Match preview

Everton (7th, 9 pts) host Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday 5 January, kick-off 19:30.

Everton are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 3). Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in January 2026, finished Aston Villa 0–1 Everton.

Varless AI expects around 1.4 goals for Everton and 1.1 for Aston Villa, making Everton 42% to win, the draw 28% and Aston Villa 30%.