Everton vs Brentford is an upcoming Premier League match scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM ET) at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

This mid-table clash in Matchweek 20 pits two closely matched teams: Everton sits 8th with 28 points from 19 games (8 wins), while Brentford is 9th with 27 points. Everton boasts one of the league’s strongest defenses (conceding just 20 goals, 4th-best), but struggles offensively (20 goals scored). Brentford shines in attack (28 goals) but has been leaky defensively and poor away from home (only 6 points from 9 road games

Recent results show Everton bouncing back with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on December 30, ending a brief winless run. Brentford drew 0-0 with Tottenham on New Year’s Day.

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Everton relies on creative sparks like Jack Grealish (assists leader) and Thierno Barry (recent scorer), but faces absences including Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye (AFCON duty), plus injuries to Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman.

Everton remains unbeaten in their last six league meetings with Brentford (3 wins, 3 draws), including clean sheets in recent home games against them. This matchup often features low-scoring, tactical battles—many recent H2Hs went under 2.5 goals.

Expect a tightly contested game with Everton favored slightly due to home advantage and defensive solidity, potentially edging a narrow win or draw against Brentford’s counter-attacking threat. Predictions lean toward low goals and a possible Toffees victory.