Preview: Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Everton F.C.) Strength]:
1. Jack Grealish provided an assist again in his last outing. Statistically, he has now been directly involved in 7 goals across 19 Premier League appearances this season, surpassing his combined total of just 6 goal involvements over the previous two seasons.
2. Everton F.C. scored 8 goals in the last 5 home games, boasting commendable attack at home.

[(Everton F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Everton F.C. recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses at home this season so far, with a win rate of 40%, showcasing average overall performances.
2. Everton F.C. ended 7 of the previous 10 games with UNDERs in O/U, demonstrating conservative overall performances.

[(Everton F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Everton F.C. suffered a 4-2 defeat to Brentford F.C. in the last game, losing 3 of the last 5 matches, which shows their unstable form.
2. Everton F.C. conceded 9 goals in the last 5 home games, revealing a decline in home defense.
3. Everton F.C. have 8 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses in 24 encounters between the two teams, placing them at a mental disadvantage.

[(Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.) Strength]:
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. remain rooted to the bottom of the table. Despite securing three points in their last match, the team still need more points to escape the threat of relegation, indicating strong motivation.
2. In their opening fixture of 2026, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. secured their first league victory with a commanding 3-0 win over West Ham United F.C., picking up 6 points after 20 rounds, following a previous run of 3 draws and 16 losses. Signs of a resurgence emerged a round earlier when they held Manchester United F.C. to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, successfully ending an 11-match losing streak in the league.
3. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.'s last Premier League win dated back to April 2025, followed by a dismal run of 3 draws and 16 defeats. By ending their 19-match winless run this season, Wolves narrowly avoided setting a new record for the longest winless opening to a campaign in the history of the English top flight.
4. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. won the last 3 games in AH, demonstrating an improvement in recent winning strength and trends in line with expectations.

[(Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. boast the worst offense on the road in the league this season, scoring only 4 goals in the previous 10 away matches.
2. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. conceded 9 goals in the last 5 away games, almost conceding in every game, which reveals unstable overall defense.
3. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. were winless with 2 draws and 8 losses away from home this season so far, indicating poor away strength.

[Tips]:
Everton F.C. suffered a 4-2 defeat to Brentford F.C. in the last game, losing 3 of the last 5 matches, which shows their unstable form.

However, the team boast outstanding attack at home, scoring 8 goals in the last 5 home games, with a home win rate of 40%.

Despite their flawed defense and inferior H2H records, they still feature certain home strength.

In contrast, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. ended their long-term winless run in the Premier League by defeating West Ham United F.C. for their first victory of the season, but their away form remains the worst in the league.

They scored only 4 goals in the previous 10 away games and conceded 9 goals in the last 5, failing to win on the road, boasting poor offense and defense.

Combined with Everton's home advantage and Wolves' weak away strength, the home team are expected to win this game.

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