Date: Monday, 29 September 2025
Kick-off (UK): 22:00
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
It’s desperation time for both Everton and West Ham as they meet under the lights in Merseyside. Both sides suffered defeats last week, making this encounter an early-season six-pointer. Everton fell narrowly in the Merseyside derby, while West Ham were dismantled by Crystal Palace at home. Expect plenty of tension as two managers under pressure look for a statement win.
Pre-Match Odds
- Everton: 11/10 (2.10) – 41.3%
- Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.9%
- West Ham: 13/5 (3.60) – 34.8%
Head-to-Head Snapshot
15/03/25 – Everton 1-1 West Ham
09/11/24 – West Ham 0-0 Everton
02/03/24 – Everton 1-3 West Ham
29/10/23 – West Ham 0-1 Everton
21/01/23 – West Ham 2-0 Everton
Everton Form Guide – LWWDL
Key Men for the Toffees
- Iliman Ndiaye – Already involved in five goal contributions, his trickery and final ball are vital.
- Idrissa Gueye – Still the anchor in midfield at 35, shielding the defence and setting the tempo.
- Thierno Barry – New French forward with pace and a striker’s instinct, already catching the eye.
Team News: Jarrad Branthwaite is ruled out with a hamstring injury. No fresh concerns for David Moyes.
West Ham Form Guide – LLWLL
Players to Watch for the Hammers
- Lucas Paquetá – The heartbeat of the team, constantly creating chances with flair.
- Jarrod Bowen – Club captain and main goal threat, with two already this campaign.
- James Ward-Prowse – A set-piece specialist whose deliveries could make the difference.
Team News: Aaron Wan-Bissaka is recovering from illness but should feature. Graham Potter is expected to name a near full-strength XI.
Predicted Line-Ups
Everton (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Beto
West Ham (4-3-3): Areola; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf; Fernandes, Ward-Prowse, Paquetá; Bowen, Summerville, Wilson
Match Insights
- Under 2.5 Goals has landed in four of the last five meetings.
- Both Teams to Score (No) has occurred in three of the last five encounters.
Value Picks
- Iliman Ndiaye to score anytime – Showing sharp form, especially at home.
- Everton to win – Toffees should respond positively after the derby defeat against a shaky Hammers side.
Final Prediction
Both managers come in under pressure, but Everton’s resilience at home might prove decisive. West Ham’s form slump doesn’t look like ending soon, and unless Paquetá or Bowen produce a moment of magic, they could be in trouble.
Tip: Everton to edge it with a narrow win.