Round 23 - Premier League
Everton FC VS Leeds United
Goodison Park
26 January, 2026
Overview:
Everton welcomes Leeds United at Goodison Park in a mid-table Premier League clash on Monday, January 26, 2026. Both sides are competing in the bottom-half melee with contrasting trajectories. Everton are integrating returning players like Iliman Ndiaye while Leeds bring potent offensive firepower and recent defensive solidity.
Recent H2H results: 3 wins Everton, 3 wins Leeds, 2 draws (8 matches)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-0 in favor of Everton.
Everton expected to deploy 4-2-3-1 emphasizing compactness and controlled transitions under David Moyes. Leeds use width and flanking attacks creating corner opportunities. Both teams show defensive vulnerabilities suggesting both teams to score probability. Expected intensity increases in second half as spaces emerge.
Home advantage and returning defensive strength favor Everton while Leeds' superior recent attacking form and unbeaten run (one loss in last nine) provides structural support for away performance. Margin remains tight given tactical balance and recent form trajectories.
Last Update: 23-01-2026
Stats:
| Everton FC | Leeds United |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.26 | 1.6 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.42 | 0.23 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 | Man United | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton Hove | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 14 | 10 | 14 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham | 15 | 7 | 16 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 14 | 7 | 17 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 11 | 14 | 13 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 12 | 15 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 10 | 11 | 17 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham | 10 | 9 | 19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 10 | 24 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 36 | 27 | 8 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 38 | 22 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 37 | 17 | 4 |
| O. Watkins | AVL | ENG | 37 | 16 | 3 |
