Arsenal

vs

Everton

Injuries & Suspensions

• Arsenal: M. Merino (Leg Injury), M. Odegaard (Knee Injury), L. Trossard (Injury)
• Everton: C. Alcaraz (Injury), J. Grealish (Foot Injury), S. Coleman (Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: D D W W W
• Away: W L L W W

H2H (Last 5)

• 2025-12-20 · Everton · 0-1 · Arsenal
• 2025-04-05 · Everton · 1-1 · Arsenal
• 2024-12-14 · Arsenal · 0-0 · Everton
• 2024-05-19 · Arsenal · 2-1 · Everton
• 2023-09-17 · Everton · 0-1 · Arsenal

Match Preview

Arsenal are dominant domestically but injuries to key creators and Everton's resilience away make a draw a realistic outcome.

Key Notes

Arsenal arrive as table leaders with 67 points and a strong overall home performance reflected in 20 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses. Everton sit mid-table (8th) with 43 points and an away record that includes 12 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses - not dominant, but capable of grinding results on the road.

Head-to-heads show Arsenal have recently edged Everton, including a 1-0 away victory in December 2025, but there have also been goalless draws at the Emirates in recent seasons. The injury list impacts both sides. Arsenal are missing Mikel Merino and Martin Ødegaard to leg and knee problems respectively - big blows to midfield control and chance creation. Leandro Trossard is questionable. Everton have their own issues with Carlos Alcaraz absent and James Grealish sidelined, plus Seamus Coleman doubtful. Those absences blunt both teams' offensive options and could slow the tempo.

Tactically, expect Arsenal to push for control and space, but without Ødegaard and Merino their ability to unlock deep blocks is reduced. Everton under a pragmatic manager are likely to set up compactly, exploiting set-pieces and counter transitions. Given Arsenal's recent fixture load and the two teams' personnel doubts, a tight game is likely and a draw is plausible - particularly a 1-1 or 0-0 scoreline if creativity remains limited.

The available market omits a Home option, so Draw provides reasonable value at the provided price. Confidence is moderate: Arsenal are the stronger side on form and standings, but injuries and Everton's disciplined away approach justify a draw as a realistic outcome.

Prediction

Draw • Odds 4.80 • Confidence 6/10