Everton is set for their first match of 2026 as they host Brentford at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The teams are closely matched, with only one point between them in the standings.
Everton Predicted Lineup vs Brentford As One Point Separates Teams
Recent Lineup for Everton
Everton has been using a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, recently earning a 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest on December 30, with a strong defensive performance.
Star winger Jack Grealish was on the bench for that match after recovering from a brief illness that caused him to miss the game against Burnley. Nathan Patterson started for the first time this season after Michael Keane’s injury. Carlos Alcaraz also missed the match due to injury, but manager David Moyes did not provide further details on the situation.
Jordan Pickford was in goal, with a defense consisting of Nathan Patterson, James Tarkowski, Jake O’Brien, and Vitaliy Mykolenko. In midfield, James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam played defensively, while Dwight McNeil, Merlin Röhl, and Tyler Dibling filled the attacking roles. Thierno Barry was the striker.
Everton’s Recent Form and Tactics
David Moyes is dealing with a growing list of injuries, limiting his options at this critical time in the season. Seven key players are currently unavailable, making the January transfer window important for bringing in fit players.
Midfielder Harrison Armstrong has been recalled from his loan at Preston North End. Moyes mentioned, “If circumstances allow, I may send him back for his development, but we need him now. If he performs well, we will keep him.”
The standings are tight, so a win against Brentford could move Everton up to 5th place.
Injuries, Suspensions, and AFCON
Moyes believes Keane might be available for the match against Brentford, but Carlos Alcaraz, Seamus Coleman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Jarrad Branthwaite are still out.
Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye are currently participating in the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, hence not returning to the squad yet.
Everton Predicted Lineup vs Brentford
GK: Jordan Pickford
Defense: Jake O’Brien – James Tarkowski – Nathan Patterson – Vitaliy Mykolenko
Midfield: James Garner – Tim Iroegbunam – Dwight McNeil – Merlin Röhl – Jack Grealish
Forwards: Thierno Barry
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