Football Prediction | Everton vs Aston Villa | Premier League 2025/26 | September 13 – Do Villa Finally Wake Up to pull down Toffees?

This weekend, Everton will host Aston Villa at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in what is expected to be an entertaining fixture in the Premier B league. Both clubs have had their moments of quality this season and this match presents the opportunity for both clubs to create a bit of momentum. Everton will be benefitting from home advantage with their discipline in midfield, while Villa are no easy opposition with their attacking play and ability to recover when challenged.

Everton vs Aston Villa Form Guide

Everton

Everton have built their form around defensive organization and strong work rate in midfield. Ndiaye has been a standout in attack, leading the line with pace and clinical finishing. Grealish and Dewsbury-Hall add creativity, giving the Toffees more balance in the final third. Pickford’s consistency in goal continues to provide confidence to the backline.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa come into this clash with an attacking mindset, led by Ollie Watkins’ sharp finishing. McGinn and Tielemans offer control and link-up play through midfield, ensuring fluid transitions. Defensively, Konsa and Mings bring solidity while Maatsen and Cash provide energy from full-back positions. Bizot has settled well in goal, giving Villa reliability between the posts.

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Everton vs Aston Villa Key Battles

Ndiaye vs Watkins

Everton’s Ndiaye has been excellent in the last few fixtures, using direct runs combined with calm finishing to produce some crucial goals, and will continue to test Villa’s defense with his pace and movement. Meanwhile, Ollie Watkins remains Villa’s main focal point, who can be lethal when it comes to taking half-chances. It could be the player who is able to find a little more space who decides this fixture!

Grealish vs Rogers

Jack Grealish has brought flair and creativity to Everton, consistently influencing attacking play with key passes and dribbles. His ability to unlock defenses could make the difference at home. For Villa, Rogers has contributed both goals and assists, showcasing versatility in the attacking third. Their battle will be one of creativity versus end-product, with both players capable of swinging the game for their side.

Everton vs Aston Villa Tactical Outlook

Everton will likely set up with a structured approach, focusing on midfield solidity and quick transitions. Gueye and Garner will be central to disrupting Villa’s play while releasing Ndiaye and Grealish on the counter. The defense, marshalled by Tarkowski and Keane, will aim to stay compact. Pickford’s distribution could also be a weapon in breaking Villa’s press.

It’s anticipated that Villa will play an attacking game, seek to dominate possession, and use the width of play effectively. Tielemans and McGinn will facilitate play through the middle while Maatsen and Cash push high. Watkins and Rogers will use their combination of activity and finishing ability in the final third to create chances. Villa must remain on alert defensively against Everton’s counter-attacks.

Head-to-Head Encounters

Everton and Aston Villa share a long-standing rivalry in the Premier League. Recent meetings have often been closely fought, with Villa holding a slight edge in recent seasons. Everton’s home advantage has occasionally tipped the balance in their favor. This match looks set to continue the tradition of competitive and hard-fought encounters.

Injury News and Suspensions

Everton

Everton face some injury concerns with key squad members sidelined. Adam Aznou remains out due to lack of fitness until mid-September. Jarrad Branthwaite is doubtful with a hamstring issue. Nathan Patterson is also recovering from a hernia and will be unavailable until mid-September.

Aston Villa

Villa also have fitness worries ahead of the match. Amadou Onana is expected to miss out with a hamstring injury until mid-September. Andres Garcia and Ross Barkley are both doubtful due to physical concerns and lack of fitness. Boubacar Kamara is away with a hamstring injury until late September.

Everton vs Aston Villa Possible Playing Squad

Everton

Pickford (GK), Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, O’Brien, Gueye, Garner, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Ndiaye, Beto

Aston Villa

Bizot (GK), Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Cash, Tielemans, McGinn, Rogers, Malen, Guessand, Watkins

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Both teams are evenly matched, with Everton depending on their defensive shape, whereas Villa has the better attacking options. Being home may give Everton a slight advantage, although Villa may be able to cancel out this advantage with their attacking threat.

Score Prediction

Everton 1–1 Aston Villa – Ndiaye to score for Everton, Watkins to reply for Villa. A compact contest with neither side able to fully dominate.