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Round 4 brings Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with two sides trending in very different finishing form. It is a tidy early-season measuring stick in the Premier League.
Referee Darren England takes charge, a familiar figure with 328 games under his belt. Follow live build-up, lineups, and the Sofascore Rating feed on Sofascore’s match page.
Form check: control vs conversion
Tottenham have controlled most matches but lacked the final touch. Across three games they have 37 shots, 10 on target and six big chances created, yet no goals scored despite 2.7507 expected goals. Possession averages 59% with a sharp 86.9% pass accuracy from 1,503 total passes. That hints at structure under Roberto De Zerbi, particularly in buildup. The balance is not yet right at the back either, with five goals conceded but one clean sheet.
Everton land in London with end product. They have scored five from 47 shots and 18 on target, closely tracking an xG of 3.9682. Production is spread well, with three recorded assists and 32 shots taken inside the box. Out of possession, David Moyes’ side have 52 tackles and 31 interceptions, conceding just three. Jordan Pickford’s +0.7711 goals prevented indicates sharp shot-stopping. By contrast, Tottenham sit at -1.1785 in goals prevented, which underlines room to tighten up between the posts.
Head-to-head trends to know
Recent history tilts Spurs’ way. Tottenham lead the series with six wins to Everton’s one and three draws in the noted sample. Spurs have struck first in eight of the last nine meetings. They have also been first-half winners in five of the last six. Five of the last six clashes produced over 2.5 goals, which often keeps this fixture lively. Everton are nine straight without a clean sheet in this matchup.
Set-piece volume is another recurring theme, with more than 10.5 corners in six straight head-to-heads. Last time at this ground ended 1–0 to Tottenham. Before that, Tottenham won 3–0 at Goodison Park. Everton’s last league win in the sequence came 3–2 at home. On the touchline, the manager duel slightly favors the hosts at 2–1–1.
Tactics, lineups and selection notes
Both teams are listed in a 4-2-3-1. For Tottenham, the Porro–van Hecke–van de Ven–Udogie back four has shouldered heavy buildup duty, with Jan Paul van Hecke at 204 accurate passes so far and Micky van de Ven at 141 in just two appearances. Rodrigo Bentancur (111 accurate passes at 89.5%) and Sandro Tonali (120 at 85.7%) provide stability in the double pivot. Sávio adds directness on the flank, clocking a 34.53 km/h top speed and completing five dribbles in his lone outing. Up front, Mathys Tel and Omar Marmoush have combined for 10 total shots and will look to convert the territory into goals.
Everton mirror the shape with James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite anchoring a back line that has already made 30 clearances between them. Vitaliy Mykolenko’s 10.42 km per 90 adds range down the left. In midfield, James Garner and Hayden Hackney support progression and pressure, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall connects phases and carries threat between the lines. Note the bookings profile too: less than 4.5 cards has landed in 10 of Tottenham’s last 10 and 7 of Everton’s last 9. Notable absences for Tottenham are Dejan Kulusevski (M, knee injury), Mykhailo Mudryk (M, ankle injury), Wilson Odobert (F, cruciate ligament injury) and Xavi Simons (M, cruciate ligament injury). Everton list Christian Nørgaard (M, muscle injury) as out.
Odds and what the market says
The 1X2 prices have Tottenham at 2.0, the draw at 3.6 and Everton at 3.6. On the Asian handicap, Tottenham -0.5 is 2.0, while Everton +0.5 is 1.85. It reads as a narrow lean to the home side, with respect for Everton’s resilient start. That caution fits an away streak of six without a loss. Head-to-head trends point to Tottenham starting well, with first goal in eight of the last nine, which could influence live angles. Corners have been plentiful in this fixture, so set pieces may swing momentum.
Card trends point to a calmer count, matching the less-than-4.5-cards streaks for both. Both teams scoring has hit in six of Everton’s last eight overall, so tempo could pick up once the first goal lands. Keep an eye on early transitions as both sides average more than 300 sprints combined across three games. Track live odds movement, lineups and the evolving Sofascore Rating on Sofascore as kickoff approaches.
Players to watch
For Tottenham, center-back Marcos Senesi is the standout to monitor. He owns an average Sofascore Rating of 7.6 so far. In his 90 minutes, he completed 75 of 83 passes at 90.36%, including nine in the final third. He won 12 duels at a 60% success rate and added five tackles and eight clearances. His five accurate long balls can break the first press and find runners early. Calm distribution from the back will be vital to turn Spurs’ possession into genuine chances.
For Everton, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been the most consistent influence. He averages a Sofascore Rating of 7.53 across 269 minutes, with one goal and eight key passes. He has fired nine shots, put four on target and created a big chance, while completing 47 accurate final-third passes. The work rate shows with nine tackles and 17 ball recoveries. Around him, James Tarkowski brings a 7.47 average with 10 interceptions and 13 clearances, setting a high bar in the back line. Up front, Thierno Barry leads the xG chart at 2.3087 and will aim to tidy up three big chances missed. If those pieces click again, Tottenham’s clean-sheet hopes will be tested. Spurs, meanwhile, will bank on Senesi’s poise and Sávio’s speed to finally match xG with goals.
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Round 4 brings Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with two sides trending in very different finishing form. It is a tidy early-season measuring stick in the Premier League.
Referee Darren England takes charge, a familiar figure with 328 games under his belt. Follow live build-up, lineups, and the Sofascore Rating feed on Sofascore’s match page.
Form check: control vs conversion
Tottenham have controlled most matches but lacked the final touch. Across three games they have 37 shots, 10 on target and six big chances created, yet no goals scored despite 2.7507 expected goals. Possession averages 59% with a sharp 86.9% pass accuracy from 1,503 total passes. That hints at structure under Roberto De Zerbi, particularly in buildup. The balance is not yet right at the back either, with five goals conceded but one clean sheet.
Everton land in London with end product. They have scored five from 47 shots and 18 on target, closely tracking an xG of 3.9682. Production is spread well, with three recorded assists and 32 shots taken inside the box. Out of possession, David Moyes’ side have 52 tackles and 31 interceptions, conceding just three. Jordan Pickford’s +0.7711 goals prevented indicates sharp shot-stopping. By contrast, Tottenham sit at -1.1785 in goals prevented, which underlines room to tighten up between the posts.
Head-to-head trends to know
Recent history tilts Spurs’ way. Tottenham lead the series with six wins to Everton’s one and three draws in the noted sample. Spurs have struck first in eight of the last nine meetings. They have also been first-half winners in five of the last six. Five of the last six clashes produced over 2.5 goals, which often keeps this fixture lively. Everton are nine straight without a clean sheet in this matchup.
Set-piece volume is another recurring theme, with more than 10.5 corners in six straight head-to-heads. Last time at this ground ended 1–0 to Tottenham. Before that, Tottenham won 3–0 at Goodison Park. Everton’s last league win in the sequence came 3–2 at home. On the touchline, the manager duel slightly favors the hosts at 2–1–1.
Tactics, lineups and selection notes
Both teams are listed in a 4-2-3-1. For Tottenham, the Porro–van Hecke–van de Ven–Udogie back four has shouldered heavy buildup duty, with Jan Paul van Hecke at 204 accurate passes so far and Micky van de Ven at 141 in just two appearances. Rodrigo Bentancur (111 accurate passes at 89.5%) and Sandro Tonali (120 at 85.7%) provide stability in the double pivot. Sávio adds directness on the flank, clocking a 34.53 km/h top speed and completing five dribbles in his lone outing. Up front, Mathys Tel and Omar Marmoush have combined for 10 total shots and will look to convert the territory into goals.
Everton mirror the shape with James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite anchoring a back line that has already made 30 clearances between them. Vitaliy Mykolenko’s 10.42 km per 90 adds range down the left. In midfield, James Garner and Hayden Hackney support progression and pressure, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall connects phases and carries threat between the lines. Note the bookings profile too: less than 4.5 cards has landed in 10 of Tottenham’s last 10 and 7 of Everton’s last 9. Notable absences for Tottenham are Dejan Kulusevski (M, knee injury), Mykhailo Mudryk (M, ankle injury), Wilson Odobert (F, cruciate ligament injury) and Xavi Simons (M, cruciate ligament injury). Everton list Christian Nørgaard (M, muscle injury) as out.
Odds and what the market says
The 1X2 prices have Tottenham at 2.0, the draw at 3.6 and Everton at 3.6. On the Asian handicap, Tottenham -0.5 is 2.0, while Everton +0.5 is 1.85. It reads as a narrow lean to the home side, with respect for Everton’s resilient start. That caution fits an away streak of six without a loss. Head-to-head trends point to Tottenham starting well, with first goal in eight of the last nine, which could influence live angles. Corners have been plentiful in this fixture, so set pieces may swing momentum.
Card trends point to a calmer count, matching the less-than-4.5-cards streaks for both. Both teams scoring has hit in six of Everton’s last eight overall, so tempo could pick up once the first goal lands. Keep an eye on early transitions as both sides average more than 300 sprints combined across three games. Track live odds movement, lineups and the evolving Sofascore Rating on Sofascore as kickoff approaches.
Players to watch
For Tottenham, center-back Marcos Senesi is the standout to monitor. He owns an average Sofascore Rating of 7.6 so far. In his 90 minutes, he completed 75 of 83 passes at 90.36%, including nine in the final third. He won 12 duels at a 60% success rate and added five tackles and eight clearances. His five accurate long balls can break the first press and find runners early. Calm distribution from the back will be vital to turn Spurs’ possession into genuine chances.
For Everton, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been the most consistent influence. He averages a Sofascore Rating of 7.53 across 269 minutes, with one goal and eight key passes. He has fired nine shots, put four on target and created a big chance, while completing 47 accurate final-third passes. The work rate shows with nine tackles and 17 ball recoveries. Around him, James Tarkowski brings a 7.47 average with 10 interceptions and 13 clearances, setting a high bar in the back line. Up front, Thierno Barry leads the xG chart at 2.3087 and will aim to tidy up three big chances missed. If those pieces click again, Tottenham’s clean-sheet hopes will be tested. Spurs, meanwhile, will bank on Senesi’s poise and Sávio’s speed to finally match xG with goals.