Everton vs Aston Villa Preview: Team News & Prediction
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In what is the most played fixture in English football, already sparking nostalgia, we have the nostalgic return of David Moyes to Everton. The Scotsman begins his second spell at Goodison Park by welcoming Unai Emery’s Aston Villa to Merseyside this week.
Kick-off date/time: Wednesday 15th January, 2025: UK – 7:30pm / US ET – 2:30pm / US PT – 11:30am
How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – USA Network
How to watch online: UK – TNT Sports app / US – Universo
Everton Team News: Broja needs another scan
In his first press conference in his second stint as Everton boss, David Moyes has confirmed that Albania international Armando Broja will have to undergo another scan after suffering an ankle injury against Peterborough United last week.
The Toffees remain without midfielders Tim Iroegbunam and James Garner, whilst club captain Seamus Coleman is also sidelined through injury. Moyes confirmed that Dominic Calvert-Lewin has trained but Dwight McNeil will once again be unavailable.
Predicted XI (3-5-1-1): Pickford; Tarkowski, O'Brien, Branthwaite; Patterson, Gueye, Doucoure, Mangala, Mykolenko; Ndiaye; Beto
Unavailable: Coleman (Injured), Garner (Injured), Iroegbunam (Injured), McNeil (Injured), Chermiti (Injured), Broja (Injured)
Questionable:
Aston Villa Team News: Rogers & Duran return
Unai Emery will be boosted by the return of both Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers for this week as they return from suspension, albeit the latter did return and score at the weekend in the cup against West Ham.
Emiliano Martinez missed that game due to a minor issue but there is an expectation he will be available but Ross Barkley limped off at Villa Park and he is now sidelined alongside Pau Torres, Diego Carlos and John McGinn.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Bailey, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins
Unavailable: Carlos (Injured), Torres (Injured), Barkley (Injured), McGinn (Injured)
Questionable: Martinez (Injured)
Everton vs Aston Villa Prediction
It has been a mixed but generally more positive reaction from Toffees supporters to the return of David Moyes with Everton involved in the Premier League relegation battle. They have won one of their last 11 matches in the league but did, with Leighton Baines in interim charge, defeat Peterborough United by two goals to nil in the FA Cup over the weekend. They now face an Aston Villa side that came from behind to defeat Leicester City by two goals to one before doing the same in the cup against West Ham United in the cup to kick off their 2025. Their performances have been shaky and a Moyes-inspired Everton will fancy their chances under the Goodison lights.
Everton vs Aston Villa Tip: Double chance – Everton to win or draw
