Aston Villa F.C. vs Everton F.C. Prediction 18 January 2026

Villa sit comfortably in the top three with 43 points and a 33:24 goal difference. Their recent form underlines that position: victories over Manchester United (2–1), Chelsea (2–1), and Nottingham Forest (3–1), a solid 0–0 draw with Crystal Palace, and only one slip-up in a heavy 1–4 defeat to Arsenal.

Everton’s recent run is far less convincing. Their only win came against Nottingham Forest (2–0), while they dropped points against Arsenal (0–1), Burnley (0–0), Brentford (2–4), and Wolverhampton (1–1). With 29 points and a 23:25 goal difference, Moyes’s side sit 12th — a respectable position, but one that reflects their inconsistency rather than real upward momentum.

Villa Park has been a major factor this season. Aston Villa are dominant at home and rarely falter against lower-ranked opposition, controlling games with confidence and intensity. Everton, by contrast, have struggled to impose themselves, especially away from home, and often lack cutting edge in attack.

Given current form, home advantage, and overall quality, it’s hard to see Everton taking anything from this match. Even a draw would feel like an overachievement. Aston Villa look well placed to claim another routine home victory.

Aston Villa to win 1.74