Stuttgart vs Everton Preview - prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly

Both clubs will conclude their pre-season preparations with a meeting at the MHPArena.

Everton travel to Germany to face Stuttgart in their final pre-season friendly before the start of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign. David Moyes’ side are looking to build momentum ahead of their league opener, while Stuttgart continue their preparations for the new Bundesliga season.

The Toffees have experienced mixed results during pre-season but will hope to end their summer schedule on a positive note. Stuttgart, meanwhile, have been involved in several competitive friendlies as they continue to fine-tune their squad before domestic action begins.

Both managers are expected to use the fixture to assess their squads one final time before competitive football resumes. With the new season approaching, the encounter should provide another valuable test for both teams.

Kick-off details

• Competition: Pre-season Friendly
• Date: Saturday, August 7, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM CEST / 4:00 PM BST / 8:30 PM IST
• Venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany.
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form

Stuttgart: W-W-W-L-W

Everton: L-W-W-L-D

Players to watch out for

Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)

Deniz Undav enjoyed an outstanding 2025-26 season, scoring 19 Bundesliga goals and providing six assists in 28 league appearances. Across all competitions, the Germany international finished with 25 goals and 14 assists in 46 matches, playing a key role in Stuttgart’s attack. His finishing, movement and link-up play make him the hosts’ biggest attacking threat against Everton.

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

Iliman Ndiaye was one of Everton’s most consistent attacking performers during the 2025-26 Premier League season, registering six goals and three assists in 32 league appearances. The Senegal international’s dribbling ability, direct running and versatility across the frontline make him a key player as David Moyes’ side conclude their pre-season preparations.

Match Facts

• Stuttgart and Everton meet in their final pre-season fixture before the start of their respective domestic campaigns.
• The match will be played at the MHPArena in Stuttgart.
• Everton are continuing preparations for the 2026-27 Premier League season under David Moyes.
• Stuttgart are using the fixture to finalise preparations for the 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign.

Betting tips & odds

• Stuttgart to win the match – 21/20 with bet365.
• Deniz Undav to score anytime – 11/8 with bet365.

Injury & team news

Stuttgart will be without Dennis Seimen and Justin Diehl, with both players ruled out after sustaining muscle injuries in training. Goalkeeper Seimen has suffered a hamstring injury, while forward Diehl is sidelined with a thigh muscle problem.

Both are expected to remain unavailable until at least the international break at the end of September. The rest of Sebastian Hoeneß’s squad is expected to be available for the final pre-season fixture.

Everton have two injury concerns heading into the trip to Stuttgart. Midfielder James Garner has been ruled out after undergoing surgery to address a groin injury sustained during pre-season and is targeting a return around the opening weeks of the Premier League season.

Dwight McNeil is also being assessed after picking up a lower-leg injury and remains a doubt for the friendly, with his availability yet to be confirmed.

Head-to-head stats

The match on Saturday will be the first encounter between Stuttgart and Everton.

Predicted lineups

Stuttgart

Bredlow; Jeltsch, Zagadou, Mittelstadt; Jovanovic, Andres, Stiller, Fuhrich; Nartey; Arevalo, Undav

Everton

Travers; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Hackney, Norgaard; George, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry

Match Prediction

Both teams have shown positive signs during pre-season, but Stuttgart’s greater match sharpness and home advantage could prove decisive. Everton are expected to create chances of their own, though the Bundesliga side may have enough quality to edge an entertaining contest.

Prediction: Stuttgart 3-2 Everton.

Telecast Details

The pre-season friendly between Stuttgart and Everton will not be broadcast on traditional television networks. Instead, the match will be streamed live exclusively on Everton TV, with supporters required to log in through the club’s official streaming platform to watch the fixture. Availability may vary by region depending on Everton TV’s access policy.

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