded against Brentford (2-4) in their last game. During this stretch, the Merseysiders could and should have performed more productively, especially in matches against Burnley and Nottingham.
The personnel situation also remains tense: injuries and the participation of players in the Africa Cup of Nations are limiting the coaching staff's options. The absence of Gueye and Ndiaye is particularly felt, while Dewsbury-Hall and Coleman remain sidelined. Even with a weakened squad, the Toffees must make the most of their home support, but the effectiveness of their attack will directly depend on how well they can control the midfield.
Wolverhampton are confidently navigating what is shaping up to be the toughest season in their history, but the last two games have brought a ray of hope. The team managed to take points from Manchester United and then kept a clean sheet in a 3-0 win over West Ham, their best run of the season so far. Notably, the Wolves have started scoring consistently, even away from home—notching goals against United, Arsenal, and Liverpool.
On the flip side, the visitors’ squad is still far from optimal. Injuries are compounded by the absence of key players on Africa Cup of Nations duty, leaving almost no room for rotation. Tactical flexibility hasn't improved either—the team relies on grit and occasional bursts of attacking activity. At Hill Dickinson Stadium, such a plan might not fully work, but they are capable of giving Everton a real fight.
Probable lineups
- Everton: Pickford, Mykolenko, Tarkowski, Keane, O’Brien, Iroegbunam, Garner, Grealish, McNeil, Dibling, Beto
- Wolverhampton: Sa, Bueno, Mosquera, Krejci, Tchatchoua, Gomes, Arias, Mane, Bueno, Hwang Hee-chan, Arokodare
Match facts and head-to-head
- Wolverhampton are unbeaten in eight of their last ten matches against Everton
- In four of the last six head-to-head meetings, both teams did not score
- Everton conceded four goals in their last home match against Brentford
Prediction
Despite their problems, Everton maintain a more organized structure and should use this home match as a chance to get back on track. Wolverhampton are finding form, but their unstable lineup and defensive uncertainty remain the team's Achilles' heel. Both sides are likely to approach pragmatically, but with an eye on victory. Here, it's worth risking a bet on "Both teams to score" at 1.94.
