Everton vs Aston Villa: Premier League Match Preview and Analysis (September 13, 2025)
On September 13, 2025, Everton welcome Aston Villa to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for a Premier League clash, kicking off at 4:00 PM BST (6:00 PM EAT). With the match underway as of 10:18 AM EAT today, fans are eager to see if Everton can capitalize on home advantage or if Villa’s recent form will prevail. This article provides a detailed preview, key player insights, tactical analysis, and viewing options, tailored for those tracking today’s football action.
Match Overview
Everton, currently 11th with 4 points, aim to bounce back from a mixed start, averaging 1 goal per game at home. Aston Villa, sitting 19th with 1 point, have struggled, conceding 2.3 goals per match. The 215th league meeting between these historic rivals, now at Everton’s new stadium, is poised to be intense. X posts highlight fan excitement and predictions of a tight game, with some favoring Everton’s defensive resilience.
Key Storylines
- Everton’s Home Push
David Moyes’ side have kept clean sheets in 40% of home games this season. Jack Grealish’s return from injury could be decisive, with fans on X buzzing about his potential impact. - Villa’s Search for Form
Unai Emery’s team have yet to score in their last two matches. Ollie Watkins, with 1 goal, remains their key hope, but defensive lapses need addressing. - Injury Updates
Everton’s Nathan Patterson (groin) and Jarrad Branthwaite (thigh) are out, with Vitaliy Mykolenko a doubt. Villa’s Matty Cash (knee) is sidelined, while Ezri Konsa (ankle) is questionable.
Predicted Lineups
- Everton XI (per X posts): Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Beto.
Jack Grealish’s inclusion could unlock Everton’s attack, with Beto leading the line. - Aston Villa XI: Bizot; Konsa, Mings, Torres; Maatsen, Tielemans, McGinn, Digne; Rogers, Watkins, Guessand.
Ollie Watkins spearheads Villa’s attack, supported by Morgan Rogers’ creativity.
Tactical Insights
Everton’s compact 4-2-3-1 setup aims to neutralize Villa’s counter-attacks, averaging 10.7 shots conceded per game. Villa’s possession-based approach (48% average) will test Everton’s midfield, with corners (Everton 4.0, Villa 3.3) likely to influence the outcome. The new stadium’s atmosphere, as noted on X, could boost Everton’s intensity.
Betting Odds and Predictions
- Moneyline: Everton (+150), Aston Villa (+235), Draw (+190)
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-146), Under 2.5 (+117)
- Prediction: Everton 1-0 Aston Villa
Everton’s home form and Villa’s defensive struggles suggest a narrow victory.
How to Watch
- TV: UK (BT Sport 1, 3:00 PM BST), US (NBC Sports, 11:00 AM ET), Australia (beIN Sports), Canada (fuboTV)
- Live Stream: BT Sport subscribers can stream via the app; Peacock in the US