Everton vs Arsenal prediction
The Premier League resumes with an intriguing fixture on Saturday, 20 December 2025 at 23:00 GMT+3, when Everton FC play host to Arsenal FC at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for Matchday 17. This encounter pits a resurgent Everton side under David Moyes against the league leaders Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who arrive seeking to consolidate their advantage at the summit. Everton sit ninth with 24 points (7 wins, 3 draws, 6 defeats, goals 18:19) and have produced a solid home record of four wins, two draws and two defeats.
Arsenal are top of the table on 36 points (11 wins, 3 draws, 2 defeats, goals 30:10) and maintain an identical away record of four wins, two draws and two defeats. The teams last met in a 1:1 draw; over the previous five meetings Arsenal hold the advantage with three wins to Everton’s none, alongside two draws. Given both clubs’ recent domestic form and their respective strengths, this match promises tactical nuance and a contest where fine margins will decide the outcome.
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Main Tip: Under 3.5 Goals
Everton have struggled to convert against robust defences, and Arsenal’s defensive stability and organisational discipline under Arteta makes conceding multiple goals less probable. Both teams demonstrated compactness in recent encounters and the tactical setups likely to be deployed point toward cautious early play, with decisive moments potentially determining a narrow margin. Under 3.5 goals therefore represents a prudent forecasts for punters seeking a balanced risk-return profile. The best available odds for Under 3.5 goals is 1.25.
Betting Tip 2: Arsenal Win – Tip
Arsenal’s defensive record this season and Everton’s modest goals return suggest a game that could produce few goals for the hosts. Everton’s total of 18 goals across the campaign reflects a limited scoring frequency, particularly against well-organised oppositions. Arsenal are capable of controlling tempo and restricting high-quality chances through disciplined midfield pressing and compact defensive transitions.
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Betting Tip 3: Correct score: 0:2 Arsenal FC
Our fourth and final betting prediction is the correct score: 0:2 in favour of Arsenal. This outcome encapsulates the main prognostication (an away win) while reflecting the expectation of a controlled, low-scoring match where Arsenal’s defensive discipline limits Everton’s scoring opportunities and Arsenal nick two goals through clinical finishing. The supplied data lists a projected correct score of 0:2 for an away Arsenal victory. No explicit odds for this exact score were provided in the dataset; interested bettors should verify the best available correct-score odds with bookmakers prior to staking.
Statistics for Everton FC vs Arsenal FC
Everton FC team news!
Everton, managed by David Moyes, present a side that has shown resilience and the ability to grind out results, particularly at Goodison replacement venues such as the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The club has accumulated 24 points this season and occupies ninth place in the standings. Their goal tally of 18 against 19 conceded signals a marginally negative goal difference, underlining that many matches have been tightly contested. At home Everton’s record reads four wins, two draws and two defeats, indicating they remain difficult to beat on familiar soil. Moyes is likely to prioritise compact defensive organisation and transitions on the counter, seeking to exploit set pieces and moments of individual quality in attacking phases.
Arsenal FC team news!
Arsenal, coached by Mikel Arteta, are the league leaders with 36 points, having recorded 11 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats to date. Their offensive output has been strong (30 goals scored) and defensively they have conceded only 10, the best defensive record among the higher-placed sides. Arsenal’s away record mirrors Everton’s home statistics — four wins, two draws and two defeats — demonstrating consistency on the road. Arteta’s tactical framework typically emphasises possession control, verticality in attack, and collective pressing to regain the ball. Injuries, rotation and squad management late in the calendar year may influence selection, but Arsenal’s overall depth gives them an advantage in sustaining performance levels across fixtures.
H2H statistics
The last direct meeting between these clubs ended in a 1:1 draw. Considering the most recent five head-to-head matches across all competitions, Everton have recorded 0 wins, there have been 2 draws and Arsenal have 3 wins. This recent historical sample favours Arsenal and suggests a psychological edge for Arteta’s team when preparing for Liverpool-based opposition of Everton’s profile.
Last results Everton FC
In their last five matches across all competitions Everton have achieved 3 wins and suffered 2 defeats, with no draws in that sequence. The immediate prior fixture saw Everton lose 0:2 away to Chelsea, indicating a setback but also a pattern of competitive performances in domestic matches. The current form is mixed but includes positive results, suggesting Everton can be competitive, particularly at home under Moyes.
Last results Arsenal FC
Arsenal’s recent five-match sequence across competitions comprises 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Their most recent match concluded in a 2:1 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, reinforcing their form and capacity to win tight contests. The consistency in results underlines why Arsenal sit comfortably at the top of the table and enter this fixture as favourites.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, Arsenal enter this fixture as the clear favourites on account of superior league position, goal difference, recent consistency and a favourable head-to-head record. Everton remain a capable and organised side under David Moyes, particularly at home, but they lack Arsenal’s offensive firepower and defensive solidity on balance. The most probable outcome is both teams to scoreno,a narrow Arsenal victory, with the match likely to be low-scoring and decided by a single goal. Our consolidated view anticipates an Arsenal 0:2 away win, with additional recommended markets being Both Teams to Score — No and Under 2.5 goals. Bettors should, however, verify live team news, starting lineups and market prices prior to staking, as late changes and injury information can materially affect the probabilities expressed above.
