Leeds vs Everton

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Match details

Fixture: Leeds United vs. Everton
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season
Kick-off: Mon Aug 18, 2025, 19:00 GMT
Stadium: Elland Road

Missing players

Leeds United:
Jaka Bijol (suspended due to red card)
Jayden Bogle (injured, doubtful)
Sébastien Bornauw (injured)

Everton:
Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring injury)
Vitalii Mykolenko (muscular problem, doubtful)

Match background

Leeds United returns to the Premier League after a two-year absence, having secured the Championship title in the 2024-25 season with a remarkable 100-point campaign. Their last Premier League stint ended in relegation during the 2022-23 season, where they managed only two points from a possible 27 before dropping to the Championship. This season, Leeds aims to establish itself in the top flight and avoid the fate of immediate relegation that has befallen promoted teams in recent years. Manager Daniel Farke has acknowledged the need for reinforcements, particularly in the offensive department, to be competitive at the Premier League level.

Everton enters the new season with aspirations to improve upon their 13th-place finish from the previous campaign. The club has made significant moves in the transfer market, including the acquisition of Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City, aiming to bolster their midfield and attacking options. Despite these additions, Everton's recent form has been inconsistent, with the team losing or drawing in their final five matches last season. The Toffees will look to start the season strong and climb back into the top half of the table.

Head-to-head record

• Feb 18, 2023: Everton 1-0 Leeds United (Premier League)
• Aug 30, 2022: Leeds United 1-1 Everton (Premier League)
• Feb 12, 2022: Everton 3-0 Leeds United (Premier League)
• Aug 21, 2021: Leeds United 2-2 Everton (Premier League)
• Feb 03, 2021: Leeds United 1-2 Everton (Premier League)

Prediction

Considering Leeds United's strong home performance in the Championship and Everton's recent squad enhancements, the match is expected to be closely contested. However, Everton's superior head-to-head record and recent Premier League experience may give them a slight edge. A draw appears to be a plausible outcome for this encounter.