Everton welcome league leaders Arsenal to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night in a Premier League clash shaped by key absences.
David Moyes must manage a depleted Toffees squad after AFCON departures and a growing injury list, though Everton remain ninth and had won four of their previous five games before losing at Chelsea.
Arsenal arrive top of the table after a scrappy 2-1 win over Wolves that exposed some recent defensive cracks, yet Mikel Arteta’s side still hold a narrow lead in the title race.
Everton have proven difficult opponents for the Gunners at home in recent seasons, setting up a difficult test for Mikel Arteta's side. Here’s a full betting preview from AllSportsPeople with predictions, odds and top tips, as well as how to claim 50/1 for 1+ goal in Liverpool's trip to Spurs.
Everton vs. Arsenal Preview: Who will win?
Everton vs. Arsenal promises to be a tight contest, but Arsenal head into the game with the stronger overall balance and greater quality in key areas. Everton should stay organised and make life difficult at Goodison Park, yet their limited attacking options could restrict their threat over 90 minutes.
Arsenal’s midfield control and wide players give them the edge, making the Gunners slight favourites to grind out a narrow away win.
Prediction: Everton 1-2 Arsenal (17/2 Bet365)
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Head-to-Head: Everton vs. Arsenal
- Arsenal hold a clear historical edge, winning 112 of the 225 meetings between the sides across all competitions
- Everton have recorded 65 victories, with 48 matches ending in draws since the first meeting in 1905
- Arsenal’s 102 top-flight wins over Everton are the most any club has achieved against a single opponent in English league history
- Recent meetings have been tighter, with both Premier League clashes in the 2024-25 season ending in draws
- Everton have not beaten Arsenal in their last five league encounters, though the last 10 meetings are evenly split with four wins each and two draws
Everton vs. Arsenal form Guide
Everton — Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Chelsea 2-0 Everton (Premier League)
- Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- Bournemouth 0-1 Everton (Premier League)
- Everton 1-4 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Manchester United 0-1 Everton (Premier League)
Arsenal – Last 5 matches (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
- Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal (UEFA Champions League)
- Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 Brentford (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
Everton vs. Arsenal Betting Tips
Everton have shown resilience at Goodison Park and tend to keep games tight against top-six opposition, but their attacking output remains inconsistent, especially with key absences limiting options in the final third. Arsenal arrive with greater control in midfield and more variety going forward, even if recent performances have lacked fluency.
Backing Arsenal to edge possession and create the clearer chances looks sensible, while a low to moderate scoring game also appeals given Everton’s compact shape. Bukayo Saka stands out for shot or goal-related markets, and Declan Rice is worth considering for passing or tackle-based bets as Arsenal look to dictate the tempo. Jurrien Timber averages 2.5 tackles per game in the Premier League and could be directly against Jack Grealish.
Betting Tip: Bukayo Saka Goal or Assist (Evens on Sky Bet)
Everton vs. Arsenal Team News, Injury Latest
Everton Team News
- Everton are expected to stick with a 4-2-3-1 system as David Moyes manages a stretched squad.
- Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye are unavailable due to AFCON duty, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is sidelined with a hamstring injury picked up against Chelsea.
- Seamus Coleman, Jarrad Branthwaite and Merlin Rohl remain out.
- Jack Grealish faces a late fitness test after feeling tightness in his hamstring, while James Garner is one booking away from suspension.
- Tyler Dibling is set for an extended run in the side following Ndiaye’s absence, with Charly Alcaraz and Tim Iroegbunam expected to fill midfield gaps.
Arsenal Team News
- Arsenal arrive with several key absentees affecting both defence and attack.
- Ben White, Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman are all ruled out through injury.
- Riccardo Calafiori returns from suspension and is expected to slot straight into the back line.
- Martin Zubimendi is expected to be available despite missing training earlier in the week.
- Mikel Arteta may rotate his forward options after a flat display last time out, with Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus or Martin Odegaard pushing for starts.
Everton vs. Arsenal Predicted Lineups
This is how we expect Everton and Arsenal to line up, with the Toffees likely to stay compact in a 4-2-3-1 and Arsenal aim to control possession and attack with pace and movement in a familiar 4-3-3 setup.
Everton predicted lineup to play Arsenal
Everton (4-2-3-1)
Pickford (GK) – O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko – Iroegbunam, Garner – McNeil, Alcaraz, Dibling – Barry
Arsenal predicted lineup to play Everton
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Raya (GK) – Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori – Eze, Zubimendi, Rice – Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Everton vs. Arsenal Odds
- Everton to Win: 11/2 AK Bets
- Arsenal to Win: 8/13 Ladbrokes
- Draw: 3/1 Bet365
Bet Builder Tips: Everton vs. Arsenal
Our favourite bet builder for Everton vs. Arsenal is the Gunners to win, both teams to score, Bukayo Saka to score or assist and Jurrien Timber to make over 2.5 tackles, which came to 12/1 on Bet365 at the time of writing.
How to watch Everton vs. Arsenal: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Everton vs. Arsenal tonight.
- Date: Saturday, December 20
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
- Time: 8:00 p.m GMT
- TV/Stream: TNT Sports