
Leeds
18 Aug, 2025
21:00

Everton
Everton are still a work in progress. They’ve brought in Grealish, Barry from Villarreal, and Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea, but it will take time for them to adapt to Moyes’ preferred system.
For this match, their defense will be weakened by the absence of key man Branthwaite through injury. Grealish remains doubtful to make his debut, while Mykolenko is also unavailable.
Leeds, on the other hand, are firing on all cylinders. They have a well-gelled squad that knows exactly how to execute their game plan, and by keeping the core of the team intact, they continue to threaten with the pace of James and Gnonto on the wings.
What we say
Leeds to Win
Given that this is the opening game for both teams, nerves are bound to play a role. However, Leeds appear more compact and better prepared to start the season with a win.
They went unbeaten throughout pre-season, while Everton endured a dreadful run, failing to win any of their six matches even against lower-division sides like Blackburn and Accrington.
Home team lineup
Player Name | Player Position |
Lucas Perri | GK |
Bogle | RB |
Rodon | CB |
Struijk | CB |
Gudmundsson | LB |
Stach | DM |
Ampadu | DM |
Gnonto | RM |
Tanaka | AM |
James | LM |
Piroe | CF |
Away team lineup
Player Name | Player Position |
Pickford | GK |
O'Brien | RB |
Keane | CB |
Tarkowski | CB |
Aznou | LB |
Garner | DM |
Gueye | DM |
Alcaraz | RM |
Dewsbury-Hall | AM |
Ndiaye | LM |
Beto | CF |
Head to head
08, 2025 | Leeds | Everton | 1 - 0 |
02, 2023 | Everton | Leeds | 1 - 0 |
08, 2022 | Leeds | Everton | 1 - 1 |
02, 2022 | Everton | Leeds | 3 - 0 |