Everton – Wolves: a chance the Toffees can’t miss 
Everton found real momentum before the holidays, picking up 12 points in five games. But that run has fizzled, and David Moyes is now trying to steady a side that oscillates between good and poor. The spectacular loss to Brentford (4-2) exposed several weaknesses, despite a solid win at Nottingham Forest to close out 2025. The Toffees have won just once in their last five matches and remain shaky at home, losing three of their last four at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton: getting back on track 
Without Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye, both at AFCON, Everton must cope without two key midfield figures. Jarrad Branthwaite, still injured, hasn’t played a single minute this season.
Thierno Barry, scorer against Brentford and with goals in two straight games, should lead the attack. James Garner, heavily linked in January, will remain a central figure in midfield.
Wolves: a wake-up call, but still in crisis 
Wolves finally grabbed their first Premier League win of the season by beating West Ham 3-0 to kick off 2026. A breath of fresh air, but it doesn’t change the facts: Rob Edwards’ side remain bottom of the table, with just six points from twenty matches.
Wolves haven’t won away in nine months and look doomed to a return to the Championship without an unlikely miracle.
For this trip, Edwards will still be without Rodrigo Gomes, Marshall Munetsi, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Toti, all injured. Emmanuel Agbadou is also absent, called up to AFCON.
Matheus Mane, who scored his first Premier League goal last weekend, should keep his place in the starting XI.
Compositions probables
Everton :
Pickford ;O’brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko ; Garner, Iroegbunam ; Rohl, Dibling, Grealish ; Barry
Wolves :
Sá ; Doherty, Krejci, Mosquera ; Andre, Mane, Joao Gomes ; Bueno, Hwang ; Arokodare
What to take away
- Wolves beat Everton 2-0 in the EFL Cup in September.
- Everton have lost three of their last four home games.
- Wolves have won just one of their twenty Premier League matches.
- No away wins for Wolves in nine months.
- Thierno Barry has two goals in two games.
Prediction Everton vs Wolves
Everton to win
Everton don’t really have a choice if they want to stay in the race for Europe. Despite their recent struggles, the Toffees have a golden chance against a Wolves side in deep trouble and who can’t win away from home. Moyes’ men should get the job done.
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