Everton vs Aston Villa avant-première

• Everton gagne
• Over 1.5 goals for Everton

The September international break provided a brief pause to reflect, but Everton will want to pick up right where they left off. The Toffees come into this clash on the back of three consecutive competitive victories, a run that has transformed the mood around the club following an opening-day defeat at Leeds. David Moyes has already been recognised for his team’s form, earning a nomination for Manager of the Month, while midfielder Jack Grealish was nominated for Player of the Month after a string of creative masterclasses.

A win here would mark Everton’s fourth consecutive victory in all competitions, a feat they haven’t managed since March 2021. Even more significantly, victory would see them become just the third club in Premier League history to win their first two league matches at their second permanent home stadium – a clear sign that Hill Dickinson Stadium could quickly develop into a fortress.

In stark contrast, Aston Villa have made a dismal start to the campaign. Sitting 19th in the table with just one point from their opening three games, they already find themselves under pressure. Unai Emery has overseen a team that has yet to score in the league this season, a damning statistic for a side that finished seventh only a year ago. This is only the second time in club history that Villa have gone their opening three league games without finding the net. Should they draw another blank here, they’d join a very small group of sides who have failed to score in their first four Premier League matches of a season.

Historique du face-à-face

If there’s one thing that could give Villa hope, it’s their remarkable record in this fixture. They are unbeaten in the last 12 Premier League head-to-heads against Everton (W9, D3). Their dominance has been particularly apparent on Merseyside, where they have won four of their last five league visits, each with a clean sheet. That record underlines just how tricky an opponent Villa have been for Everton in recent years.

Yet, with Everton riding a wave of momentum and Villa badly struggling, this could be the perfect moment for the Toffees to finally end their H2H hoodoo.

Statistiques et séries chaudes

• Everton are aiming to win three or more consecutive home league games for the first time since May 2024, when they put together a five-match streak.
• Since the start of May, Everton have picked up more Premier League points (16 – W5, D1, L1) than any other side.
• Villa have scored more than once away to Everton just twice in their last nine league visits.
• Villa have conceded inside the opening 30 minutes in each of their last two league matches.

These statistics tell two very different stories. Everton’s current form and newfound confidence suggest resilience and momentum, while Villa’s inability to score and tendency to concede early is a serious concern for Emery.

Acteurs clés à surveiller

Jack Grealish (Everton)

The former Villa talisman has adapted quickly to life back in the Midlands, this time in blue. With four assists already, Grealish has become Everton’s creative hub.

He could make Premier League history here by becoming the first player to provide 2+ assists in three successive matches. Against his boyhood club, the narrative of him delivering once again will be irresistible.

Harvey Elliott (Aston Villa)

The loan signing from Liverpool is in line to make his debut here, and he could provide exactly the spark Villa need.

With seven direct goal contributions (G2, A5) in his last seven Premier League starts, Elliott’s creativity and energy may be vital in ending Villa’s scoring drought.

Joueurs manquants

Everton look set to be without left-back Vitalii Mykolenko, who withdrew from Ukraine’s international camp due to injury. That absence could disrupt defensive stability down the flank.

Villa have a longer injury list, with Matty Cash picking up a knock while on duty for Poland. He may join Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, and Ross Barkley – both formerly of Everton – on the sidelines. Emery therefore faces a significant selection headache.

Perspectives tactiques

Moyes has instilled discipline and compactness at Everton, ensuring that they are difficult to break down while giving Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye the freedom to create. Expect the hosts to press Villa aggressively in midfield, aiming to force turnovers that can be quickly transitioned into chances.

For Villa, Emery may look to switch formations or personnel in a bid to spark life into their attack. Elliott could slot in as a playmaker to link midfield and attack, while Villa will need Ollie Watkins to rediscover his sharpness if they are to trouble Everton’s defence.

Analyse des paris

Everton’s recent form and Villa’s goal drought point heavily in favour of the Toffees. However, Villa’s outstanding recent record in this fixture cannot be completely ignored. Still, with Everton playing with confidence and Villa appearing directionless, backing Everton to win to nil looks the most profitable bet.

Prediction: Everton 2-0 Aston Villa

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