Everton vs Wolves

Everton arrive at this fixture looking to turn decent patches into consistency, having picked up 0 points from their last 0 games.

Wolves arrive with their own narrative, shaped by a set of results that pulls in another direction. Recent form suggests Wolves are hard to predict right now — 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses in their last 0. In recent encounters between these sides, Everton have dominated with 3 wins, with 3 home wins, 1 away wins and 2 draws. With 18 goals in 6 games (3.0 per match), the fixture has a reputation for entertainment.

With both teams conceding precious little of late, this promises to be a tactical chess match in which the first goal — if it comes — could carry enormous weight. Form and personnel are remarkably balanced heading into this one, and the margin between the sides could be razor-thin. Fresh legs from the bench could prove pivotal in the closing stages.

Recent meetings between these sides have followed a one-sided pattern, and history may weigh heavily on Everton's chances. With so little to separate these sides, it could come down to which team wants it more on the day. All eyes turn to the League Cup when this one gets under way.