Everton vs Arsenal: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Everton vs Arsenal
• Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton's recent form suggests they could pose a real challenge to Arsenal. With three wins in their last five games, including a solid victory against Manchester United away from home, the Toffees are showing they can compete with top teams. Their predicted 4-2-3-1 formation, with Grealish and Barry leading the attack, could exploit Arsenal's defence, especially with key players like Gabriel out injured.

Arsenal, on the other hand, have been a little inconsistent, with three wins, a draw, and a loss in their recent outings. The potential absence of Gabriel and Havertz might affect their defensive and attacking options, but their 4-3-3 formation, spearheaded by Saka, Gyökeres, and Martinelli, remains a potent threat. This match could be closely contested, with both teams having the firepower to score, but Everton's home advantage might just tip the scales.

Everton have shown a mix of resilience and flair in their recent performances. With three wins in their last five games, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at home and a gritty 1-0 win against Manchester United away, they're riding a wave of confidence. However, losses to Chelsea and Newcastle indicate they can be vulnerable, but overall, their form suggests they're in good shape heading into this match.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Chelsea (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Newcastle (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Manchester United (A)

Arsenal's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster. They've managed to secure three wins, a loss and a draw in their last five games, with notable victories against Wolves and Tottenham at home. However, a loss to Aston Villa away and a draw against Chelsea show they can struggle on the road. With key players out injured, their performance might be affected, but their attacking trio remains a significant threat.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Wolves (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Aston Villa (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Chelsea (A)

• Win: 4-1 vs Tottenham (H)

The head-to-head record between Everton and Arsenal shows a mix of results, with the most recent encounter ending in a 1-1 draw. Arsenal have had the upper hand in the past, with 2-1 and 4-0 victories in previous meetings. However, Everton have shown they can hold their own, with a 0-0 draw and a narrow 0-1 loss in other recent fixtures. This suggests the upcoming match could be closely contested.

Recent Premier League Results

• Everton 1-1 Arsenal (05 Apr 2025)

• Arsenal 0-0 Everton (14 Dec 2024)

• Arsenal 2-1 Everton (19 May 2024)

• Everton 0-1 Arsenal (17 Sep 2023)

• Arsenal 4-0 Everton (01 Mar 2023)

• Idrissa Gueye (International Duty) – Out

• Iliman Ndiaye (International Duty) - Out

• Jarrad Branthwaite (Hamstring) – Out

• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Hamstring) - Out

• Jack Grealish (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Seamus Coleman (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Merlin Rohl (Groin) – Doubt

• Ben White (Hamstring) – Out

• Christhian Mosquera (Ankle) - Out

• Gabriel Magalhaes (Muscle) - Out

• Max Dowman (Ankle) - Out

• Kai Havertz (Knee) – Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Pickford (GK), O'Brien (DF), Keane (DF), Tarkowski (DF), Mykolenko (DF), Iroegbunam (MF), Garner (MF), Dibling (MF), Alcaraz (MF), Grealish (if fit) (MF), Barry (AT)

Everton's predicted 4-2-3-1 formation should provide a solid defensive base with Tarkowski and Keane at the heart of the defence. The attacking quartet of Dibling, Alcaraz, Grealish, and Barry could create numerous scoring opportunities, with Grealish's creativity and Barry's finishing being key.

• Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), Timber (DF), Saliba (DF), Hincapie (DF), Calafiori (DF), Rice (MF), Zubimendi (MF), Eze (MF), Saka (AT), Gyökeres (AT), Martinelli (AT)

Arsenal's 4-3-3 formation is designed to dominate possession and create chances. With Eze, Zubimendi, and Rice controlling the midfield, they should be able to feed the ball to Saka, Gyökeres, and Martinelli, who can exploit any gaps in Everton's defence.

• Thierno Barry vs Piero Hincapie: Barry's pace and finishing will test Hincapie's defensive skills.

• Carlos Alcaraz vs Martin Zubimendi: Alcaraz's tenacity will be crucial in disrupting Zubimendi's playmaking.

• Jack Grealish (Everton): Grealish's creativity and vision will be vital for Everton's attacking moves.

• Declan Rice (Arsenal): Rice's control and distribution in midfield will be key for Arsenal's game plan.

Everton vs Arsenal at 20:00 GMT on Saturday, 20 December 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Everton 2-1 Arsenal in this match

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