Aston Villa vs Everton Prediction 18 January 2026
🔊 Will Aston Villa extend their winning streak at home? Unai Emery's side have claimed 11 consecutive victories at Villa Park and will aim for their 12th in the 22nd round of the Premier League. The task seems manageable for the Lions as they face an inconsistent Everton. What are the chances of an upset from the Toffees? We share our thoughts on this in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Focusing on the Premier League, Aston Villa have remained unbeaten against Everton for 13 consecutive matches, dating back to 2016! Back then, a young Romelu Lukaku was still scoring for the Toffees. At Villa Park, Everton's record is particularly dismal, with four straight defeats and an aggregate score of 3-12.
Head-to-head statistics Aston Villa - Everton
Aston Villa Team Overview
"The Villans" have hit a rough patch recently. It all started with a 1-4 defeat against Arsenal, marking the beginning of their slump. This was followed by a goalless draw with Crystal Palace. However, it's important to note that both of these setbacks happened away from home, while the "Lions" remain unbeaten on their own turf.
That said, Aston Villa aren't just a home team. In the Premier League standings that account for only away matches, they sit in third place. Just last weekend, they secured an away victory against Tottenham (2-1). Although this was in the FA Cup, Emiliano Buendia emerged as the star of the match, contributing a goal and an assist.
Match Results: Aston Villa
Everton Team Overview
Everton have hit a rough patch, and it's quite significant. Just one win in their last six matches isn't the kind of form that fuels a push for the top spots. It's not as if the Toffees faced an impossibly tough schedule either. They went up against three teams from the lower part of the table but only managed to overcome Nottingham Forest (2-0), and even that defied the run of play on the pitch.
Last week was particularly tough for David Moyes' squad as they crashed out of the FA Cup. The Blues salvaged a draw with a penalty goal, but in the ensuing shootout, they failed to beat the Sunderland goalkeeper even once, losing 0-3. Now, Everton's full focus will shift to their Premier League campaign.
Match Results: Everton
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Aston Villa
🎙 "In the first 45 minutes, we controlled the game as we had planned. We created chances, scored two goals, and defended very well. In the second half, Tottenham started to apply pressure and scored one goal. Gradually, we began to feel more comfortable on the pitch again. We positioned ourselves well and maintained possession. While we didn't have many big chances, we controlled the game. Overall, over the 90 minutes, I believe we deserved the victory. The midfield played fantastically. I was particularly impressed by Rogers and Buendia today," Unai Emery commented on the cup success.
❌ Aston Villa are facing significant losses in the midfield. Injured Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana were joined by Boubacar Kamara after the match against Tottenham. There are also concerns about Emiliano Martinez's health. Unai Emery is uncertain if the Argentine will play against Everton.
Everton
🎙 David Moyes on the FA Cup exit: “I’m genuinely disappointed with our penalty execution. Without a doubt, we could have done better. But I must thank the players for their performance in the second half, which allowed us to reach the penalty shootout. In the first half, however, we were very passive.”
❌ Jarrad Branthwaite, Seamus Coleman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tim Iroegbunam, and Carlos Alcaraz are all sidelined due to injuries. And that's not the full extent of the Toffees' woes. Michael Keane is suspended, while Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye are preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations final with Senegal.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Tony Harrington. The Englishman isn't among the strictest referees in the Premier League, averaging just 3.1 cautions per game this season. The teams' stats are also quite modest: Aston Villa receive an average of 1.2 yellow cards at home, while Everton pick up 1.4 on the road. Therefore, a bet on under 3.5 yellow cards seems reasonable, as this has been the outcome in 8 of the last 9 matches officiated by Tony Harrington.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
No matter how impressive Aston Villa appear, they rarely keep a clean sheet. For this reason, the bet on both teams to score (yes) has come through in 9 of the last 10 matches involving the Lions. Everton's main creative force, Jack Grealish, returns to the lineup after suspension, boosting the Toffees' chances of finding the net.
🚩 Corner Prediction
The Blues average 4.2 corners per game this season and can be effective even at Villa Park in this aspect. Notably, Everton have taken more than 3.5 corners in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head encounters with the Lions. This is the betting option we choose.
Editor's Prediction
It's hard to imagine a more favorable opponent for Aston Villa to extend their home winning streak. The Villans consistently defeat the Toffees on home turf, and now Everton are dealing with numerous injuries. Additionally, David Moyes' side are not in the best form overall. We believe the visitors will find the net, but it won't be enough to secure points. Our main bet is on an Aston Villa victory, with a predicted scoreline of 3-1.
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