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>Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction & Betting Tips – 16/09/2026
Everton welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on 16 September for a Carabao Cup third-round tie that carries real weight for both sides. Kickoff is set for 19:45 BST. The Toffees are desperate to avenge last season's elimination at this very stage, when Wolves ran out comfortable 2-0 winners. A 32-year wait for a major trophy lends this fixture added urgency for the home support, while Wolves must balance cup ambitions against their push for immediate promotion back to the top flight.
Match Analysis
Everton enter as clear favorites at 1.60, backed by David Moyes committing to a full-strength lineup after a dominant 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Preston. Thierno Barry's hat-trick form and genuine home advantage make the Toffees a compelling selection.
- 4-0 home demolition of Wolves in December 2024 is the most recent H2H benchmark at this venue.
- Thierno Barry leads the Carabao Cup scoring charts with 3 goals from a single match.
- Moyes confirmed full-strength selection, contrasting sharply with Wolves' expected rotation approach.
- Wolves have conceded 10 goals in their last 5 league games, exposing a fragile defensive unit.
Wolverhampton Wanderers arrive at 5.00 as significant outsiders, with manager Cesar Peixoto having rotated heavily in the previous round and several key players absent through injury, complicating any attempt to field a competitive side.
- Wolves are without Trippier, Mosquera, and González, gutting depth across multiple positions.
- Second-string squad used against Sheffield Wednesday signals this cup is a low priority for Peixoto.
- Wolves' 10 goals conceded in 5 league games leaves them dangerously exposed against Barry.
Key point: With Over/Under markets unavailable, the double chance covering Everton via the home sign at 1.60 offers the most efficient route given Wolves' depleted squad and rotation risk.
Form & Statistics: Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Everton
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Everton
Starters
- 1 Jordan Pickford
- 2 Merlin Rohl
- 3 James Tarkowski
- 4 Jarrad Branthwaite
- 5 Vitalii Mykolenko
- 6 Harrison Armstrong
- 7 James Garner
- 8 Brennan Johnson
- 9 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- 10 Tyrique George
- 11 Thierno Barry
Absent
- Christian Nørgaard (injury)
- Christian Norgaard (injured)
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Starters
- 1 José Sá
- 2 Toti Gomes
- 3 N. Djiga
- 4 Hugo Bueno
- 5 Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
- 6 João Gomes
- 7 André
- 8 Matheus Nunes
- 9 Pablo Sarabia
- 10 Pedro Neto
- 11 Raúl Jiménez
Absent
- Enso González (injury)
- Sasa Kalajdzic (injury)
- Mario Lemina (injury)
- Sam Johnstone (injury)
- K. Trippier (knee injury (expected late September return))
- Yerson Mosquera (thigh injury)
- E. González (knee injury)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated status here, drawn from sources predating this Carabao Cup fixture, so rotation from either side remains a genuine possibility come kickoff. The tactical picture, as it stands, pits Everton's 4-2-3-1 against Wolves' compact 3-4-2-1, a shape built to press in midfield and transition quickly.
For Everton, Brennan Johnson operating behind Thierno Barry offers an intriguing attacking thread, while Wolves will look to Pedro Neto's movement to exploit any space behind the Toffees' full-backs. Given the cup context, treat both projected elevens with caution until confirmed closer to kickoff.
Our Verdict
Everton at 1.60 represent the standout selection. The Toffees are unbeaten in five, Moyes has shown his hand by fielding full-strength sides in this competition, and Thierno Barry's hat-trick against Preston underlines their cutting edge. Wolves, meanwhile, have shipped ten goals in their last five league outings and Cesar Peixoto's willingness to rotate suggests the cup is secondary to promotion. Under 2.5 goals at 2.00 also merits consideration given cup ties at this stage often prove cagey, though Everton's firepower could test that. Prediction: Everton to win.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Everton to win is the standout selection here, available at 1.60. Moyes is going full strength, Thierno Barry arrives as the competition's top scorer with three goals, and Wolves are heavily rotated with a threadbare squad. Everton's defensive solidity against a side prioritising Championship promotion makes the home win a well-founded, confident call.
What time does Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off?
This Carabao Cup third-round tie kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Wednesday, 16th September 2026. The match takes place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton's home ground, which was rescheduled from its original date to accommodate Liverpool's Champions League fixture.
Where can I watch Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Carabao Cup third-round fixtures can vary between Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and the EFL's streaming platform. We recommend checking the official EFL website or your preferred broadcaster's schedule to confirm where this particular match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers will be shown live.
What is Everton's recent record against Wolverhampton Wanderers?
The head-to-head record across the last five meetings is evenly split between the two sides. However, the most telling fixture at this venue came in December 2024, when Everton dismantled Wolves 4-0 at home. That emphatic result serves as the most relevant recent reference point as the two sides meet once more.