Tottenham vs Everton: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 24.05.2026
One of the matches of the 38th round of the English Premier League will take place on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where Tottenham will host Everton. Here’s our prediction for this showdown: the hosts need to finally secure their safety from relegation, while the visitors, arriving with nothing left to fight for in the standings, will be eager to close out a challenging spring stretch on a high note.
Match preview
Tottenham have taken their season down to the wire: Roberto De Zerbi’s team still haven’t mathematically secured their Premier League status, though they’re on the brink. A win over Everton will settle all questions, and even a draw will practically do the job for Spurs - since West Ham, to survive in that scenario, would need to win their game by a 12-goal margin.
The managerial change has truly brought Tottenham back to life: before their defeat to Chelsea, Spurs had a four-match unbeaten run - beating Aston Villa 2-1 and Wolves 1-0, and drawing with Brighton 2-2 and Leeds 1-1. However, their home form remains a sore spot: just two home wins all season in the Premier League, and ten consecutive matches without a victory in London.
Everton have lost their shot at European football as the season winds down, despite David Moyes’ side being close to the top half of the table earlier this spring. In their last eight matches, the Toffees have picked up just one win, and their current winless streak stands at six game - though they came close to more in draws with Manchester City (3-3), Crystal Palace (2-2), and a 2-1 loss to Liverpool where they conceded the decider in stoppage time.
Moyes has promised to field his strongest available lineup, adding intrigue: Everton aren’t playing for anything in the standings, but they could have a huge say in the fate of the Scot’s former club, West Ham. Still, with Branthwaite and Grishil unavailable, the visitors’ squad depth is limited, although the return of Idrissa Gueye to the squad could add some much-needed steel to their midfield.
Probable lineups
- Tottenham: Vicario, Udogie, van de Ven, Danso, Porro, Palhinha, Bentancur, Tel, Gallagher, Kolo Muani, Richarlison.
- Everton: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Garner, Iroegbunam, Röhl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Beto.
Match facts & head-to-head
- Tottenham have beaten Everton in five of their last six home encounters.
- In the last five head-to-head matches, both teams have scored at least three goals combined.
- Tottenham are winless in ten straight Premier League home games.
Prediction
Tottenham come into this match with a much clearer motivation: they need to settle the survival question themselves rather than rely on the math of other results. However, home advantage has been more of a burden than a benefit for Spurs this campaign, and the absence of Cristian Romero at such a crucial moment feels symbolic of the club’s internal instability.
Everton are unlikely to push themselves to the limit for someone else’s survival bid, but Moyes’ side are organized enough to punish Tottenham for another nervous display. Expect an open game: the hosts have attacking quality, while the visitors will look to exploit space on the counter and set pieces.
