Match Preview: Everton vs West Ham

The Round 6 fixture between Everton and West Ham will be held on September 29 at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Here’s our detailed prediction and betting tips, including odds and key statistics for the Everton vs West Ham clash.

Everton Team Analysis

Sean Dyche’s side suffered a 1-2 defeat to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby. This was only the team’s second loss in their last 9 league matches (5 wins, 2 draws). Notably, Everton scored at least two goals in 5 of these matches. However, the club conceded in 7 of their previous 11 games. With 7 points, the team currently sits 10th in the league table.

• At least one team failed to score in 5 of Everton’s last 7 matches.
• At home, the team has avoided defeat in 10 of their previous 11 league encounters (4 wins, 6 draws).
• The club scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 9 home games in this competition.

Everton Predicted Line-up (4-4-2)*

Jordan Pickford – Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Jake O’Brien, Vitaliy Mykolenko – Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – Beto Gomes, Iliman Ndiaye.

Defender Jarrad Branthwaite will miss the match due to injury.

West Ham United Team Analysis

The team suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the last round, marking their fourth loss in the current championship campaign (1 win). Notably, the Londoners conceded at least two goals in all their losing matches. West Ham has conceded a total of 13 goals, which is the worst record in the tournament. The club currently occupies 19th place in the standings, but they are only one point away from the safe 17th spot.

• At least three goals were scored in 7 of West Ham’s previous matches.
• The team has not drawn in seven consecutive away matches in the (3 wins, 4 losses).
• The Londoners have scored in 5 of their last 6 away league fixtures.

West Ham United Predicted Line-up (3-4-3)*

Alphonse Areola – Max Kilman, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Kyle Walker-Peters – James Ward-Prowse, El-Hadji Malick Diouf, Lucas Paqueta, Matheus Fernandes – Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville, Callum Wilson.

Midfielder Tomas Soucek will miss the match due to suspension. On September 27, Graham Potter was dismissed from his position as West Ham’s head coach.

Match Official: Sam Barrott

Sam Barrott (England)

Matches officiated – 26 (, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellow) – 121;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 21;

Penalties awarded – 23%.

Everton vs West Ham Match Prediction

Everton has suffered both of their current league defeats away from home. On their own turf, the Toffees consistently pick up points, having avoided defeat in 10 of their last 11 home league matches (4 wins, 6 draws). Furthermore, the team demonstrates good scoring ability: the Liverpudlians have scored in 9 of their previous 11 home games, with the club netting at least twice in 7 of those instances. However, it’s worth noting that Everton also allows opponents opportunities at their end, conceding in 9 of their last 14 home fixtures in this competition.

The Londoners, West Ham, face even more defensive issues. The Hammers have already suffered three heavy defeats in the 2025/26 campaign, and the team has kept just one clean sheet in their last seven matches overall. Over this period, the club has endured 5 losses. West Ham also has a poor record against Everton, having failed to win against them in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head league clashes. However, the visitors are certainly capable of finding the net against their opponents.

My prediction is – “Everton not to lose and Total Goals Over 1.5” with odds of 1.60

Author: Alexey Tarabrin

* For each team, the starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is indicated.