Doncaster Rovers will make the trip to Goodison Park for their clash with Everton on Tuesday 26 August. View our free Everton vs Doncaster predictions below.
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Everton vs Doncaster predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
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- Everton knocked Doncaster Rovers out of the EFL Cup at this same stage last season.
- While Doncaster Rovers currently ply their trade in League Two, Everton are a Premier League outfit.
- Doncaster Rovers opened the scoring in each of their last four matches, while Everton conceded first in four of their last five games.
- Everton have lost back-to-back games, conceding seven times in the process.
Correct score prediction: Everton 2-1 Doncaster Rovers
To be fair, Everton are currently without a win in their last three matches. They have conceded eight times in those three games, scoring just once. However, the Toffees should be able to claim their first win of the season against a team playing three tiers below them in the English Football League.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Everton are overwhelming favourites
- HOME:4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
- DRAW:17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY:13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite Everton’s recent struggles, there's a huge difference in quality between these squads. With that in mind, the Toffees are the expected winners at 4/11 (1.36). Teams with these odds generally have a 73.3% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Doncaster Rovers had the lead at halftime in each of their last four matches. Given that they opened the scoring, and led at halftime when these teams clashed last year, half-time Doncaster Rovers has an appealing look at 5/1 (6.00). That one has a 16.67% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Doncaster avenge last season's defeat?
Interestingly, Everton and Doncaster Rovers squared off against each other at this same stage last year. Although Doncaster had the lead at half-time, they ultimately lost to the Toffees at the end of regulation time.
England EFL Cup 30/08/23
Doncaster
Everton
Everton preview: Eyeing their first win of the season
Jarrad Branthwaite (groin), Seamus Coleman (calf), James Garner (calf), Youssef Chermiti (foot), and Nathan Patterson (hamstring) will all be unavailable for Everton as they seek their first victory of the season.
Predicted lineup: Pickford (GK), Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, Quintyne, Gueye, Iroegbunam, McNeil, Doucoure, Harrison & Calvert-Lewin.
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Fulham
1
Everton
3
England Premier League 03/05/25
D
Ipswich
2
Everton
2
England Premier League 26/04/25
L
Chelsea
1
Everton
0
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Man City
2
Everton
0
England Premier League 12/04/25
W
Nottm Forest
0
Everton
1
Doncaster preview: Sights set on their biggest win in over a decade
On the other hand, there are no new injury concerns for Doncaster Rovers ahead of this clash. Interestingly, Doncaster's biggest win in the last decade was against Hull City (thrice). They have no wins against Premier League opposition in the last 10 years.
Predicted lineup: Sharman-Lowe (GK), Sterry, Olowu, Anderson, Fleming, Bailey, Kelly, Molyneux, Clifton, Gibson & Sharp.
England League 2 03/05/25
W
Notts County
1
Doncaster
2
England League 2 26/04/25
W
Bradford
1
Doncaster
2
England League 2 21/04/25
W
Colchester
0
Doncaster
3
England League 2 18/04/25
W
Tranmere
0
Doncaster
3
England League 2 15/04/25
D
Salford City
1
Doncaster
1
Player to watch: Joe Ironside
Joe Ironside registered the first goal when these teams clashed last season. He was Doncaster's top scorer in League Two last season with 20 goals. However, the former Sheffield United forward has not scored in four matches across all competitions this season. He will set his sights on scoring in back-to-back encounters with Everton.