Stoke City vs Everton Prediction 28 July 2026
🔊 English clubs are deep into pre-season. Stoke City and Everton arrive at this friendly in very different shape. The hosts still can't find their footing despite the extended break, while Everton look set to build their new campaign around defensive solidity, enough, perhaps, to push for a European spot.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides haven't met in a competitive match since 2018, when Stoke City were relegated from the Premier League. They did play a friendly in 2023, which Everton won 1-0.
Head-to-head statistics Stoke City - Everton

Stoke City Team Overview
Stoke City's last friendly was against Crewe Alexandra on , ending 1:1. Here's how the stats looked (Stoke City vs Crewe Alexandra):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 9 vs 3.
Match Results: Stoke City

Everton Team Overview
Everton's last friendly was against Bolton on , ending 0-0. Here's how the stats looked (Everton vs Bolton):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Match Results: Everton
Prediction on Outcome
Head-to-head:
- played - 21;
- home wins - 5, away wins - 10, draws - 6.
- Stoke City have failed to win at home in 7 of their last 8 matches (Friendlies, clubs).
Prediction on Both Teams To Score
Head-to-head:
- played - 21;
- both teams scored - 8 times overall;
- at the home team's ground - 5 times.
⭐️ Editor's Prediction
Two teams who both care more about keeping things tight at the back. Stoke City are desperate to end their winless run. Everton have no reason to push, they're happy to keep the ball and work on their defensive shape. In 11 of Stoke City's last 12 friendly matches, no more than three goals were scored. The bet here is total goals under 3.