Everton vs Coventry Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Everton vs Coventry Game Preview

Coventry make their first trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Friday, and our Everton vs Coventry prediction starts with a home side in good form facing a newly promoted team fighting to stay up.

Everton sit seventh in the Premier League standings after back-to-back wins over Newcastle, and they want to carry that momentum into the international break.

Frank Lampard's Coventry climbed out of the relegation zone with a statement win over Sunderland, and they now sit 16th in the standings with a little breathing room.

This won't be easy for the hosts, either. The Sky Blues have lost only once in nine previous Premier League visits to Everton.

Everton vs Coventry Recent Results

Everton have plenty of momentum after beating Newcastle in back-to-back games, which kept them alive in the Carabao Cup and lifted them to seventh in the Premier League. Look a little further back, though, and it's patchier: they have won 3 of their last 10 games against all opponents. James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall stay at the heart of the midfield.

Coventry gave their survival push a jolt with a 4-1 thrashing of relegation rival Sunderland, a result that moved them out of the drop zone. They have won 4 of their last 10 games against all opponents. Jack Rudoni remains the creative hub behind the striker for a team that leans on individual skill to create looks.

Everton vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Everton: Jack Grealish (Doubtful, disciplinary issue)

Coventry: Aurèle Amenda (Injured/out), Haji Wright (Injured/out), Josh Eccles (Injured/out), Luke Woolfenden (Injured/out), Frank Onyeka (Injured/doubtful), Bobby Thomas (Injured/doubtful)

Everton

Jack Grealish is a question mark after missing both Newcastle games for a disciplinary issue. Beyond that, Everton have no injury or suspension concerns and are set to name the same team that started Monday's 1-0 win, so the home side of the Everton vs Coventry lineups is pretty much settled.

Coventry

Frank Onyeka is still doubtful with a muscle issue, so Victor Torp looks set to keep his place in midfield. Bobby Thomas (calf) is expected back after the international break, which leaves his spot in the probable XI in real doubt. Luke Woolfenden, Josh Eccles, Aurèle Amenda and Haji Wright are all still out.

Everton vs Coventry Predicted Lineup

Everton

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Jordan Pickford; Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko; James Garner, Harrison Armstrong; Tyrique George, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Merlin Röhl; Thierno Barry

Coventry

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Carl Rushworth; Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas (doubtful), Ethan Pinnock, Jay Dasilva; Victor Torp, Caleb Yirenkyi; Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Yann Gboho; Taiwo Awoniyi

Everton vs Coventry Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 27+ shots taken in 6 of Coventry's last 7 games in the Premier League.
• Thierno Barry has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 6 appearances in the Premier League.
• Jack Rudoni has scored in 3 of his last 4 appearances in the Premier League.
• James Tarkowski has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances in the Premier League.

Everton vs Coventry Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a 2-0 Everton win. The hosts have a settled XI and are strong in the air and on set pieces, which is bad news for a Coventry team that lives on long balls and crosses and arrives with injuries piling up. The Everton vs Coventry betting odds agree, with the hosts the clear favorite at -138 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score: No. Coventry's projected goals are under one, and Everton have the stronger defense. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. Coventry project for just 0.91 goals here, and the visitors scoring at all is far from a given. Everton games have also stayed tight, with under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 Premier League games.

Everton to win on the Moneyline. This one sits in the Moneyline market. The projections make Everton the favorite with a 54.6% win probability, and a settled lineup against a Coventry team dealing with several injuries tilts this one firmly toward the hosts.

Everton vs Coventry Same Game Parlay

Our Everton vs Coventry same game parlay picks combine four player props: two Thierno Barry shooting legs, a Jack Rudoni anytime goal and a James Tarkowski card.

Thierno Barry Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market: Barry has attempted 3+ shots in seven of his previous eight Premier League outings, and Everton like to take a lot of shots.

Thierno Barry Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market: the striker has put at least one effort on target in a perfect six from six Premier League appearances, so this leg has strong support.

Jack Rudoni in the Anytime Goalscorer market: if Coventry do find a way through, their playmaker is the obvious candidate. Rudoni has scored in three of his four most recent Premier League games.

James Tarkowski in the To Be Shown A Card market: the center back has been booked twice across the latest three Premier League games he has featured in, and Everton struggle against skillful attackers.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Everton vs Coventry Talking Points

The subplot writes itself: Frank Lampard, who used to manage Everton, makes his first return to face his old club as a manager, and he'll get no favors from a home crowd that wants a statement. On the field, it comes down to Thierno Barry, who has eight goals in 12 appearances across all competitions this season and gives Everton a reliable finisher up front. Coventry's direct style plays right into Everton's strength in the air, which is why Everton head our Everton vs Coventry best picks.

Everton vs Coventry Predictions FAQs

When is the Everton vs Coventry Premier League game?

The game is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Where is Everton vs Coventry being played?

The game is being played at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Which Coventry players are injured or doubtful for Everton vs Coventry?

Aurèle Amenda, Haji Wright, Josh Eccles and Luke Woolfenden are listed as injured for Coventry. Frank Onyeka and Bobby Thomas are listed as doubtful.

Who is in Everton's probable starting lineup?

Everton's probable XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation is Jordan Pickford, Vitalii Mykolenko, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Jake O'Brien, Harrison Armstrong, James Garner, Merlin Röhl, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tyrique George and Thierno Barry.

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