Everton vs Aston Villa Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Everton vs Aston Villa Preview

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
• Kick-off Time: 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside

Matchday four of the 2025/26 Premier League season will include Everton welcoming Aston Villa at Everton's new home, the Hill Dickinson Stadium, on Saturday afternoon. The Toffees have enjoyed a tremendous season so far, with six points from two games and currently occupying fifth place. The visitors, on the other hand, are in a dire state, with only a single point from three games. The Everton vs Aston Villa fixture will be officiated by English referee Simon Hooper.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of Everton Football Club. In the last six games, the team has managed three victories to go with two defeats and a draw. However, since the Premier League season began, David Moyes' men have been resilient and determined to kickstart a new era at the club. The opening of the new stadium has brought with it a fresh ray of hope for the supporters, and the players have not disappointed so far. Consecutive wins over Brighton and Wolves have warned the rest of the outfits in the league. Everton has scored 1.7 goals per match so far, which is the fourth highest in the league.

It is fair to claim that Aston Villa has endured a disastrous start to the 2025/26 Premier League season. Villa kicked off with a home game against Newcastle United and could only salvage a 0-0 draw. Since then, a 1-0 and a 3-0 defeat against Brentford and Crystal Palace, respectively, have followed. Having finished in the top six last season, it is a major surprise to witness Aston Villa struggle even to find the back of the net. Unai Emery clearly has a lot to work on to reverse his side's fortunes and get the campaign back on track.

Everton Team News

The 4-2-3-1 formation has worked wonders for David Moyes so far, and he is expected to continue with the same shape. Adam Aznou (Lack of fitness), Jarrad Branthwaite (Hamstring Injury), and Nathan Patterson (Hernia) are scheduled to miss the matchday four fixture.

Aston Villa Team News

Unai Emery's struggles this season will not be helped by the long injury list at his disposal. He will have to select his playing XI without the likes of Amadou Onana, Andres Garcia, Boubacar Kamara, and Ross Barkley.

Everton vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups

Here is a detailed look at the Everton vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups:

Everton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Pickford

Defenders: O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko

Midfielders: Garner, Gueye, Dewsbury-Hall

Forwards: Ndiaye, Grealish, Beto

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Bizot

Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen

Midfielders: McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers

Forwards: Malen, Guessand, Watkins

Everton vs Aston Villa H2H Record

Overall, in the last five games between the two sides, Everton has emerged victorious on one occasion while Villa has won three contests. One encounter also ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Everton vs Aston Villa

Jack Grealish (Everton)

Jack Grealish's time at Manchester City was an interesting one. While he lifted a plethora of trophies at the Etihad, his individual performances were not consistent enough to win over the supporters. During his four-year stay at the club, Grealish scored just 17 goals. Consequently, the decision was made to loan the 30-year-old out to Everton. It is fair to say that the former Aston Villa star has made an astonishing start at his new home. Grealish has already recorded four assists and has been a major contributor to Everton's fantastic start.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Ollie Watkins was a subject of interest from many clubs in need of a striker in recent months. However, the 29-year-old looks set to stay at Villa for the 2025/26 season. Watkins has been a consistent source of goals for Aston Villa in the latest campaigns, and recorded 16 goals in the league along with eight assists last season. His leadership at the front is an important part of Aston Villa's game plan, and he will love to kickstart Aston Villa's redemption in the Premier League.

Everton vs Aston Villa Prediction

Looking at the individual and collective quality of both teams, one might pick the travelling side as the favourites. However, form and rhythm are indispensable in football, and both these factors favour Everton on Saturday.

Here is a detailed look at the Everton vs Aston Villa Prediction:

Predicted Score: Everton 2-1 Aston Villa

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