Tottenham vs Everton Predicted Lineups and Team News

Tottenham host Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a high-pressure Premier League clash early in the 2026 season. The home side have started poorly and come into this fixture sitting 18th with just 1 point from 3 games, no goals scored and 5 conceded. Everton, by contrast, are unbeaten, 8th in the table with 5 points, 5 goals scored and a positive goal difference.

With Tottenham already in the relegation zone and Everton pushing towards the European places, this match carries significant weight even at this early stage. The standings and recent form suggest contrasting trajectories: Tottenham’s league form string reads “DLL”, while Everton arrive with “WDD”. That context heavily shapes the predicted lineups and expected tactical plans as both managers search for an edge before the official starting lineup is confirmed.

Head-to-head history at this stadium has largely favoured Tottenham in recent years, but current momentum and the predictive models lean towards Everton. This preview focuses on data-driven predicted lineups, expected starting XIs and tactical trends rather than confirmed team sheets.

Tottenham Team News & Expected Lineups Today

There are no listed injuries or suspensions for Tottenham ahead of this game. With no significant absences reported, the manager has the full registered squad available from goalkeepers through to a deep attacking unit. That flexibility is important as Tottenham try to correct a worrying start: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with a complete failure to score in their opening three league fixtures.

Stats suggest Tottenham have been using an attacking-minded shape, recorded as a 4-2-3-1 in their early league games, but without end product. Defensively they have conceded 5 goals, with a tendency to allow chances throughout the game. The expected approach here is still proactive at home, but with more balance: a back four built on experience, a hard‑working midfield and a technically strong attacking band behind a central striker as the expected starting lineup.

Tottenham Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: M. Dúbravka
DF: Pedro Porro, M. van de Ven, J. van Hecke, D. Udogie
MF: S. Tonali, C. Gallagher, J. Maddison, X. Simons, M. Kudus
FW: Richarlison

This predicted lineup leans on Tottenham’s most established profiles across the pitch. In goal, M. Dúbravka is expected to get the nod over the other options, bringing top‑level experience and command of his area. The back line pairs the ball‑playing M. van de Ven with J. van Hecke, flanked by Pedro Porro on the right and D. Udogie on the left. Udogie appears in both the disciplinary and defensive stats, indicating he has been heavily involved and aggressive in duels; he will be key in containing Everton’s wide threats.

In midfield, S. Tonali and C. Gallagher provide a blend of ball-winning, pressing and forward running, a double pivot well suited to an intense home performance. Ahead of them, J. Maddison and X. Simons are expected to operate as creative hubs between the lines and in the half-spaces, with M. Kudus adding direct running and goal threat from wide or inside channels. Up front, Richarlison leads the line against his former club, offering aerial presence, pressing intensity and penalty-box instincts. With Tottenham yet to score this season, the attacking responsibility in this predicted lineup is spread across Maddison, Simons, Kudus and Richarlison to finally break that drought.

Everton Team News & Expected Lineups Today

Everton also have no listed injuries or suspensions for this fixture, meaning no significant absences reported from their registered squad. That’s a major advantage for a side in good shape: unbeaten in three league games with a “WDD” form line, 5 goals scored and only 3 conceded. The manager can therefore select from a full complement of defenders, midfielders and attackers when shaping the lineups today.

With a positive start and a recorded tactical setup that mirrors Tottenham’s preference for a 4-2-3-1 structure, Everton are expected to stick with a compact but proactive approach. Their attack metrics are strong early on, averaging 1.7 goals per game, and they have shown a habit of scoring late, with a high proportion of goals between minutes 76–90. That should influence the expected lineup, with emphasis on creative midfielders like H. Hackney, who already features in the top assists list, and dynamic wide options to exploit Tottenham’s shaky defense.

Everton Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: J. Pickford
DF: V. Mykolenko, J. Branthwaite, J. Tarkowski, M. Keane
MF: C. Nørgaard, J. Garner, K. Dewsbury-Hall, J. Grealish, H. Hackney
FW: T. Barry

In goal, J. Pickford is the clear favourite to start, bringing shot‑stopping, distribution and leadership. The predicted back four balances youth and experience: V. Mykolenko at left-back, J. Branthwaite and J. Tarkowski as the central pairing, and M. Keane as an additional experienced option on the right side of defense. This group underpins Everton’s solid defensive record so far, conceding just 1 goal per game on average.

Midfield is where Everton’s predicted lineup looks particularly strong. C. Nørgaard offers positional discipline and ball recovery, while J. Garner adds energy and vertical passing. K. Dewsbury-Hall and J. Grealish provide creativity and ball-carrying from advanced midfield roles, with H. Hackney a key figure between the lines. Hackney appears in the top assists chart with 1 assist from 3 appearances, underlining his early influence as a playmaker and set-piece threat. Up front, T. Barry is tipped to lead the line, offering movement in behind and link play, with support from Grealish and Dewsbury-Hall in the inside channels and Hackney threading passes from deeper positions. B. Johnson, who features in the disciplinary stats, is also a realistic option to come in either from the start or as an impact substitute, but here he is projected to be held in reserve.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

With both squads currently free of listed injuries or suspensions, this match is shaped more by form and tactical choices than by enforced absences. That increases the importance of selection decisions and in-game management, as both managers can call upon their strongest groups for the predicted lineups.

Tottenham Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Everton Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

This contest sets up as a clash between a struggling but talented Tottenham side and a confident, well‑balanced Everton team. Both clubs have been using an attacking-minded structure with a single striker supported by three advanced midfielders and a double pivot. For Tottenham, the predicted combination of Tonali and Gallagher behind Maddison, Simons and Kudus suggests an emphasis on possession and central creativity, trying to unlock Everton through intricate play rather than direct balls. However, Tottenham’s early numbers are stark: 0 goals scored and 3 consecutive games failing to find the net. Their defensive record is also fragile, with goals conceded spread across all phases of the match.

Everton, by contrast, have a strong attacking index and a more efficient profile in both boxes. Their form indices in attack and defense are clearly superior, and the Poisson index heavily favours them, indicating they are more likely to generate the better chances over 90 minutes. The predicted Everton midfield of Nørgaard, Garner, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish and Hackney offers technical security and pressing intensity, well suited to exploiting Tottenham’s attempts to build from the back. Wide areas will be critical: Tottenham’s full-backs Pedro Porro and Udogie like to push on, which could leave space for Grealish and Dewsbury-Hall to attack transitions. Set pieces are another key battleground, with Tarkowski, Branthwaite and Keane all strong aerially against Tottenham’s central defenders and Richarlison. Overall, the tactical matchup tilts slightly towards Everton’s more coherent and in-form unit, even if Tottenham retain significant individual quality.

Match Prediction and Verdict

Win-probability models give Tottenham only a 10% chance of victory, with the draw and Everton each rated at 45%. That is an unusually low home win figure for a club of Tottenham’s stature and reflects both their dreadful start and Everton’s strong early-season form. The comparison indices are also instructive: Everton hold a big edge in form, attack and defense, while the Poisson index is overwhelmingly in their favour.

The betting markets, however, still respect Tottenham’s home advantage and squad depth. Home odds range from 1.95 to 2.05, implying an approximate 48.8–51.3% chance of a Tottenham win, while away prices around 3.60–3.86 imply roughly 25.9–27.8% for Everton, and draws at 3.40–3.71 imply around 26.9–29.4%. That creates a clear tension between the statistical prediction model, which leans strongly towards Everton, and the market, which still makes Tottenham narrow favourites at home. Balancing those perspectives, and given the explicit prediction that Everton are the most likely winners in a low‑scoring contest, the verdict leans towards the visitors edging a tight game or at least avoiding defeat. A conservative projected scoreline, consistent with the under goals advice and Everton’s slight edge, would be a narrow away success or a draw, but with the probability split clearly against a Tottenham win.

Predicted Outcome: Tottenham 0–1 Everton (direction: Everton to avoid defeat in a low-scoring game)

How to Watch Tottenham vs Everton Worldwide

Here is how you can watch the match and see the official lineups today live:

• Spain: To be confirmed by local broadcasters closer to kickoff.
• UK: Coverage expected on a major sports pay-TV or streaming platform.
• USA / North America: Likely available via a dedicated Premier League rights holder or streaming service.
• South America: Check regional sports networks and official Premier League partners.
• MENA: Broadcast typically carried by regional sports networks with Premier League rights.