Key Facts
- West Ham is unbeaten in the last five head-to-head matches (2 wins, 3 draws), while Everton, with 24 away points, is among the strongest away teams in the Premier League.
- The absence of Jarrad Branthwaite due to a serious thigh injury significantly weakens Everton’s central defense; he is out for the rest of the season.
- Under Nuno Espírito Santo, West Ham is more defensively stable but has barely scored lately—just one goal in three league games; Bowen and Summerville are largely carrying the creative load on their own.
- Everton often doesn’t become dangerous until after halftime; Ndiaye, McNeil, and Beto offer various routes into the penalty area, making their attacking play difficult to predict.
- Both teams often play cautiously in head-to-head matches; their most recent league game ended 1-1, which statistically supports the “Under 2.5 goals” betting market.
David Moyes returns to the London Stadium on Saturday. Everton is still looking up the table, while West Ham, under Nuno Espírito Santo, is trying to convert its newly found balance into crucial points to secure survival. Both teams have developed since January; the last league clash in September 2025 ended 1-1, and this time, too, much points to a close contest.
- Venue: London Stadium, London
- Date and Time: April 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
- Competition: Premier League (Matchday 34)
The betting market sees West Ham as slight favorites, but the more interesting angle could be a scrappy, low-scoring game. Both teams often approach each other cautiously, and recent matchups have been close. That’s why both Under 2.5 goals and a West Ham win or draw are solid picks.
West Ham Form & Record Check
West Ham comes into this match off a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace, which says quite a bit about their current state under Nuno. They’re organized, strong in the tackle, and difficult to break down, but they lack the creativity in the final third to turn periods of possession into real pressure. This aligns with Nuno’s own assessment that the balance has improved, even if the margin for error in this relegation battle remains incredibly slim.
Their recent league performances have been solid, if rarely spectacular. Everton drew with Brentford, beat Chelsea 3-0, and won against Burnley; the loss at Arsenal came in a difficult away match. The pattern: a team that stays in the game and often creates danger after the break, with Iliman Ndiaye, Dwight McNeil, and Beto each offering different routes into the penalty area.
Everton Form & Record Check
The overall picture in the league is mixed, but significantly more encouraging than it was a few weeks ago. The 4-0 home win against Wolves, the draw against Manchester City, and the clean sheet against Palace point to a more resilient team. The problem: The only goal from these three league games came against Wolves, of all teams. Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville therefore continue to shoulder much of the creative burden.
West Ham is unbeaten in the last five head-to-head matches, with two wins and three draws. Everton hasn’t found a way past West Ham in this matchup for more than two years. The most recent league match in September 2025 ended 1-1. West Ham also won 2-1 in the Summer Series in July 2025 and 3-1 in 2024.
West Ham – Everton Head-to-Head & Stats
Everton is coming off the frustration of a 2-1 derby loss to Liverpool. In that match, Beto had forced the equalizer before the team conceded a late goal and Jarrad Branthwaite had to leave the field with a serious thigh injury. That hurt, but it didn’t erase the impression that Moyes has made the team more resilient and cohesive, especially on the road, where Everton is among the league’s most reliable away teams.
