Leeds United vs Everton match 18 august

 Leeds United vs Everton

Match Overview – Premier League, 18 August 2025

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Team News & Background Hooks

Leeds United make their return to the Premier League, hosting Everton at Elland Road in a highly anticipated opener. Leeds were dominant in the Championship last season, earning promotion with 100 points, and boasted an impressive home record: 18 wins, 61 goals scored, and just 12 conceded at Elland Road Squawka.

Everton, under David Moyes, are undergoing a fresh start—moving into the new Hill Dickinson Stadium and integrating key signing Jack Grealish, who is poised to make his debut Royal Blue MerseyThe Guardian. Moyes highlighted Grealish’s hunger and dedication as vital to reigniting excitement around the club The Times.

 

 

Head-to-Head & Trends

Everton hold a strong edge in recent meetings: unbeaten in their last five visits to Leeds (three wins, two draws) and only one defeat in the last 11 encounters Squawka+1. Opta projects the match as closely contested: Leeds with a 39.5% win probability vs Everton’s 33.8%, and a draw at 26.6% Opta Analyst.

 

Team Updates & Lineups

Leeds will miss Jaka Bijol due to suspension; others like Rodrigo, Bamford, and Raphinha are doubts due to injuries. Everton’s Jordan Pickford is out with a rib injury, set to be replaced by Robin Olsen All FootballTheHardTackle.com.

Farke’s possible 4-3-3 lineup for Leeds: Perri; Byram, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Ampadu, Stach, Tanaka; James, Gnonto (with Calvert‑Lewin possibly involved) TheHardTackle.com.

Tactical Outlook & Predictions

• Leeds will aim to control the game at home with energy and width.
• Everton will rely on experience and set-piece power—a noted strength when Leeds have shown vulnerability All Football.
  Expect an entertaining, balanced fixture—perhaps ending in a 1-1 draw Sportskeeda. However, some lean to a narrow advantage for Leeds given Opta's forecast Opt

 

Leeds United (Predicted XI – 4‑3‑3)

Formation: 4‑3‑3
Starting XI:

• GK: Lucas Perri
• DEF: Jayden Bogle (RB) • Joe Rodon • Pascal Struijk • Gabriel Gudmundsson (LB)
• MID: Anton Stach • Ao Tanaka • Sean Longstaff
• FOR: Daniel James • Joel Piroe • Wilfried Gnonto
  The Top BookiesMOT Leeds News+1

Injuries / Suspensions:

• Suspended: Jaka Bijol
• Doubtful: Jayden Bogle (hip), Sebastiaan Bornauw (calf)
  JF FOOTBALLYorkshire Evening PostThe Guardian

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Everton (Predicted XI – 4‑2‑3‑1)

Formation: 4‑2‑3‑1
Starting XI:

• GK: Jordan Pickford (if fit) or Robin Olsen if Pickford is ruled out
• DEF: Jake O’Brien • James Tarkowski • Michael Keane • Adam Aznou
• MID (defensive): James Garner • Idrissa Gueye
• MID (attacking): Iliman Ndiaye • Carlos Alcaraz • Jack Grealish
• FWD: Beto or Thierno Barry (likely Beto to start)
  JF FOOTBALLSports MoleMOT Leeds NewsThe GuardianThe SunAll Football

Injuries / Doubts:

• Out: Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring)
• Doubtful: Vitalii Mykolenko (muscle), Nathan Patterson (hernia), Harrison Armstrong (thigh)
• GK Update: Jordan Pickford doubtful with a rib injury; Robin Olsen likely to deputize
  The SunAll FootballJF FOOTBALLThe Guardian