Tottenham vs Everton Predicted Lineups: Team News and Match Analysis

Tottenham host Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Round 4 of the 2026 Premier League season, with both sides arriving in very different early-season moods. Tottenham sit 18th with just 1 point from 3 games, no goals scored and 5 conceded, already listed in the relegation zone. Everton, by contrast, are 8th with 5 points, unbeaten so far and with a positive goal difference after scoring 5 and conceding 3.

This fixture therefore carries early-season pressure for the home side. Tottenham need a result to halt a run of “DLL” in the league and to finally get on the scoresheet, while Everton will see this as an opportunity to build on their “WDD” start. With both teams typically using an attacking-minded shape and a strong recent head-to-head history between them, the focus naturally turns to predicted lineups and how the expected starting lineup choices could tilt the balance.

Stats suggest Everton arrive in better form and with more attacking rhythm, but Tottenham’s home advantage and historically strong record in London against Everton ensure this is far from a foregone conclusion. The predicted lineups today will be crucial in understanding where the key battles lie and which side is better placed to exploit the other’s weaknesses.

Tottenham Team News & Expected Lineups Today

There are no officially listed injuries or suspensions for Tottenham in the available data, so the assumption is that the manager has close to a full squad to choose from. With a poor start of “DLL” in league form, zero goals scored and 5 conceded, selection pressure will be intense across the pitch, especially in attacking areas where Tottenham have yet to find any cutting edge.

Based on recent usage patterns, Tottenham have consistently lined up in an attacking-minded shape similar to a single-striker system with a band of creative and running midfielders behind. The expected approach is again proactive, with full-backs encouraged to push on and a technical midfield core built around players like J. Maddison and X. Simons. Given the need for a response, the expected starting lineup is likely to lean on experienced defenders and high-upside attacking players, while maintaining a compact defensive block out of possession.

Tottenham Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: M. Dúbravka
DF: Pedro Porro, M. Senesi, M. van de Ven, D. Udogie
MF: R. Bentancur, C. Gallagher, J. Maddison, X. Simons, M. Mudryk
FW: Richarlison

This predicted lineup keeps faith with Tottenham’s preference for an attacking-minded setup. At the back, M. Dúbravka is a logical choice in goal, protected by a back line that balances aggression and recovery pace: Pedro Porro offers width and delivery on the right, D. Udogie provides thrust from left-back, while M. Senesi and M. van de Ven give aerial presence and ball progression in central defence. D. Udogie also appears among the league’s most carded players for Tottenham, underlining his combative style and the risk of disciplinary issues if he is isolated one-on-one.

In midfield, R. Bentancur and C. Gallagher form a hard-working central pair, combining ball-winning with vertical passing and pressing. Ahead of them, J. Maddison and X. Simons are the natural creative hubs between the lines, tasked with finally unlocking opposition defences after three goalless outings. On the left, M. Mudryk’s pace and direct running are expected to stretch Everton’s back line, while Richarlison leads the line against his former club, offering movement across the front and aerial threat. With no Tottenham player listed among the early top scorers or top assists, responsibility is spread, but the technical quality in this predicted starting lineup suggests Tottenham should start creating higher-quality chances than they have so far.

Everton Team News & Expected Lineups Today

As with Tottenham, there are no recorded injuries or suspensions for Everton in the data, so they are also expected to travel with a full-strength group. Their league form of “WDD” and an unbeaten start, with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded, indicates a side that has found a decent balance between attack and defence. The manager is unlikely to make wholesale changes, instead fine-tuning the selection to cope with Tottenham’s wide threats.

Everton’s lineups today are expected to retain the structure that has underpinned their early success: a solid defensive core, energetic double pivot, and creative midfielders supporting a mobile front line. The presence of H. Hackney in the top assists list for the Premier League, and B. Johnson among the most-carded attackers, highlights both creativity and aggression in the middle and final thirds. With confidence higher than in the home camp, Everton’s predicted lineup should be built to press intelligently and exploit transitions.

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, H. Hackney, J. Grealish
FW: B. Johnson

In this predicted XI, J. Pickford anchors the side from goal, offering distribution that can quickly launch counters. The back line is built around the experience and aerial dominance of J. Tarkowski and M. Keane in central defence, with V. Mykolenko providing balance on the left and J. Branthwaite either as a left-sided centre-back or flexible defensive option. This gives Everton a strong platform to defend the box against crosses and set pieces.

Midfield is where Everton can really tilt the contest. C. Nørgaard and J. Garner form a robust base, capable of screening the defence and recycling possession. Ahead of them, K. Dewsbury-Hall’s running power, H. Hackney’s passing range and creativity, and J. Grealish’s ball-carrying and ability to draw fouls provide a varied threat between the lines and in the half-spaces. H. Hackney already features among the league’s top assist providers with 1 assist and strong passing numbers, underlining his importance as a supply line. Up front, B. Johnson leads the line; while he appears in the disciplinary lists for yellow and red cards, his pressing intensity and willingness to battle centre-backs can disrupt Tottenham’s buildup and open lanes for late runners from midfield.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

With no officially listed injuries or suspensions for either side, the impact of absences on this match is minimal. Instead, the focus is on form, tactical cohesion, and how coaches use their full squads to gain an edge.

Tottenham Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Everton Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

Tactically, this matchup pits a struggling but talented Tottenham attack against a confident, well-balanced Everton side. Tottenham’s predicted lineup is geared towards front-foot football: attacking full-backs, a creative double 10-type presence in J. Maddison and X. Simons, and wide pace from M. Mudryk. However, their league record so far – no goals scored and “LLD” form – suggests issues in chance creation and finishing, as well as vulnerability when they lose the ball high up the pitch.

Everton, by contrast, arrive with a stronger overall comparison profile: their form index, attacking index and defensive index all clearly outstrip Tottenham’s in the early going. The visitors average 1.7 goals scored and 1 conceded per game in the league, while Tottenham average 0 scored and 1.7 conceded. Everton’s midfield triangle of C. Nørgaard, J. Garner and H. Hackney is well-suited to pressing Tottenham’s build-up and exploiting any turnovers, particularly in the channels vacated by Pedro Porro and D. Udogie when they push on. Out wide, the duel between M. Mudryk and Everton’s right-sided defenders, as well as B. Johnson’s battles with M. Senesi and M. van de Ven, will be key. If Everton can withstand early pressure and then use their more cohesive attacking structure, they look well placed to control large spells and create the better chances.

Match Prediction and Verdict

Outcome models lean slightly towards Everton despite the bookmakers marginally favouring Tottenham at home. The prediction block gives Tottenham just a 10% chance to win, with both the draw and Everton victory rated at 45%. That reflects Tottenham’s poor early form and failure to score, set against Everton’s unbeaten “WDD” run and more efficient attack. The Poisson index and comparison indices also tilt towards the visitors, particularly in attacking metrics.

Pre-match odds, however, show Tottenham as narrow favourites: home win prices range roughly from 1.95 to 2.05, implying an approximate 48.8–51.3% chance of a home victory, while Everton’s odds around 3.60–3.86 imply roughly a 25.9–27.8% chance for the away win, with the draw around 3.40–3.71 (about 26.9–29.4%). This creates an interesting tension between model projections and market expectations. Balancing Tottenham’s need for a response, home advantage and historical strength at this venue against Everton’s better current form and more settled structure, a tight, low-scoring contest looks likely, with Everton slightly more trustworthy over 90 minutes.

Predicted Outcome: Tottenham 0–1 Everton

How to Watch Tottenham vs Everton Worldwide

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

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