Leeds United vs Everton Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

EFL Championship champions kick off the Premier League season against the Toffees.

The Elland Road Stadium in West Yorkshire is gearing up to host the Merseyside outfit Everton FC in the first week of the English Premier League.

Leeds United are reigning EFL Champions and secured a promotion back to the English top flight after an impressive campaign in the second division. They are led by Daniel Farke, who achieved a unique distinction by becoming the first Leeds gaffer to go unbeaten in his first eight home games.

David Moyes would be determined to make his second spell at Goodison Park a memorable one. They are unbeaten against Leeds in the last five encounters in the Premier League, with three wins and two draws. After a dismal campaign last season, Everton will eye kick-starting the new season with a win.

Kick-off:

• Location: West Yorkshire, England
• Stadium: Elland Road Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, August 19
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST / 7:00 p.m. GMT / 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• VAR: In use

1️⃣ week to go! pic.twitter.com/LURe9NHxY4

— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 11, 2025

Players to Watch

Ao Tanaka (Leeds United)

The Japanese midfielder from Kawasaki has risen through the ranks of Kawasaki Frontale and Fortuna Dusseldorf before finding his new home at Elland Road. He played a crucial role in helping Leeds win the EFL Championship in 2025.

Thierno Barry (Everton)

The 22-year-old French striker from Lyon has donned jerseys of Villareal, FC Basel and SK Beveren before making a move to Goodison Park. He will be tasked with the responsibility of scoring a lot of goals for the Toffees in their upcoming season opener.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at Elland Road.
• Everton finished 14th last season.
• Sunderland are the reigning EFL Champions

Leeds United vs Everton: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw -12/5 with bet365
• Thierno Barry to score first – 24/5 with William Hill
• Leeds 1-1 Everton -5/1 with William Hill

Injury and Team News

Leeds have a fully fit and available squad for the game.

🔜 The roar of Elland Road awaits! pic.twitter.com/cluV2iZMGm

— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 15, 2025

Everton also have a fully fit and available squad for the game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 117

Leeds United won: 52

Everton won: 32

Draws: 33

Predicted Lineups

Leeds United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Perri (GK); Schmidt, Rodon, Strujik, Gudmundsson; Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach; James, Piroe, Gnonto

Everton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Pickford (GK); O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Alcaraz, Dewsbury Hall, Ndiaye; Barry

Match Prediction

Leeds are in sublime form, whereas Everton will be determined to start the season strongly. We feel that a draw could be the most likely outcome in this game.

Prediction: Leeds United 1-1 Everton

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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