West Ham vs Everton
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Match details
Date: September 29 2025, 20:00 BST
Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium
Confirmed lineups
Everton (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: J. Pickford
- Defenders: J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, M. Keane, V. Mykolenko
- Midfielders: J. Garner, I. Gueye, I. Ndiaye, K. Dewsbury-Hall
- Forwards: J. Grealish, Beto
West Ham (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: A. Areola
- Defenders: K. Walker-Peters, K. Mavropanos, M. Kilman, E. Diouf
- Midfielders: S. Magassa, Mateus Fernandes, J. Bowen, Lucas Paquetá
- Forwards: C. Summerville, Niclas Füllkrug
Missing players
Everton will be without J. Branthwaite, who is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, and M. Röhl, who is dealing with a knock. Their absences will add pressure on the remaining squad to perform.
West Ham is also facing challenges, with T. Souček suspended due to a red card and A. Wan-Bissaka out because of an illness. Missing these key players could severely impact their performance this weekend.
Match background
This matchup sees Everton sitting mid-table while West Ham is struggling at the bottom, making this a critical game for both sides. Everton aims to consolidate their position and climb up the standings, while West Ham desperately seeks to escape the relegation zone.
Recent form
Everton's recent form shows a mixed bag with two wins, a draw, and a loss in their last four matches. This inconsistency keeps them at 12th place with 7 points.
West Ham's situation is more concerning, as they have lost three of their last four matches, placing them firmly in the relegation zone at 19th with just 3 points. Their defensive frailties, having conceded 13 goals this season, are particularly alarming.
Head-to-head record
- March 15 2025: Everton 1 - 1 West Ham
- November 9 2024: West Ham 0 - 0 Everton
- March 2 2024: Everton 1 - 3 West Ham
- October 29 2023: West Ham 0 - 1 Everton
Prediction
With both teams struggling, this match could go either way. However, Everton's home advantage might prove pivotal. Betting tip: Consider backing Everton to win, given their slightly better form and home record.