Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Competition | Premier League – (England) |
| League & Round | Premier League – Matchday 6 |
| Date & Time | Sunday, 29 September 2025, 20:00 – (BST) |
| Stadium | Goodison Park |
Prediction
Everton 1 – 1 West Ham
Recent Form
Everton: Home Resilience
Everton has displayed characteristic grit with 7 points from 5 games under David Moyes in the Premier League, thriving on home solidity and physical battles. They secured a 2-1 home win over Aston Villa on September 14 (Matchday 4), where Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s aerial presence and James Garner’s midfield bite turned the game. Before that, a 1-0 home victory over Brighton on August 24 emphasized defensive organization. A 2-2 draw away at Manchester United on August 17 showed fight. A projected 1-1 away draw at Chelsea on Matchday 5 would maintain balance, earning through McNeil’s deliveries. Averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game, Everton’s home form at Goodison Park is tough (2 wins in 3), but away results vary (1 draw in 2). Doucouré’s vision adds threat, but injuries like Branthwaite’s test the backline—against West Ham’s counters, expect a feisty derby draw.
West Ham: Inconsistent but Dangerous
West Ham has been up and down with 6 points from 5 under Julen Lopetegui, capable of sparks but prone to lapses. Their Matchday 4 1-2 away loss to Tottenham on September 14 was competitive, with Jarrod Bowen creating chances before a late concession. A 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest on August 17 started strong, Bowen’s brace key. The 2-2 draw at Manchester City on August 24 was resilient. A projected 1-1 home draw with Crystal Palace on Matchday 5 would reflect steadiness. Averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game, West Ham’s away form is mixed (1 draw in 3). Kudus’ pace drives them, but Aguerd’s injury hurts— at Goodison, they’ll look for breaks, but Everton’s physicality could force a stalemate.
Everton Last 5 League Matches
| Teams | Result | Red Cards | Yellow Cards | Corners | Free Kicks | Possession | Assists |
| Chelsea Vs Everton (a) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Everton Vs Aston Villa (h) | 2 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 3 – 2 | 5 – 6 | 11 – 10 | 45% – 55% | 1 – 1 |
| Everton Vs Brighton (h) | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 1 | 5 – 3 | 11 – 9 | 45% – 55% | 1 – 0 |
| Man Utd Vs Everton (a) | 2 – 2 | 0 – 1 | 4 – 2 | 6 – 5 | 12 – 10 | 52% – 48% | 1 – 2 |
| Everton Vs Chelsea (h) | 0 – 1 | 1 – 0 | 3 – 4 | 4 – 7 | 13 – 8 | 40% – 60% | 0 – 1 |
Everton Performance Overview
Everton’s last five games reflect their trademark toughness, with 2 wins and 1 draw from 4 (projecting the Chelsea away as a 1-1 draw for road grit). The expected draw at Chelsea would reward defending, with 48% possession and 5 corners via Garner’s tackle leading to McNeil’s equalizer. This follows the 2-1 home win over Aston Villa, balancing 45% ball and 5 corners for Calvert-Lewin’s header. The 1-0 home over Brighton had 45% possession and 5 corners for a clean sheet. The 2-2 at Man United balanced 48% and 5 corners for fight. From earlier, the 0-1 home to Chelsea featured 40% but a red. Overall, they average 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game, with 45% average possession. Strengths include set-pieces (2 goals) and Doucouré’s assists (2 total). Weaknesses are away concessions (3 in 2) and yellows (13 total). At Goodison, they battle, setting up for a derby point vs West Ham.
West Ham Last 5 League Matches
| Teams | Result | Red Cards | Yellow Cards | Corners | Free Kicks | Possession | Assists |
| C Palace Vs West Ham (a) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Tottenham Vs West Ham (a) | 2 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 5 | 10 – 11 | 55% – 45% | 1 – 1 |
| West Ham Vs Arsenal (h) | 0 – 3 | 0 – 0 | 3 – 2 | 4 – 7 | 12 – 10 | 45% – 55% | 0 – 2 |
| Man City Vs West Ham (a) | 2 – 2 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 8 – 5 | 11 – 13 | 65% – 35% | 2 – 1 |
| West Ham Vs Nottm Forest (h) | 3 – 0 | 0 – 1 | 1 – 4 | 6 – 3 | 9 – 12 | 58% – 42% | 2 – 0 |
West Ham Performance Overview
West Ham’s form is patchy but potent, with 1 win and 2 draws from 4 (projecting the Crystal Palace away as a 1-1 draw for balance). The expected draw at Palace would reward counters, with 48% possession and 5 corners via Bowen’s run for Kudus’ goal. This follows the 1-2 away loss to Tottenham, balancing 45% ball and 5 corners with fight. The 0-3 home to Arsenal saw 45% possession and 4 corners, hurt by breaks. The 2-2 at Man City balanced 35% and 5 corners for resilience. The 3-0 home opener over Forest dominated 58% and 6 corners with 2 assists. Overall, they average 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game, with 50% average possession. Strengths include Bowen’s assists (3 total) and home wins (1/2). Weaknesses are away concessions (4 in 2) and yellows (12 total). At Goodison, they seek breaks, but Everton’s physicality could force a point.
Team News & Injuries
Everton Injuries & Suspensions
- Jarrad Branthwaite – Hamstring injury (expected return mid-September 2025)
- Vitalii Mykolenko – Muscle injury (expected return early October 2025)
- Nathan Patterson – Hernia (expected return late September 2025)
- Adam Aznou – Ankle injury (doubtful)
- Tim Iroegbunam – Knock injury (expected return mid-September 2025)
West Ham Injuries & Suspensions
- Nayef Aguerd – Thigh injury (expected return mid-September 2025)
- Michail Antonio – Knee surgery (expected return October 2025)
- Lucas Paquetá – Suspension (available after ban)
- Aaron Cresswell – Calf strain (expected return late September 2025)
- Edson Álvarez – Ankle knock (doubtful)
Head-to-Head (H2H) Record & Summary
| Teams | Result | Red Cards | Yellow Cards | Corners | Free Kicks | Possession | Assists |
| West Ham Vs Everton | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 5 – 4 | 10 – 11 | 50% – 50% | 1 – 0 |
| Everton Vs West Ham | 2 – 1 | 0 – 1 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 3 | 12 – 9 | 45% – 55% | 1 – 1 |
| West Ham Vs Everton | 3 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 4 – 1 | 7 – 5 | 9 – 11 | 58% – 42% | 2 – 1 |
| Everton Vs West Ham | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 1 – 4 | 4 – 6 | 9 – 12 | 42% – 58% | 0 – 0 |
| West Ham Vs Everton | 2 – 1 | 0 – 0 | 3 – 2 | 5 – 4 | 8 – 13 | 52% – 48% | 1 – 1 |
H2H Detailed Analysis
West Ham and Everton have had even recent meetings, with West Ham winning 3 of the last 5, scoring 8 goals to 4 for an average of 2.4 per game—physical derbies with set-pieces often decisive. West Ham has a slight away edge at Goodison (two wins in three), like the 1-0 with 50% possession, 5 corners, and Bowen’s strike. The 2-1 Everton home win balanced 45% ball and 6 corners for 1 assist each.
The 3-1 West Ham home featured 58% possession and 7 corners with 2 assists. The 0-0 draw was cagey (4 corners for Everton). The 2-1 West Ham away had 52% and 5 corners. Key moments: Calvert-Lewin’s header, Kudus’ save. Factors: West Ham’s road form (1 win in 2 away vs mid-table) and Everton’s home grit (1 win in 2 vs London sides) suggest a draw, with 1.0 avg assists per side.
Predicted Lineups
Everton Predicted Lineup
- Formation: 4-4-2
- Players: Pickford (GK); Young (LB), Tarkowski (CB), Keane (CB), Godfrey (RB); Harrison (LM), Garner (CM), Gueye (CM), McNeil (RM); Doucoure (ST), Calvert-Lewin (ST).
West Ham Predicted Lineup
- Formation: 4-3-3
- Players: Areola (GK); Coufal (RB), Zouma (CB), Kilman (CB), Emerson (LB); Souček (CM), Ward-Prowse (CM), Paquetá (CM); Bowen (RW), Ings (ST), Kudus (LW).
