- Wolves have failed to win their last 2 away games at Everton.
- Everton are unbeaten in their last 4 home matches in all current competitions (W2, D2), conceding 4 goals.
- Wolves have conceded 7 goals in their 5 away games in all current competitions (W3, D1, L1).
Tight and tense EFL Cup 2026-2027 clash expected at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton are a bit of a mixed bag at the moment and will probably be a mixed bag throughout Premier League 2026/2027 because David Moyes has them organized, compact and they don't do a lot, but they don't lose many either. They are unbeaten in five coming into this game (W2, D3), drawing their first and most recent outings in the Premier, a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth last weekend and a 2-2 draw against Manchester United at home, respectively.
On the other hand, Wolves are a little bit of a mixed bag themselves in Championship 2026/2027, but their bag is more likely to contain the 'win' element than the 'loss' element at the moment, with Wolves posting three wins, a draw and a defeat in their last five. A 4-1 win at home to Stoke was followed by a 4-2 defeat away to West Ham and then a 2-2 away draw at Birmingham City.
In terms of the form that has been shown by the two clubs in their respective leagues, Wolves have the better win record (6-2-2 in last ten) but Everton have the best solidity (4-4-2 in last ten). There is a bit of a contrast in the way the two coaches set their teams up with Moyes deploying his men in a mid-to-low block and playing more pragmatically, whereas Cesar Peixoto has been far more direct with his team, playing long balls and trying to overload the flanks.
Everton edge out Wolves in a close encounter
Thierno Barry has given the Toffees a sharp edge in recent weeks with 5 goals in his last 5 appearances. That could turn this into a chess match, with Everton's compact shape making it harder for Wolves' more positive style to flourish.
The odds of 33/50 for Everton is probably a little too short with Wolves priced up at 9/2 and the draw at 149/50. But the Toffees probably have the edge here. They are at home and solid, and they are coming into this clash unbeaten in their last four at the ground in all comps (W2, D2).
The Wolves haven't been bad on the road either, but they've conceded seven goals in their five away trips in all compartments (W3, D1, L1) and we're taking the Toffees to edge a tight game on Wednesday. Both teams to score is tight enough but Under 2.5 goals looks the best match bet at 53/50, which is more in line with the mood and style of a cup match.
