Everton vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips (13 September)

The arrival on the bench of David Moyes in January transformed this Everton formation which finished 13th in the Premier League last year. The Liverpool -based club has to continue on the beautiful second part of last season. To start the championship, the Toffees fell to the promoted Leeds 1-0. On the other hand, they made a good look in the last two days. Everton first took over on Brighton 2-0 before winning on the lawn of Wolverhampton 2-3. Since the arrival of the technician Unai Emery, Aston Villa has established himself as a strong place on the other side of the Channel.

During the previous exercise, the Birmingham formation finished 6th in the first qualifying league for the C3 and reached the quarter -finals in the Champions League . Villans are thus nourishing legitimate ambitions this season. Unfortunately, they made a worrying start to the championship. Held in failure, at home, by Newcastle 0-0, Aston Villa then lost against Brentford 1-0 and Crystal Palace 0-3. 

Team news suggests Everton will be without Jarrad Branthwaite and possibly Vitaliy Mykolenko, with James Garner likely to deputize at left-back. Tyler Dibling could make his full debut, while Beto—fresh off international duty—may lead the line. For Villa, Matty Cash is a doubt, and Andres Garcia along with Ross Barkley are ruled out. Emery is expected to field a 4-2-3-1, with Tielemans and McGinn anchoring midfield and Watkins spearheading the attack. Despite Villa’s poor form, they’ve managed to win more corners than Everton in recent matches, hinting at attacking intent that has yet to translate into goals.

Prediction-wise, Everton’s superior form and Villa’s goal drought make a 2-1 home win a compelling forecast. The Toffees’ defensive pairing of Tarkowski and Keane should be able to contain Villa’s sporadic threats, while Grealish’s playmaking and Beto’s poaching instincts could prove decisive. Villa may finally break their scoring duck, but it’s unlikely to be enough against a side that’s growing in confidence and tactical clarity. Expect a tight contest, but one that ultimately tilts in Everton’s favor.

• Summary: Everton is going head to head with Aston Villa starting on 13 Sept 2025 at 14:00 UTC at Everton Stadium stadium, Liverpool city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Simon Hooper