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Kick-off: 16:30
Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026
Competition: Premier League
Venue: Villa Park
Suggested Bet: Aston Villa -1 Handicap
After seeing their Premier League title push slow across the last three rounds, Aston Villa return to Villa Park looking to get back on track against an Everton side who arrive following a difficult run of results.
Aston Villa were held to a 0-0 draw away at Crystal Palace last time out
Despite that setback, Unai Emery’s side remain firmly in the title race, starting the round six points behind leaders Arsenal
Villa Park has been a fortress, with Villa winning 11 consecutive home games in all competitions
The hosts have lost just one of their 16 league matches this season against teams starting the round outside the top five (W11, D4)
Everton, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency amid a growing injury list.
The Toffees have won just one of their last seven matches across all competitions (D2, L4)
A recent run of three consecutive home games failed to yield a single victory (D1, L2)
David Moyes’ side have shown more promise on the road, winning three of their last five away league matches
However, Everton have lost five of their six games against the current top six this season
Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last 13 Premier League meetings with Everton (W9, D4)
Everton have not beaten Villa in the league since Villa’s return to the top flight in 2019
Villa have kept more Premier League clean sheets against Everton than any other opponent (25)
The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 0-0 draw
Eight of Villa’s ten home league games this season featured at least one first-half goal
Villa have recorded more home league wins than any side outside the top two
None of Everton’s last five away matches saw both teams score
Everton have led four away league games at half-time, the second-highest tally behind Man City
Morgan Rogers has been Villa’s standout contributor this season, leading the team for both goals (8) and assists (6) across all competitions
Only one of Rogers’ last six scoring appearances has come at Villa Park
Former Villa man Jack Grealish returns from suspension for Everton, though he has been booked in each of his last three appearances against Villa
Villa are sweating on the fitness of Boubacar Kamara after he picked up an injury last time out
Everton report no new injury concerns ahead of this trip
Villa’s phenomenal home form, coupled with Everton’s struggles against elite opposition, points strongly towards a comfortable home win. With Villa winning 11 straight matches at Villa Park and Everton losing five of six against top-six sides, this looks like a fixture where the hosts can pull clear.
Everton’s recent away improvements are worth noting, but their inability to score freely on the road and Villa’s defensive record in this matchup suggest a controlled performance from Emery’s side.
