Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League preview
Tottenham Hotspur travel to Merseyside to face a struggling Everton side on Sunday and will hope to register their first league win of 2025.
Spurs fans barely have time to move on from the midweek “North London Derby misery” before they are thrown into another Premier League clash. This time, the opponents are Everton, a side battling relegation and just one point above the drop zone.
The Toffees recently sacked Sean Dyche and turned to an old face, David Moyes, hoping he can steady the ship. Moyes, who previously managed Everton for over a decade, is yet to find momentum in his second stint.
What time does Everton vs Tottenham kick-off?
- Location: Liverpool, England
- Stadium: Goodison Park
- Date: Sunday, 19th January 2025
- Kick-off Time: 2 pm BST
- Referee: Darren England
- VAR: John Brooks
How both teams go into Everton vs Tottenham
Tottenham haven’t won a Premier League game since mid-December, their last victory coming against Southampton.
Since then, it’s been a painful downhill journey. The fans’ patience is wearing thin, and this fixture feels like a chance to bring some positivity back. Spurs arrive off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, squandering yet another lead. In the league, they’ve managed just two wins in their last 11 league outings—a shocking low.
However, history favours Spurs in this fixture. They haven’t lost a league game to Everton since September 2020, and earlier this season, Spurs beat the Toffees 4-0 at home.
Everton are no better off. Without a win in six league matches, their relegation worries are mounting. David Moyes’ return hasn’t yet provided the bounce fans hoped for, but there are signs of improvement. However, their inability to score consistently and hold possession remains a glaring issue.
Everton come into this fixture from a frustrating and controversial 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in David Moyes’ debut. Their performance somewhat mirrored Spurs’ misfortunes: cheap turnovers, denied penalties, and squandered chances. The Toffees are yet to put up something special under the new manager, and Moyes has them moving away from Dyche’s rigid 4-4-2 setup towards a more balanced approach.
Tottenham team news
Spurs fans could probably recite the injury list in their sleep at this point. Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Wilson Odobert remain sidelined. Ben Davies returned to training but wasn’t in the squad against Arsenal, so his involvement remains uncertain. Werner is the latest casualty, sidelined with a hamstring issue.
On the brighter side, Richarlison is back. After a lively 15-minute cameo in the North London Derby, he’ll be itching to start against his former club.
Everton team news
Everton are missing Broja, McNeil, Garner, Iroegbunam, and Chermiti, while Seamus Coleman remains a doubt. Moyes doesn’t have a full deck to play with, but that hasn’t stopped him from pulling surprises in the past. (1-2 win against Spurs last season with West Ham)
Predicted Tottenham line-up vs Everton
Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Kulusevski, Bergvall, Maddison, Johnson; Richarlison, Son
Dominic Solanke has been overworked, starting six of Spurs’ last seven games and playing each of them entirely. Richarlison, fresh and eager to prove himself, deserves a start here. Solanke can come on if needed.
Our tactical insights
David Moyes isn’t new to the Premier League, Spurs, or Ange Postecoglou, which rules out any element of surprise. His Everton side leaned heavily on counterattacks and long balls against Aston Villa, with Jordan Pickford almost bagging an assist if not for Calvert-Lewin’s misfire. Spurs’ defence will need to stay alert to Pickford’s pinpoint distribution, especially with Dominic Calvert-Lewin lurking.
Ashley Young, however, looks like a weak spot in Everton’s backline. The 39-year-old has struggled with possession and pace, and if Son takes him on directly instead of playing the ball back, Spurs could feast down the left flank. Werner would’ve been perfect for this, but Son has a history of shining against the Toffees, so the burden will fall on him once again.
Everton’s struggles are evident in the numbers: they rank 19th in average goals per game (0.8) and 19th in possession stats. But it’s not all doom and gloom—they lead the league in accurate long balls (26.4) and boast a resilient defence.
Our prediction
From Tottenham’s perspective, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Djed Spence stood out in the North London Derby and could be pivotal again. However, the spotlight is firmly on Richarlison. He loves scoring against his old club—bagging three goals in two games against Everton last season—and could be the difference-maker Spurs desperately need.
Everton’s hopes rest largely on Jordan Pickford. His shot-stopping and long-ball accuracy have kept them afloat this season, but beyond him, it’s hard to pinpoint consistent performers. That unpredictability could be dangerous, though, especially with a new manager.
This match feels like a “now or never” moment for Ange and Co. The fans deserve some relief after the North London Derby heartbreak, and a struggling Everton side is the perfect opportunity.
Score prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Everton.
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