The English League Cup Round of 16 match between Wolverhampton and Everton will take place on September 23 at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton vs. Everton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Wolverhampton
Vitor Pereira's side began their campaign in the previous round, hosting West Ham and defeating the Londoners 3-2. In the last two editions, the team exited the English League Cup at the Round of 16 stage, losing away on both occasions with the same scoreline of 2-3. The team's best achievement in the 21st century was reaching the quarter-finals in the 2022/23 season, where they were eliminated by Nottingham Forest in a penalty shootout.
- In their last 11 matches in this tournament, the club has suffered only 2 defeats in regular time (7 wins and 2 draws).
- At least two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in Wolverhampton's last 7 English League Cup matches.
- At home, the team has won in regular time in their last 6 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Wolverhampton (5-4-1)
Sam Johnstone – Yerson Mosquera, Tote Gomes, Ladislav Krejci, Emmanuel Agbadou, Hugo Bueno – Andre, Joao Gomes, Tolu Arokodare, Rodrigo Gomes – Hwang Hee-chan.
Everton
The club also started in the previous round and comfortably handled Mansfield at home (2-0). Last season, the Liverpool-based team was knocked out at the Round of 16 stage, losing at home to Southampton (1-1, on penalties 6-7). Everton's last success in the English League Cup was reaching the semi-finals in the 2015/16 season. Since then, they have reached the quarter-finals three times.
- The club's unbeaten run in regular time in this tournament stands at 7 matches (5 wins and 2 draws).
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 90 minutes in Everton's last 7 English League Cup matches.
- The team has scored at least 2 goals in regular time in 8 of their last 10 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Everton (3-5-2)
Jordan Pickford – Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Jake O'Brien – Idrissa Gueye, James Garner, Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tim Iroegbunam – Beto Gomes, Iliman Ndiaye.
Referee
Craig Pawson (England)
Matches – 26 (Premier League and English League Cup, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 98;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 27%.
Wolverhampton vs. Everton: Match Prediction
Despite a poor start in the league, Vitor Pereira's side will approach the English League Cup with full readiness. The match will be held at Molineux, and the opponent is quite manageable, not considered a top club. Wolverhampton has a strong record in this tournament at home, having suffered only 1 defeat in the last 10 years (11 wins and 4 draws). Their success at home is largely due to their effective attack, as they have scored in their last 7 home matches in the English League Cup.
Everton will not give up easily. The club also understands that the opponent is not too challenging and is within their capabilities. Moreover, the Liverpool side performs well away in this tournament, suffering only 1 defeat in their last 9 matches over 90 minutes. Notably, their attacking efficiency is commendable, with a 14-match scoring streak away in the English League Cup.
Therefore, I expect both teams to score in this encounter. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match.
