Leeds vs Everton Prediction, Preview, News, Odds: 18/8/2025

After being relegated from the Premier League in 2023 and narrowly missing promotion the following year, Leeds United finally secured their return to the top flight in style last season. Under manager Daniel Farke, the Whites dominated the Championship, winning the title and finishing ten points clear of third place.

While they needed a better goal difference than Burnley to be crowned champions, Leeds played some of the most entertaining football in the league, boasting the competition’s most prolific attack. This attacking flair, combined with last season’s momentum, gives them reason to believe they can comfortably secure safety in the upcoming campaign.

Leeds Strengthen for Top-Flight Challenge

This summer saw some notable departures from Elland Road. Rasmus Kristensen joined Eintracht Frankfurt permanently, Junior Firpo returned to Real Betis, and Max Wöber moved to Werder Bremen. Influential winger Manor Solomon ended his loan spell, while Joshua Guilavogui left as a free agent.

To offset these losses, Leeds invested heavily in reinforcements suited to Premier League demands. Defensive depth arrived with Jaka Bijol from Udinese, Micky van de Ven Bernauw from Wolfsburg, and Gudmundsson from Lille. The midfield gained Florian Stach from Hoffenheim and Sean Longstaff from Newcastle, while striker Lukas Nmecha, also from Wolfsburg, adds to their attacking options.

French goalkeeper Illan Meslier retains his spot between the posts, while Dutch forward Joël Piroe—last season’s Championship top scorer with 19 goals and 7 assists—will again be central to their attack. Key contributors such as Daniel James (12 goals, 9 assists), Wilfried Gnonto (9 goals, 6 assists), and Brenden Aaronson (9 goals) are also still with the squad, giving Leeds a settled core heading into their Premier League return.

Everton’s Rebuild Under Moyes

Everton’s 2023/24 campaign was a tale of two halves. Struggling in the first part of the season, the Toffees revived their fortunes following the return of David Moyes, who previously led the club to consistent top-half finishes between 2002 and 2013. The turnaround was enough to see them finish 13th, avoiding a relegation scrap in the closing weeks.

However, their aim for the new season remains clear—avoid another survival fight. The club parted ways with Abdoulaye Doucouré and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, both leaving as free agents. In their place, Everton secured attacking midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on a permanent deal after a loan spell, while goalkeeper Mark Travers (Bournemouth) and French striker Thierno Barry (Villarreal) have also joined.

Barry will compete for a starting role alongside Beto, who scored 8 Premier League goals last season. Dwight McNeil (4 goals, 6 assists) and Iliman Ndiaye (9 goals) remain important attacking options. England international Jordan Pickford continues as the team’s number one, bringing experience and stability to the defense.

Prediction: Leeds to Dominate at Home

Everton’s recent away record in the Premier League makes for grim reading—ten straight defeats and only one point collected from their last 12 road games. Leeds, on the other hand, have been formidable at home, winning ten and drawing four of their last 14 top-flight matches.

With Elland Road buzzing for their Premier League return, Farke’s side have the form, quality, and momentum to take all three points.

Prediction: Leeds United 2–0 Everton