Match Overview

It's the opening-day Premier League fixture for both sides, with Leeds returning to the top flight and Everton looking to build on a late-season recovery.

Everton, under David Moyes, are kicking off a new era—not just with the season—but with their move to the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Docks.

Leeds, having secured promotion with a dominant Championship season (100 points), have injected fresh energy into their squad with several new additions.

Team News & Lineups

Leeds United

Unavailable/Doubts: Jaka Bijol is suspended, Sebastiaan Bornauw is injured, and Jayden Bogle’s fitness remains in question.

Probable XI (4-2-3-1):

Meslier; Byram, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu; James, Tanaka, Gnonto; Piroe

Everton

Unavailable: Jarrad Branthwaite is confirmed injured. Others—Nathan Patterson, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Harrison Armstrong—are questionable.

Key New Signings: Jack Grealish (loan), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Thierno Barry are expected to make an impact.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Keane, Aznou; Gueye, Garner; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry

Match Prediction Insights

The Independent sees a tightly contested battle

Betting tips: Draw & Both Teams to Score (BTTS), or Grealish to score anytime.

Stats-based models

Stats Insider: Leeds win ~38.3%, Everton ~35.3%, Draw ~26.4%.

The Analyst (Opta): Leeds win ~39.5%, Everton ~33.8%.

Other Predictions:

Playingfor90 expects a Leeds 2-1 Everton outcome.

FootballWhispers forecasts a 1-1 draw, with Leeds slight favorites (Home ~42.1%, Draw ~30.3%, Away ~33.3%).

Key Talking Points

• New Era vs. Momentum: Everton’s move to a new stadium and fresh squad mix contrasts Leeds’ promotion momentum and long-term strategy.

• Injury Concerns: Both sides are missing key defenders, potentially opening the game up.

• Grealish Factor: Everton’s marquee loan signing could be the match changer, especially if he scores on his debut.

• Quality of Firepower: Leeds bring attacking depth after a strong Championship season; Everton have bolstered too—and early fireworks wouldn't be surprising.

Summary

Kick-off: Monday, 18 August 2025 at 20:00 BST (UK time) at Elland Road.

Viewing: UK – Sky Sports; USA – FuboTV/NBC; Canada – Fubo; (Streaming via SkyGo/NOW TV in the UK).

Likely Bet: A close, entertaining clash—betting edges toward a draw or narrow win for Leeds; models suggest Leeds slightly favored but nothing decisive.