David Moyes' second spell in charge of Everton ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa but can the Scottish manager carve out his first victory with the Toffees at home against Tottenham on Sunday?
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Everton vs Tottenham prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Tottenham have only won two of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Everton have only won one of their last six fixtures.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in each of Everton's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Everton 1-1 Tottenham
These two sides love a draw at Goodison Park and were backing the final league meeting between these two clubs at this grand old stadium to also end in a stalemate. Everton showed signs of improvement against Aston Villa in midweek and we're unlucky not to come away with a share of the spoils, while Spurs are going well in the cup competitions but haven't won any of their last five matches in the Premier League.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Tottenham the slight favourite
- HOME: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Tottenham are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 40%, but we are expecting a tight and tense 90 minutes between the two clubs.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Tottenham in control
Spurs have picked up three wins and two draws from their last five matches against Everton, running out 4-0 winners when the pair met in the capital back in August.
England Premier League 24/08/24
Tottenham
Everton
England Premier League 03/02/24
Everton
Tottenham
England Premier League 23/12/23
Tottenham
Everton
England Premier League 03/04/23
Everton
Tottenham
England Premier League 15/10/22
Tottenham
Everton
Everton preview: Struggling to score goals
David Moyes' second debut at Everton didn't go to plan as Aston Villa secured a 1-0 win on Wednesday night.
The Toffees did perform a little better than they usually do under Dyche but creating and taking chances proved to be the team's downfall once again.
Armando Broja, Timothy Iroegbunam, Dwight McNeil, James Garner, Youssef Chermiti and Seamus Coleman are all currently injured and won't feature this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Pickford (GK), Patterson, Tarkowski, O'Brien, Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Gueye, Doucoure, Mangala, Calvert-Lewin & Ndiaye
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
Tottenham preview: No wins in last five league games
Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure following Tottenham defeat in the North London derby in midweek and some are saying that a defeat at Goodison Park could spell the end for the Aussie manager.
Son Heung-Min fired Tottenham in front at the Emirates Stadium but an own goal from Dominic Solanke and a strike from Leandro Trossard late in the first half proved enough for the hosts to claim a huge victory.
Injuries haven't helped the Tottenham boss who looks set to be without the likes of Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Wilson Odobert and Timo Werner this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Kinsky (GK), Spence, Dragusin, Porro, Bissouma, Kulusevski, Sarr, Gray, Bergvall, Son & Solanke
England Premier League 11/05/25
L
Crystal Palace
2
Tottenham
0
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
W
Bodo/Glimt
0
Tottenham
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
West Ham
1
Tottenham
1
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
W
Bodo/Glimt
1
Tottenham
3
England Premier League 27/04/25
L
Liverpool
5
Tottenham
1
Player to watch – Iliman Ndiaye
Iliman Ndiaye has become Everton's key creative outlet in the last few weeks due to the injury to Dwight McNeil but Moyes needs to find the African's best position if he is to get the best out of the former Marseille man.
Ndiaye has joint-top scores for the Toffees this season with just three goals and while he is yet to register an assist in the Premier League, the attacker is so often involved in the build-up to Everton goals and chances.
Everton need more from their attacking players
We're expecting Ndiaye to put in a big performance for his new manager this weekend, especially as the Tottenham defence is missing a few key players.