Everton vs Wolves Prediction 16 September 2026
🔊 This Wednesday, Everton host Wolverhampton in the EFL Cup. Wolves are no longer in the Premier League, but the club are putting in a huge effort to return to the top flight. Everton are currently on an unbeaten run this season and face a far from consistent opponent. Can Wolves get the better of the Toffees?
Head-to-Head
📊 While Wolverhampton were still in the top flight, the two sides met at least twice every season. Last season, in addition to their two Premier League fixtures, they also played each other in the League Cup, with Wolves coming out on top and progressing to the next round.
Head-to-head statistics Everton - Wolves
Everton Team Overview
The team are in fine form: in the Premier League they are unbeaten, picking up six points from four matches and sitting in the top half of the table. Their results include a pragmatic win over Crystal Palace, a goalless draw away at Tottenham, a 1-1 with Bournemouth and a 2-2 comeback against Manchester United. In the League Cup they were also convincing, winning 4-0 away at Preston.
The club are making a confident start to their 72nd consecutive season in the top flight of English football, which is an all-time English record for uninterrupted Premier League membership, and their performances so far back up the case that they belong at this level - despite the fact that the team have not finished above 13th in five years.
Match Results: Everton
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview
Wolverhampton Wanderers are at a turning point in their recent history, having been relegated to the Championship last season after eight years in the top flight. The team are showing inconsistent but promising form. They conceded heavily early in the season - 10 goals in the first five matches - but a crucial clean-sheet win over Sheffield United has brought them back into contention for promotion.
The manager is focused on rebuilding the defence and integrating new arrivals, such as winger Bertrand Traoré. The team are no longer looking to sustain long spells of sterile possession. Wolves are relying on quick transitions from defence to attack through the flanks. In the defensive phase, the team reorganise into a compact mid-block, looking to push opponents out wide.
Match Results: Wolverhampton Wanderers
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❌ Danish midfielder Kristian Nørgaard has been sidelined since pre-season.
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❌ Unavailable to the coaching staff: Yerson Mosquera and Rafiki Said.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Total Goals - Under 3.5 has landed in 12 of the last 14 head-to-head meetings between these two sides. Our prediction is built on that trend. The history of this fixture suggests that high-scoring games are rarely the outcome. Everton, the favourites here and expected to take the initiative, have scored just three goals across their last three matches. We're backing Total Goals - Under 3.5 at odds of 1.4*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Total Goals - Under 9.5 corners has landed in 10 of the last 11 head-to-head meetings between these two sides, as well as in five consecutive head-to-head matches at the home side's ground. Since being relegated to the Championship, Wolves have shifted to a more pragmatic style of play. Away from home they operate in a very compact shape in the middle of the pitch and do not look to play open, end-to-end football. If Wolves sit deep and defend, they will take the pace out of the game, keeping their own approaches to the corner flag to a minimum as well. Our prediction is Total Corners - Under 10.5, odds 1.53*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
This match promises to be a fairly tense affair. At this stage of the cup, Premier League sides often rotate their squads, which tends to affect cohesion on the pitch and leads to more tactical fouls and physical challenges. Their most recent head-to-head in the Premier League was particularly feisty - the referee showed 5 yellow cards (two to Everton, three to Wolves) and 2 red cards to the Toffees. On that basis, our prediction is Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
The Toffees have started the season at a decent level, playing football that suggests confidence in attack and solidity at the back. The team know how to manage a game, setting themselves pragmatic targets - a narrow win or a draw when it comes to league matches. In this cup tie against Wolves, Everton should be comfortable at home, capable of converting one or two chances and holding on to their lead. The main prediction is an Everton win. Predicted score: 2-0.
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Betting Tips: Everton - Wolverhampton Wanderers
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