Everton are one of England's oldest and most traditional clubs, with more top-flight seasons than almost anyone. In 2025 they moved from Goodison Park to a new waterfront stadium. Here's how to read Everton odds.
Who Everton are
City and stadium
Everton were founded in 1878 as St Domingo's and became Everton in 1879. They originally played at Anfield before a dispute in 1892 led them to build Goodison Park, one of the world's first purpose-built football stadiums. Everton played at Goodison for well over a century before moving in 2025 to a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on the River Mersey.
Famous eras
- Founding giants: Everton were founding members of the Football League in 1888 and won multiple titles in the early 20th century.
- The 1960s: league titles in 1963 and 1970, with the "Holy Trinity" midfield.
- The 1980s: under Howard Kendall, Everton won the league in 1985 and 1987, the FA Cup in 1984 and the Cup Winners' Cup in 1985. Many consider the mid-80s team one of the best in club history.
- Longevity: Everton have spent more seasons in England's top flight than any other club.
Rivalries
The Merseyside derby against Liverpool is one of football's best-known local rivalries, with families in Liverpool often split between the two clubs.
How to read odds on Everton matches
Reading the 1X2 market
Everton at home to a similar side:
- Everton: 2.30 (43.5%)
- Draw: 3.30 (30.3%)
- Opponent: 3.30 (30.3%)
- Total: 104.1%
Fair: about 42%, 29% and 29%. Draws are a major part of mid-table and lower-table football.
New stadium, new home advantage?
When a club moves stadiums, it's unclear how home advantage will change. A new ground can take time to feel like home, or it can create an immediate atmosphere boost. Markets learn from results over time. Early on, be cautious about assuming either a big boost or a big drop. See home-field advantage.
Worked example: under 2.5 goals
Teams that defend well but struggle to score often produce low-scoring matches.
Under 2.5 at 1.80 (55.6%), over 2.5 at 2.05 (48.8%). Total 104.4%.
Fair under probability: 55.6 ÷ 104.4 = 53.3%.
If you estimate 57% because both teams create few chances:
- EV per 20 staked = 0.57 × 16 − 0.43 × 20 = 9.12 − 8.6 = +0.52
As always, the edge depends on your estimate. See over/under totals.
Derby matches
Merseyside derbies are intense and often physical. Red cards have historically been a feature of the fixture. A red card can change a match's outcome and goal expectations sharply. See how live games change win probability.
Relegation battles
When a club is near the bottom of the table late in the season, the stakes change. Teams fighting relegation can be extremely motivated, while their opponents may have little to play for. Motivation is hard to measure, and the market already considers league position. Still, it's worth noting whether either team has something significant riding on the match.
What to check before picking Everton matches
- Team news and injuries.
- New stadium effects on home results.
- Opponent style and the likelihood of a low-scoring match.
- Derby matches and discipline.
- Relegation or mid-table context late in the season.
- The price. See implied probability.
Futures and season-long markets
For clubs outside the top group, markets like "top half finish" or relegation odds are often more relevant than title odds. Convert any price to a probability and compare it with your view of the squad. See championship odds explained.
Practice with play money
Everton matches are a good way to practice draw and under reads. On MockSport you can make free play-money picks on Everton matches and track how often low-scoring outcomes land. Visit the odds page.
FAQ
Where do Everton play?
At a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on the River Mersey, opened in 2025. Before that, they played at Goodison Park from 1892.
How many league titles have Everton won?
Nine English league titles, the most recent in 1987.
What is the Merseyside derby?
The rivalry between Everton and Liverpool. For more than a century the two clubs' grounds, Goodison Park and Anfield, stood less than a mile apart across Stanley Park.