Aston Villa host Everton in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. The hosts sit six points behind leaders Arsenal heading into the weekend, while Everton are just inside the bottom half in 12th. The game kicks off at 4:30pm live on Sky Sports, and below you can find our match preview and best bets.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa to Win & Under 4.5 goals | 19/20 @ BOYLESports (51.3%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Sometimes the best bet is the most simple one and backing Villa to win here looks the wise option. Unai Emery’s men have won their last eight consecutive home league matches and 11 across all formats. Everton are missing key players such as Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall and have been poor in recent weeks. It’s also worth noting that none of Villa’s home league matches this season have featured over four goals. |
| Ollie Watkins & Morgan Rogers to score | 4/1 @ BOYLESports (20.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | David Moyes has a terrible record against the Premier League sides, Aston Villa are unbeaten in all 13 of their Premier League games against Everton since their return to the division in 2019 (W9 D4). Villa could run riot here and after four goals in his last four league appearances, Ollie Watkins has found some form. We’ll be pairing him with Morgan Rogers who is enjoyed a sensational campaign. The Villa man has seven league goals and can find more joy on Sunday. |
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
How both teams go into Aston Villa vs Everton
After failing to win their first five Premier League matches of the season, few would have predicted that Aston Villa would be flying high with Arsenal and Manchester City as we arrived in 2026. Unai Emery continues to work wonders at the club, and his team have now won 11 consecutive home matches across all competitions. The sky is the limit for this group and they arrive here after a 2-1 away win in the FA Cup against Spurs last weekend.
Everton sit 12th in the Premier League, but have struggled for consistency in recent weeks. David Moyes’ side have won just one of their last seven matches across all competitions, which came on December 30th against Nottingham Forest. Last weekend the Toffees were knocked out of the FA Cup at the Hill Dickinson Stadium by Sunderland, and performances must pick up if they are to achieve a top-half finish.
Aston Villa team news
Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana are out injured. Emi Martinez is nearing a return.
Everton team news
Michael Keane is suspended. Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye are still away at AFCON. Jarrard Branthwaite and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are injured.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date: Aston Villa sit 3rd in the Premier League after 21 games, with a 62% win rate and a +9 goal difference. Everton are 12th, having won 8 and lost 8, with a -2 goal difference. Villa’s superior attacking output (33 goals to Everton’s 23) and higher average possession (53% vs 43%) underline their stronger form.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 3 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 24 | +9 | 43 |
| Everton | 12 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 25 | -2 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
Aston Villa have dominated this fixture, winning 4 of the last 6, with Everton’s last victory over Villa in the league coming back in September 2023.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 13/09/25 | Everton 0-0 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| 14/01/25 | Everton 0-1 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| 14/09/24 | Aston Villa 3-2 Everton | Premier League |
| 14/01/24 | Everton 0-0 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| 27/09/23 | Aston Villa 1-2 Everton | EFL Cup |
| 20/08/23 | Aston Villa 4-0 Everton | Premier League |
Conclusion
Will Aston Villa’s attacking edge and strong home record be too much for Everton’s resilience and organisation? Villa’s recent form, combined with their commanding head-to-head record, suggests they’re well placed to take three points. For punters on a Villa win and under 4.5 goals at 19/20 looks the best bet.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
