Tottenham vs Everton Predicted Lineups: Team News and Insights

Tottenham welcome Everton to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Round 4 of the 2026 Premier League season in what already feels like an important early-season marker for both sides. The hosts sit 18th with just 1 point from their opening 3 matches, still searching for their first goal of the campaign and carrying a goal difference of -5. Everton, by contrast, have started solidly and arrive in London 8th in the table with 5 points, unbeaten so far and with a positive goal difference of +2.

With Tottenham stuck in a run of “DLL” in the table but “LLD” in the detailed league form string, the pressure is on to turn performances into results in front of their own fans. Everton’s “WDD” league form underlines a side that has found a way to be competitive in every game so far. This makes the predicted lineups particularly intriguing: the home side need more attacking threat in their starting lineup, while Everton will look to balance their improving offensive output with a compact shape away from home.

Head-to-head history at this venue has been kind to Tottenham in recent years, but current form and predictive models lean slightly towards Everton. As supporters look for the expected starting lineup and lineups today, this matchup shapes up as a classic clash between a big club under early pressure and an organised visitor in good rhythm.

Tottenham Team News & Expected Lineups Today

There are no confirmed absences listed for Tottenham ahead of this fixture, so the assumption is that the full registered squad is available for selection. That gives the manager maximum flexibility to adjust after a difficult start: 0 goals scored, 5 conceded, and a league form of “LLD” underline how much this Tottenham side need a reset in both boxes.

Stats from the season so far show Tottenham using an attacking-minded shape built around a 4-2-3-1 structure in all three league matches. Despite that, they have failed to score in every game, and have been opened up too easily at key moments. The expected approach here is still proactive, with plenty of technical midfielders and wide players in the starting lineup, but likely with a slightly more compact defensive block and a stronger emphasis on control in central areas.

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, M. Kudus, X. Simons
FW: Richarlison

This predicted lineup keeps faith with Tottenham’s tendency to line up in a 4-2-3-1 style, even if the exact structure is fluid. At the back, Pedro Porro and D. Udogie provide the width from full-back, with M. Senesi and M. van de Ven forming a physically strong and ball-playing central pairing. Udogie’s disciplinary profile is worth noting: he appears among the league’s most carded defenders, with both yellow and red card metrics against his name, which suggests aggressive front-foot defending that can help pin Everton back but also carries risk if he is isolated one-on-one.

In midfield, R. Bentancur and C. Gallagher offer energy, pressing and ball-winning, giving a platform for a highly creative line of three: M. Kudus, J. Maddison and X. Simons. While there are no current top-scorer stats listed for Tottenham players, these three are clearly the attacking heartbeat of the side. Maddison will be expected to dictate tempo and provide the final pass, Kudus to carry the ball between the lines and threaten from the half-spaces, and Simons to drift in from wide areas and combine in tight pockets. Up front, Richarlison is the natural focal point, tasked with ending Tottenham’s run of games without scoring and bringing those creators into play.

Everton Team News & Expected Lineups Today

Like Tottenham, Everton have no recorded injuries or suspensions listed ahead of this match, meaning “No significant absences reported.” That continuity has been a big factor in their strong start: 5 points from 3 matches, 5 goals scored and only 3 conceded. Their league form of “WDD” reflects a side that has found a good baseline level of performance and resilience.

Everton have also favoured a 4-2-3-1 structure in all three league fixtures, and that is expected again here. The manager has the luxury of choosing from a deep midfield pool, with several technically secure options, and can tailor the lineups today to either sit in a compact mid-block or press higher against a struggling Tottenham build-up. Given their away record so far – unbeaten with a 1-1 draw in their only road game – a balanced, counter-attacking approach looks likely.

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, J. Grealish, H. Hackney
FW: T. Barry

In this expected lineup, Everton keep their experienced spine intact. J. Pickford remains the clear first choice in goal. At the back, V. Mykolenko offers balance on the left, with J. Branthwaite and J. Tarkowski as the primary central pairing – both strong in the air and suited to dealing with crosses towards Richarlison. M. Keane can operate either centrally or on the right side of defence, giving extra height and set-piece threat.

Midfield is where Everton look particularly well-equipped. C. Nørgaard provides positional discipline and screening in front of the defence, while J. Garner and K. Dewsbury-Hall offer running power and passing range. Further forward, J. Grealish gives ball retention and creativity in tight spaces, and H. Hackney stands out statistically as one of the early-season key contributors: he features among the league’s top assist providers for Everton, with 1 assist, 3 key passes and high passing accuracy across his minutes so far. That profile makes him a prime candidate to link midfield to attack and supply T. Barry, who leads the line in this predicted XI as a mobile, channel-running forward.

B. Johnson also deserves a mention: he appears in both the top yellow card and red card disciplinary lists for Everton, reflecting his aggressive style from wide or attacking midfield positions. He may well feature from the bench or rotate into the front line, adding direct running and pressing intensity if Everton need to chase the game or exploit space in transition.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

With no injuries or suspensions listed for either side, the primary selection decisions are tactical rather than enforced. That increases the importance of the managers’ choices in key positions, particularly at centre-back and in the advanced midfield roles, where small tweaks could significantly influence the match pattern.

Tottenham Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Everton Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

Both teams are expected to mirror each other structurally with an attacking-minded shape that resembles a 4-2-3-1, which sets up a series of clear head-to-head battles. Tottenham’s creative trio of M. Kudus, J. Maddison and X. Simons will try to operate between the lines, but they will run into a dense Everton midfield featuring C. Nørgaard, J. Garner and K. Dewsbury-Hall. The visitors’ ability to close passing lanes into Maddison and deny Simons space to drift inside will be crucial in limiting Tottenham’s chance creation.

Out wide, the full-back duels will be decisive. Pedro Porro and D. Udogie like to push high, but that can leave space behind them for Everton to exploit on the break, especially if J. Grealish drifts into pockets and looks to release T. Barry early. H. Hackney’s presence as a high-volume passer and chance creator in midfield also gives Everton an extra layer of control; his capacity to switch play quickly could expose Tottenham’s defensive transitions, particularly given the home side’s record of conceding across multiple time segments in matches. Conversely, Tottenham will aim to pin Everton back by sustaining pressure and using Maddison’s delivery and Kudus’ dribbling to force errors around the box.

Match Prediction and Verdict

Predictive models lean marginally towards Everton despite the betting market shading Tottenham as favourites. The win probability indices give Tottenham around a 10% chance to win, with the draw and Everton victory each at 45%. That reflects the stark contrast in early-season form: Tottenham have yet to score and sit 18th with just 1 point, while Everton are unbeaten in 8th, scoring in every game and looking well-balanced.

The comparison indices underline this edge: Everton lead heavily in attack and form indices, while Tottenham only hold a modest advantage historically in the head-to-head data. The Poisson index also tilts strongly towards Everton, indicating that, on current underlying numbers, the visitors are more likely to generate the better chances. However, the pre-match odds tell a different story: home prices between 1.95 and 2.05 imply roughly a 48.8–51.3% chance of a Tottenham win, while away odds between 3.60 and 3.86 imply around a 25.9–27.8% chance for Everton, with the draw in the 27.4–29.4% range. That suggests the market still respects Tottenham’s underlying quality and home advantage, even if recent results have been poor.

Given the prediction model’s clear preference for Everton but without a precise expected scoreline provided, a tight, low-scoring contest suits the visitors. Their defensive organisation and superior form point towards them avoiding defeat again, with a cautious lean towards Everton edging it if they can exploit Tottenham’s fragile confidence.

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:

• Spain: To be confirmed by local broadcasters closer to kick-off
• UK: Live coverage expected on a major sports broadcaster
• USA / North America: Available via leading soccer streaming platforms and cable sports networks
• South America: Coverage typically provided by regional sports channels and streaming services
• MENA: Broadcast expected on regional sports networks with digital streaming options