Arsenal vs Everton Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 24 October 2026
🔊 Matches involving the reigning champions are always among the most closely watched. Arsenal's meeting with Everton in the eighth round of the Premier League is no exception. The long-running rivalry between London and Liverpool adds another chapter this weekend, with both sides sitting in the upper half of the table. Arsenal being near the top is an expected outcome, but few would have predicted Everton losing just once in seven rounds. Can Everton's defence contain the champions' attack, or will Arsenal collect a routine three points?
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Arsenal have historically held the upper hand over their opponents.
📊 The head-to-head record shows clear dominance from the London club. Arsenal are unbeaten in the last seven meetings between the sides, winning five of them. The most recent encounter also took place at the Emirates and ended in a comfortable 2-0 victory for the Gunners.
Head-to-head statistics Arsenal - Everton

Arsenal: Chasing Top Spot
Arsenal are showing exemplary pragmatism and strong focus in their pursuit of the top of the table. Going into the eighth matchday, the Gunners sit second, with 18 points - just three behind leaders Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side have been impressively composed in the Premier League, winning six matches and losing one. The team are built on defensive reliability, conceding fewer than one goal per game on average.
Their European campaign has also maintained a high standard. Arsenal have been picking up points consistently in the Champions League league phase, putting themselves in a strong position to reach the knockout stages in the spring. In front of goal, the Gunners have been reliable at the start of the season, scoring in 11 of their 12 matches. While the occasional slip - such as the 0-3 defeat to Brighton - has happened, Arsenal go into their home Premier League match against Everton as the clear favourites to take all three points.
Match Results: Arsenal

Everton: solid defensive football
In the opening third of the season, Everton have been showing real resilience and have established themselves in the top half of the table. After seven Premier League rounds, they have collected 10 points and sit in a solid eighth place. The form under David Moyes is defined by defensive solidity and a tendency towards draws - four of their seven matches have ended level. The team organises its defensive shape well, conceding an average of just one goal per game (7 in 7), which has allowed them to pick up points consistently even against stronger opposition.
A serious away test awaits the Merseysiders. In the next league round, Everton travel to London to face second-placed Arsenal. Going into a match against one of the league's leading sides, the visitors are clear underdogs, but their current numbers and organised defending give reason to expect a tight, physical game. Everton are determined to make life difficult for the hosts and will look to limit Arsenal's attacking threat in hopes of taking something back from the capital.
Match Results: Everton
Latest news
Arsenal
❓ Piero Hincapié is recovering from an ankle injury and could return for Saturday's match against Everton. On Wednesday, in the match against Bayern, Bukayo Saka picked up a thigh injury after playing a pass and left the pitch limping - his participation is in doubt.
❌ William Saliba has been out since July with a back injury. The centre-back has recently resumed individual training on the pitch and is gradually increasing his workload, though he has not yet returned to full team training. Christos Tzolis is making good progress in his recovery from a muscular injury but will still be unable to feature in the match.
Everton
❗️ The squad comes into the match against Arsenal with no injury concerns and are able to field their strongest lineup.
Predicted Lineups
📋 Predicted Arsenal starting XI: Raya - White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori - Rice, Lewis-Skelly - Madueke, Ødegaard, Eze - Havertz.
📋 Predicted Everton starting XI: Pickford - Maitland-Niles, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko - Garner, Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall - Röhl, Barry, Grealish.
⚽ Goals Prediction
To score against Arsenal, you need high technical quality, quick combination play and the ability to convert half-chances. Everton in their current state do not have the resources to play a counter-game at those speeds. Their attacking line, cut off from midfield, will be forced to run without the ball, which will simply leave them without the energy for a quality finish to their rare counter-attacks. The prediction is Both Teams to Score - No, priced at 1.76*.
🚩 Corner Kick Prediction
Arsenal pin opponents of Everton's calibre back in their own penalty area. The Gunners build their play through constant isolation on the flanks, where the wingers regularly drive at defenders, whip in crosses and shoot at goal. Against a deep defensive block, this inevitably produces ricochets, blocked crosses and clearances behind the byline by defenders. The hosts' individual corner total could be considerable. Prediction - Arsenal Team Total Corners - Over 5.5, odds 1.52*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
At their home ground, the Londoners totally dominate possession. Mikel Arteta's side received cards in only one of their last four home meetings with Everton. Arsenal defend through smart counter-pressing and rarely give away panicked fouls. Everton will need to commit a high number of fouls to contain Arsenal's attack. The prediction is Everton to receive more yellow cards, priced at 1.55*.
🚀 Player Stat Bet
Eberechi Eze is a winger at London's Arsenal. The Englishman has struggled to score in the Premier League at the start of the season, but over the last two matchdays Eze has been converting his chances consistently - he scored against Bayern, opening the scoring in the first half, and found the net against Lille the week before. The prediction is Eze to Score, priced at 3.4*.
😱 Risky Bet
We have an interesting option for those looking for a higher price. Over seven league rounds, Arsenal have won four matches by the narrowest of margins, two of them 1-0. Arsenal are not chasing big scorelines - a one-goal lead is enough for them. Everton's solid defence will prevent a heavy defeat, but their problems in attack mean they are unlikely to create or convert many chances. The risky bet is Arsenal not to lose + Total Goals - Under 1.5, priced at 4.55*.
🎯 Reliable Bet
Everton are not a team built around attacking output and high scoring. Their position in the upper part of the table is a product of solid defensive football and limiting dangerous chances at their own end. To achieve that, the team sacrifice attacking play, which is reflected in just eight goals scored in seven rounds. Away at the reigning champions, Everton will not be looking to score twice - the priority for the players will be to concede as little as possible rather than to score as many as possible. The reliable bet here is Everton Team Total - Under 1.5 Goals, priced at 1.16*.
👀 If the match doesn't go to plan
If the visitors manage to score first with an early goal, Arsenal will need to come from behind to get the three points. After taking the lead, Everton will sit even deeper in their own box. The hosts will take full control of possession and wear the Toffees down through their off-the-ball play, which could lead to a number of errors from the visitors that Arsenal will most likely capitalise on. The alternative prediction is Total Goals - Over 2.5, priced at 1.85*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
The historical context of this fixture points to a low-scoring pattern. Looking at the results of their head-to-head meetings over the last two seasons, Total Goals - Under 2.5 came in every time across four matches. During that period, Arsenal scored four goals while Everton managed just one. The visitors' tactical approach is built around a low block and containing the opposition's attacking players, which keeps the goal count to a minimum. The main prediction is Total Goals - Under 2.5. Predicted score: 1-0.
