Sunday’s match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium sees Everton welcome Tottenham Hotspur, with both sides eager to make a statement as the Premier League campaign builds momentum. Tottenham arrive with a superior league standing and a strong head-to-head record, but Everton’s resilience at home means this encounter promises intrigue and potential for value in the betting markets. Kick-off is set for 26 October 2025, and with both teams showing flashes of quality this season, supporters can expect a fiercely contested clash on Merseyside.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on Tottenham’s sharper attacking returns and their dominant head-to-head numbers, we’re leaning towards Spurs in the result market. However, Everton’s ability to frustrate at home and both teams’ tendency to concede suggest goals at both ends could be on the cards. Here are our top betting recommendations for this fixture:
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton to Win | 7/5 @ SBK (41.7%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Spurs were poor away at Monaco in midweek and have failed to win on any of their last six visits to Everton. Thomas Frank’s men have had significantly less time to prepare for this game and the market |
| Jack Grealish Anytime Assist | 4/1 @ SBK (20.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | After being ineligible to play against Manchester City last weekend, Jack Grealish will be fresh and raring to go. No player has more assists in the league this term, with the 30-year-old managing four in his first six starts, giving plenty of appeal to the 4/1 on show here. |
Our approach: Start with Tottenham to win, add Both Teams To Score for accumulator potential.
How both teams go into Everton vs Tottenham
Everton are in 12th place with 11 points through eight matches. The Toffees were defeated 2-0 in their last Premier League match at Etihad Stadium against Manchester City. David Moyes’ men have lost just one of their last 13 Premier League home matches (W5 D7), losing 2-0 to Manchester City in April. They’re unbeaten in all four this season, last having a longer unbeaten start on home soil in 2016-17 (first eight).
Tottenham were in Champions League action on Wednesday and put in a rather dull showing away against Monaco, with Vicario making several big saves to allow the visitors to leave with a point. Spurs suffered a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their last league match to snap a four-match unbeaten streak, leaving them in sixth spot on 14 points through eight matches.
Everton team news
Jarrad Branthwaite is out until the new year at the earliest with a thigh injury. Nathan Patterson is a doubt.
Tottenham team news
James Maddison, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, and Yves Bissouma are all confirmed absentees for the trip to Merseyside. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie will be assessed before kick-off.
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Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date, Tottenham’s more robust start is clear in the standings, while Everton have held their own with a solid mid-table position. Here’s how the teams stack up after eight games:
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 11 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | +7 | 14 |
Tottenham have combined attacking verve (14 goals, 1.75 per game) with defensive discipline (0.88 per game conceded), while Everton have managed a balanced goal difference but find themselves with less firepower.
Potential Match-Winners
Neither squad boasts a player among the league’s top three marksmen, indicating a more collective approach to scoring. For Everton, Jack Grealish in midfield and Iliman Ndiaye up front have the quality to change games, while Vitalii Mykolenko provides defensive stability. Tottenham’s threat is spread, with Brennan Johnson and Richarlison offering pace and movement, and midfielders like Xavier Simons pulling strings. Watch for Cristian Romero at the back and Guglielmo Vicario in goal, with Spurs’ three clean sheets so far showing their ability to shut teams out.
Head-to-Head
Tottenham have dominated recent meetings, winning 9 of the last 18 encounters, including some high-scoring affairs. Everton, however, took the spoils in their last home meeting. Here are the five most recent results:
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19/01/25 | Everton 3-2 Tottenham | Premier League |
| 24/08/24 | Tottenham 4-0 Everton | Premier League |
| 03/02/24 | Everton 2-2 Tottenham | Premier League |
| 23/12/23 | Tottenham 2-1 Everton | Premier League |
| 03/04/23 | Everton 1-1 Tottenham | Premier League |
Conclusion
Can Everton defy the odds and recent history to claim another home win, or will Tottenham’s stronger form and deeper squad tell? With Everton offering value at 7/5 @ SkyBet (41.7%), the away side looks the value play – but expect Everton to make them work for every point.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
