Everton will begin their preparations for the 2025/26 Premier League season this week when they take on Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium.
The season ahead is a big one for the Toffees, not least because it is their first away from Goodison Park with the club set to move into the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Their opponents on Tuesday, Accrington Stanley, have already played one pre-season match this summer, so they should be able to provide David Moyes' side with a stern test.
As part of this week's selection of club friendly betting tips, check out our Accrington Stanley vs Everton prediction below.
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Accrington Stanley vs Everton prediction: Goals to go in at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in four of Accrington's last six matches in all competitions.
- Both teams scored in three of Everton's five pre-season matches last summer.
- Everton scored three goals or more in three of their five pre-season matches last summer.
Correct score prediction: Accrington Stanley 1-3 Everton
Accrington Stanley may have slightly more miles in their legs, but that shouldn't be enough to close the quality gap between a League Two side and a Premier League side. The Toffees finished last season in decent form and are in a good position to build on that this summer ahead of an exciting campaign in their new home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No odds currently available
- HOME: N/A
- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
There are currently no odds available for the match, but we will endeavour to update this article when they are released. In the meantime, feel free to check out our dedicated Football Betting Tips Today page for other tips over the next 24 hours.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in 12 years
Tuesday night will mark the first time that the two teams have played against each other since a friendly in 2013. On that occasion, Everton ran out as comfortable 4-1 winners, which isn't a million miles away from the scoreline we are predicting for their upcoming encounter.
Accrington Stanley preview: More minutes on offer for new signings
One of the biggest benefits of pre-season for all clubs across the English football pyramid is that it provides opportunities for new signings to become accustomed to a new way of playing before league action commences. On Tuesday, Accrington will be giving more minutes to their three new signings, Oliver Wright, Isaac Sinclair and Freddie Sass.
Predicted lineup: Wright (GK), Love, Rawson, Matthews, Sass, Conneely, Coyle, Walton, Henderson, Whalley, Mooney
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Everton completed their first bit of new business this week, signing striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal for £27m. Supporters will have to wait a little longer until they see the forward in an Everton shirt, though, as he is yet to join up with the squad. David Moyes will be keen to give minutes to as many players as possible.
Predicted lineup: Pickford (GK), Patterson, Keane, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Ndiaye, Alcaraz, McNeil, Beto
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