Everton's unbeaten start to the 2026-27 campaign should continue when they host Wolves in the EFL Cup third round on Wednesday.
The Toffees have won one and drawn three in the league to kick off the campaign and also eased past Preston in the previous round of this competition.
Wolves, meanwhile, are seventh in the Championship following relegation last term, having won three of their six matches in the second tier, while Cesar Peixoto's side knocked out Sheffield Wednesday in the second round.
Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers Tips Summary
Best Bet - Everton to win and both teams to score @ 21/10
Alternative Bet - Jack Grealish to score anytime @ 11/5
Bet Builder - Everton to win, Everton to have most corners, Everton to have most shots on target & Everton to have most cards @ 9/1
Everton v Wolves Prediction
Best Bet: Everton to win and both teams to score @ 21/10
Everton's unbeaten start to the season has come amid fans' frustrations following a somewhat disappointing summer transfer window, when key man Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City amid plenty of opposition from the stands.
The arrivals of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough and Brennan Johnson from Tottenham tempered the upset at the Hill Dickinson a bit, but the fans really want to see progress on the pitch now and, despite a solid start, David Moyes cannot afford a slip-up in the League Cup against opponents from the division below.
The Blues have drawn their last three, with points gained at Bournemouth, Spurs and at home to Manchester United viewed as decent results.
And if they follow up with a win midweek to seal a last-16 place, then the positivity will continue to flow around this part of Merseyside - for now at least.
A 4-0 win at Preston in the previous round suggests the Blues should have too much for Wolves, while also demonstrating Moyes is taking this competition seriously - he only made limited changes for the trip to Deepdale and is likely to field a strong side again here.
Wolves, meanwhile, have adapted to life back in the second tier well enough and a promotion bid is anticipated.
They saw off the Owls in the previous round comfortably, and should be competitive against the Premier League side after a hard-fought 1-0 win at Sheffield United in the league at the weekend.
However, they may just fall short. The Black Country outfit have scored 14 goals in their six league games and are yet to fire a blank this season, so they are backable to get on the scoresheet in defeat by the docks.
Alternative Bet: Jack Grealish to score anytime @ 5/2
Jack Grealish has had to be patient since returning to Everton on loan, but he should be in the side from the off on Wednesday and the England international can shine against weaker opponents.
Grealish has been used off the bench to try and stretch teams late on by Moyes in recent weeks, but his pace and trickery should be used to good effect in midweek and the former Aston Villa ace can score the first goal of his second spell at the club.
The 31-year-old caught the eye last term on loan, scoring twice and contributing six assists, and Wolves may find him too hot to handle in midweek.
Everton v Wolves Bet Builder Tip
Everton to win
Everton to have most corners
Everton to have most shots on target
Everton to have most cards
Pays @ 9/1
The four-leg Bet Builder for the tie is Everton heavy with the hosts tipped to win in these particular markets.
The hosts to win is the starting point with the Premier League side fancied to flex their muscles and see off the Championship outfit.
Then adding in the Toffees to have the most shots on target and the most corners boosts the selection and again it should follow that the Blues are the dominant side, so they are expected to come out on top in those metrics.
Finally, Everton to also land the most cards in the third-round tie is also advised.
The Toffees have picked up seven bookings in just four league games this season, while Wolves' discipline has been better - they have received just six yellows in their six Championship matches.
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Key Match Stats
Everton are unbeaten in their five matches in all competitions this season
Wolves have lost just one of their first eight games in 2026-27
Everton have never won the EFL Cup
Wolves are two-time winners of the competition
Both teams have scored in two of Everton's last three matches and in three of Wolves' last four
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