- This Everton vs Arsenal prediction article, breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The Everton vs Arsenal EPL Round 17 match will be played on Saturday, December 20 at the Hill Dickison Stadium.
- Kick off set for 11:00 PM EAT.
Premier League Leaders Arsenal will aim to extend their impressive resurgence when they travel to face Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.
Since falling 2-1 to Aston Villa, the Gunners have secured victory in their two most recent outings: a 3-0 triumph over Club Brugge in the Champions League Group Phase, followed by a hard-fought 2-1 home win against bottom-side Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium.
However, the performance against Wolves was far from straightforward for Mikel Arteta’s side.
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They were forced to dig deep against a defensively stubborn opponent, struggling to create clear-cut opportunities.
Ultimately, two second-half own goals from Sam Johnstone and Yerson Mosquera sealed the victory, keeping Arsenal clear at the summit- two points above closest rivals Manchester City and three ahead of surprise challengers Aston Villa.
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They lead the pack with 36 points, but could be leapfrogged on Saturday if Manchester City defeat West Ham. A win for former Everton midfielder Arteta is essential to ensure his team remains atop the table heading into Christmas.
It would mark just the fifth time and a third in four years, that Arsenal have led the league on Christmas Day, though history shows that feat is no guarantee of ultimate success.
The Gunners have gone on to finish either second (2002-03, 2022-23, 2023-24) or third (2007-08) on all four previous occasions they’ve topped the standings on December 25.
Meanwhile, Everton may have fallen to Chelsea in their most recent encounter, but that result does not overshadow their own impressive revival.
Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer struck for the Blues, ending David Moyes’s perfect two-match unbeaten run. Everton enter this contest seeking their eighth win of the season.
Currently ninth with 24 points, three points here could temporarily catapult them as high as fifth, pending other results.
Here are the key details for Saturday’s Everton vs Arsenal clash, along with betting tips for placing your wager on SportPesa, which offers a variety of markets and instant payouts.
What time does Everton vs Arsenal kick off?
The match will begin at 11:00 PM EAT at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, December 20.
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Everton vs Arsenal team news
For the hosts, Jack Grealish is available, and Merlin Rohl could make his return from injury- but Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will miss out, confirmed David Moyes in Friday’s pre-match press conference.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman both remain sidelined with hamstring injuries.
Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye are also unavailable after departing for Senegal duty ahead of AFCON.
Meanwhile, Martin Zubimendi has been passed fit for Arsenal but Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Gabriel, Kai Havertz, and Max Dowman are set to miss out through injury.
Riccardo Calafiori is also unavailable as he serves a one-match suspension for accumulating five yellow cards this season.
Everton vs Arsenal predicted lineups
- Everton:Â Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; Dibling, Alcaraz, Grealish; Barry
- Arsenal:Â Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Everton vs Arsenal head-to-head record
This is one of the Premier League’s historic fixtures, with 225 previous meetings.
Arsenal hold the advantage with 112 wins compared to Everton’s 65, while 48 matches have ended drawn.
The last Premier League meeting at Goodison Park in April ended 1-1, with Trossard’s opener cancelled out by Ndiaye’s second-half penalty.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last five top-flight clashes since a 1-0 away defeat in February 2023, outscoring Everton 8-2 in that span, though both meetings last term was drawn.
Recent five Premier League meetings
- Apr 5, 2025: Everton 1-1 Arsenal
- Dec 14, 2024: Arsenal 0-0 Everton
- May 19, 2024: Arsenal 2-1 Everton
- Sep 17, 2023: Everton 0-1 Arsenal
- Mar 01, 2023: Arsenal 4-0 Everton
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Everton vs Arsenal prediction and betting tips
Everton are winless in their last five Premier League matches against Arsenal (D2 L3), having won four of the five before this run (L1).
Leandro Trossard has scored both of Arsenal’s away goals at Everton in the last two Premier League seasons.
The last Gunner to score in three consecutive visits to the Toffees was Ian Wright between August 1995 and September 1997.
Arsenal have conceded first in five of their last seven Premier League away games, including each of the last three.
They last conceded first in more consecutive away matches between September and December 2019, just before Mikel Arteta took charge (5 games).
There is no doubt Arsenal travel as favorites to win given their current form, but they cannot afford to underestimate Everton, who have already caused several upsets this season.
Supporters should anticipate a tight, end-to-end contest with goals likely if both sides take their chances.