7M - Everton vs Burnley: Team News and Predictions for Upcoming Clash

On March 3, 2026, Everton will host Burnley at Hill Dickinson Stadium in a vital Premier League matchup.

Match Preview

Everton currently sits in 8th place in the league, with 40 points, while Burnley is struggling at 19th with just 19 points after 28 rounds. This match is crucial for both teams, with Everton aiming to solidify their mid-table position and Burnley desperate to escape the relegation zone.

Recent Form

Everton has had a mixed bag of results recently, drawing 2-2 against Bournemouth, losing 0-1 to Manchester United, and bouncing back with a 2-3 victory against Newcastle. They've recorded only two wins from their last six home matches, scoring five goals but conceding ten.

Burnley, meanwhile, has struggled as well, managing just one draw in their last three games. They recently fell to Mansfield 1-2, drew with Chelsea 1-1, and lost in a high-scoring affair against Brentford (3-4). Burnley has one win from their last six away games, scoring six goals but conceding ten.

Head-to-Head

The last match between Everton and Burnley ended in a goalless draw. Historically, Everton has a better record, winning five of the last ten encounters.

Team News

Everton: The home side will be missing Carlos Alcaraz and Iliman Ndiaye, both sidelined due to suspension.

Burnley: The visitors will be without Hannibal Mejbri, Maxime Esteve, and Joe Worrall, who are also serving suspensions.

Predicted Lineups

Everton Possible Starting XI:

Pickford; Tarkowski, Keane, Godfrey; Coleman, Onana, Gueye, Garner; Gray, Beto, McNeil.

Burnley Possible Starting XI:

Dubravka; Roberts, Tuanzebe, Worrall; Ekdal, Cullen, Xhaka, Mejbri; Flemming, Anthony, Barnes.

Predictions

Both teams have struggled with consistency, resulting in a fixture that could go either way. However, Everton's home advantage may give them the edge, and a low-scoring game appears likely. The prediction is a 1-0 victory for Everton.

With both teams eager to secure valuable points, fans can expect an intense battle on the pitch this Tuesday.