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Carabao Cup · 3rd RoundEverton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – Best bets of the match
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Everton arrive at the Hill Dickinson Stadium riding a wave of confidence, unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. David Moyes has made his intentions clear by fielding a full-strength side in the previous round, where Thierno Barry delivered a stunning hat-trick in a commanding 4-0 demolition of Preston North End. That result underlined the Toffees' desire to end a 32-year wait for a major trophy, and the home crowd will sense a genuine opportunity this time around.
Wolverhampton Wanderers present a contrasting picture. Cesar Peixoto opted for a second-string squad in the previous round against Sheffield Wednesday, a 2-0 win that suggested promotion back to the Premier League remains the club's overriding priority. Defensive fragility is a real concern; Wolves have shipped ten goals in their last five league outings. Last season's 2-0 cup victory over Everton at this same stage offers some psychological comfort, but squad rotation could blunt their competitive edge here.
Everton's home win at 1.53 looks the strongest selection here. David Moyes deployed his strongest side in the previous round and reaped the reward with a commanding four-goal victory over Preston North End. Thierno Barry, the competition's leading scorer with three goals, gives the Toffees a genuine cutting edge. Last season's third-round elimination by Wolves at this same stage only sharpens the motivation.
Wolves have shipped ten goals across their last five league outings, a defensive record that should concern Cesar Peixoto. His decision to field a second-string squad against Sheffield Wednesday in the previous round suggests promotion remains the priority, and further rotation is likely. That approach could leave Wolves undercooked against a side treating this cup run as a genuine pathway to silverware after a 32-year trophy drought.
Backing over 2.5 goals at 1.73 complements the home win selection nicely. Everton's attacking fluency in this competition, combined with Wolves' porous backline, points towards a match with goals. Both teams to score at 1.80 also merits consideration, though Wolves' probable squad rotation makes a clean sheet for Everton a realistic outcome. Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.
Trends to Know about Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Everton unbeaten in last five matches
- Wolves conceded ten in five league games
- Barry tops cup scoring with three goals
Form & Statistics: Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Lineups: Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Everton
Starters
- 1 Jordan Pickford
- 2 Merlin Rohl
- 3 James Tarkowski
- 4 Jarrad Branthwaite
- 5 Vitalii Mykolenko
- 6 Harrison Armstrong
- 7 James Garner
- 8 Brennan Johnson
- 9 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- 10 Tyrique George
- 11 Thierno Barry
Absent
- Christian Nørgaard (injury)
- Christian Norgaard (injured)
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Starters
- 1 José Sá
- 2 Toti Gomes
- 3 N. Djiga
- 4 Hugo Bueno
- 5 Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
- 6 João Gomes
- 7 André
- 8 Matheus Nunes
- 9 Pablo Sarabia
- 10 Pedro Neto
- 11 Raúl Jiménez
Absent
- Enso González (injury)
- Sasa Kalajdzic (injury)
- Mario Lemina (injury)
- Sam Johnstone (injury)
- K. Trippier (knee injury (expected late September return))
- Yerson Mosquera (thigh injury)
- E. González (knee injury)
Low confidence
Both lineups here carry a speculated tag, drawn from recent league outings rather than confirmed cup selections, so rotation from either side remains a genuine possibility come Wednesday evening. The tactical picture, should these XIs hold, sets Everton's 4-2-3-1 against Wolves' compact 3-4-2-1, a shape that offers wing-back width to stretch a home midfield.
Brennan Johnson operating behind the striker gives Everton creativity in the half-spaces, while Raúl Jiménez leads the Wolves line with the experience to trouble a backline that could look quite different by kick-off. Treat both selections as educated guesses rather than settled plans.
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How to Watch Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Match?
What time is Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Everton host Wolves at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on 16 September 2026, with kickoff set for 19:45 BST.
Where is Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers being played?
This Carabao Cup third-round tie takes place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
How Can I Watch Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers on TV and Live Stream?
This Carabao Cup fixture will be available to watch on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.