Wolves host Everton at Molineux on 23 September 2025 in an EFL Cup clash, with both sides needing momentum and goals given their recent forms.
Prediction Overview
The tip is Over 2.5 goals. Head-to-head and current defensive vulnerabilities on both sides suggest this will be a high-scoring game. Wolves have conceded frequently and Everton tend to get forward enough to cause threats. A lively contest with at least three goals seems likely.
Wolves’ Defensive Fragility & Goal Conceding Pattern
Wolves have had a very poor start to the season. They’ve lost all five of their Premier League matches so far. Notably, they’ve conceded 12 goals in those five games, which works out to about 2.4 goals conceded per match. Their defensive structure has been under pressure in most matches, especially in the first half, where they tend to allow more goals. Wolves have also allowed over 2.5 goals in a majority of their home matches this season.
Everton’s Attacking Chances & H2H Goal Trends
Everton’s recent outings show that while they are inconsistent, they still possess enough attacking punch to contribute goals. Their scoring average away from home is modest but present. In the head-to-head history, Wolves vs Everton: out of 21 past meetings, about 57% of those matches ended with more than 2.5 goals, and roughly the same proportion saw both teams score. This suggests a tendency for games between them to be open rather than defensive stalemates.
Match Flow & Likely Scorelines that Favor Over 2.5 Goals
Given Wolves’ defensive leaks especially at home, and Everton’s ability to score in many of their recent matches (even away), the match flow is likely to see both sides pushing at different phases - Wolves trying to chase a win, Everton attempting to exploit counter-spaces. The bets interest around these fixtures (from preview sources) also point to Over 2.5 being a frequent selection. Plausible scorelines include Wolves 1-2 Everton, Wolves 2-1 Everton, or even a more goal-heavy 2-2 if Wolves loosen up in search of a result.
