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aston villa vs everton 18/01/2026 epl bets

Aston Villa vs Everton picks, predictions and how to watch

Aston Villa to win 

Over 2.5 goals 

John McGinn to be fouled 2+ times

Super Sunday’s late kick-off comes from Villa Park, where high-flying Aston Villa will look to exploit an Everton with injuries, international absentees, and a pair of costly suspensions for red cards. Like Unai Emery’s Villa, David Moyes’ Everton side are technically in contention for Europe, though they’ve won just one of seven across all competitions.

Last weekend’s FA Cup third round triumph away to Tottenham was the third successive match without defeat for Aston Villa.

A 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest preceded a draw away to Crystal Palace, as manager Unai Emery’s side bounced back from defeat to Arsenal, which saw their flawless run of 11 matches – across all competitions – come to an end.

Villa sit third in the English Premier League table, two points closer to the top of the table than they are to being overtaken, and now face an out-of-form Everton side.

Meanwhile, a 2-0 win away to Nottingham Forest preceded three matches without a win for the Toffees, including last weekend’s penalty shootout defeat at home to Sunderland, in the FA Cup.

That result followed two disappointing home matches in which manager David Moyes’ side lost 4-2 to Brentford and drew 1-1 with Wolves – results that saw them drop into the bottom half of the Premier League table.

What are the best bets for Aston Villa vs Everton?

Aston Villa to win

Villa’s form is far superior to Everton’s, and they will fancy their chances at maintaining a persistent threat to those above them in the Premier League table.

Over 2.5 goals

Three of the last head-to-heads have seen this selection land, whilst the recent form of these two teams suggests a high-scoring affair.

Nine of Villa’s last 10 games have seen at least three goals scored, and the same has happened in two of Everton’s last four.

John McGinn to be fouled 2+ times

Opponents have fouled the John McGinn midfielder two times per 90 minutes so far in the Premier League this season, and only five players have suffered more fouls total.

Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Everton?

You can watch Aston Villa vs Everton in the USA on USA Network, with kick-off at 11:30 EST.

In the UK, Sky Sports will show the game live, with kick-off at 16:30 GMT.

US USA Network 11:30 EST
UK Sky Sports 16:30 GMT

What is Aston Villa’s current form?

W-L-W-D-W

What is Everton’s current form?

D-W-L-D-L

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Aston Villa and Everton?

13/9/25 – Everton 0-0 Aston Villa (EPL)

15/1/25 – Everton 0-1 Aston Villa (EPL)

14/9/24 – Aston Villa 3-2 Everton (EPL)

14/1/24 – Everton 0-0 Aston Villa (EPL)

27/9/23 – Aston Villa 1-2 Everton (Carabao Cup – R3)

What is Aston Villa’s predicted team?

Bizot – Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Digne – Tielemans, McGinn – Buendia, Rogers, Malen – Watkins

Injured: Onana, Barkley

Doubt: Martinez, Kamara

What is Everton’s predicted team?

Pickford – Patterson, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko – Armstrong, Garner, Rohl – McNeil, Barry, Dibling

Injured: None

Doubt: Alcaraz, Branthwaite, Dewsbury-Hall, Coleman, Iroegbunham

Suspended: Grealish, Keane

International duty: Gueye, Ndiaye

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