Wolverhampton Wanderers — Everton : Match Preview and Prediction for August 30,2025

Wolves’ Troubled Start to the Season

Wolverhampton has endured a difficult start to the new season, mirroring the struggles they faced at the beginning of the previous campaign when they even found themselves at the bottom of the table for a period. While the arrival of Vitor Pereira helped stabilize the team and secure their top-flight status, it appears the summer squad overhaul has presented initial challenges for the Old Gold. Following a heavy 0-4 home defeat to Manchester City, the Wolves then fell 0-1 away to Bournemouth, conceding an early goal to Tavernier in the 4th minute.

Recent Form and Key Absences

Unable to recover from that early setback, the visitors ultimately underperformed in the match, with Bournemouth arguably missing opportunities to extend their lead. Mid-week brought a glimmer of hope for the Portuguese manager’s side as they secured a 3-2 victory over West Ham in the League Cup. However, the Hammers themselves are struggling with a poor start, suggesting this win might only offer a slight psychological boost – especially given they came back from 1-2 down to win 3-2 in the final 10 minutes. For the upcoming clash against Everton, the hosts will be without Chivome, David, and striker Fabio Silva, who recently returned from a loan spell at Las Palmas, all sidelined due to injury.

Everton’s Resurgence After Initial Stumble

David Moyes’ Everton has managed to correct the missteps from their opening match, a 0-1 away defeat to Leeds, with the past week proving highly productive for the “Toffees.” The Scottish manager’s squad first secured a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Brighton, thanks to goals from Ndiaye and Garner. Subsequently, the Liverpudlians, fielding a mixed squad, easily dispatched Mansfield Town 2-0 in the League Cup.

Grealish’s Impact and Team Confidence

These two consecutive wins at the newly named Hill Dickinson Stadium (Goodison Park now serves as the home ground for Everton’s women’s team) should inject significant confidence into Moyes’ team ahead of this away fixture. A standout performance in the victory against the “Seagulls” came from Jack Grealish, whom Everton acquired on loan from Manchester City. The England international provided two assists and showcased his former brilliance. He was largely the orchestrator of Everton’s play, and we anticipate another impactful display from him in Wolverhampton.