Everton host Wolves in the League Cup on 16 September 2026 at 21:45. The Toffees are unbeaten in the Premier League but drew 0-0 with Tottenham last time out, creating 1.11 expected goals. Jack Grealish is pushing for a start after coming off the bench at the weekend. Christian Norgaard remains unavailable. Wolves arrive on a 1-0 win over Sheffield United, with Raul Jimenez scoring late. Rafiki Said is injured and Yerson Mosquera is a major doubt for the visitors.
Form and H2H
Everton have won 4 of their last 10 matches, scoring 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.00 on average. Wolves have won 5 of their last 10, averaging 2.40 goals per match while conceding 1.00. The head-to-head record shows three wins for Everton, two for Wolves, and one draw across their last six meetings. Wolves won 3-0 at home in July 2020 but Everton won 2-1 at Molineux in January 2021.
Best bet
Everton 2 - 0 Wolves. The Toffees' home record and Premier League quality give them the edge. Wolves have conceded 1.00 per game on average in their last 10 outings, and Everton's attacking threat should prove decisive in a cup tie where the hosts are favoured to progress.
Odds to watch
Home win odds are available across the market. Everton to qualify and Over 1.5 goals are also worth considering given Wolves' attacking output. Shots on Target markets—Over 4.5 for Everton and Under 2.5 for Wolves—reflect the expected pattern of play.
















