Leeds take on the visitors Everton in the round 1 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Monday, August 18th at Elland Road (Leeds).
Leeds finally return to the top flight. The Whites rose from the Championship under Marcelo Bielsa after a very long absence, and the Argentine even managed to keep them in the Premier League. Still, parting ways with him didn’t stop Leeds from being relegated two years ago. To lead the way back, the club appointed Daniel Farke, who had done it multiple times with Norwich. His first attempt fell just short, losing the play-off final to Southampton, but the German was kept in charge — and it paid off. In 2024/25, Leeds reached 100 points alongside Burnley, clinching direct promotion. Naturally, they’ve been very active in the transfer market, bringing in Longstaff, Lucas Perri, Bijol, Gudmundsson, and several more to strengthen their squad for the Premier League challenge.
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Everton have always had ambition, but in recent years they often found themselves fighting for survival. Twice, Sean Dyche managed to save them, though last season started poorly once again. With new investors arriving, Dyche was replaced by club legend David Moyes. The Scot guided his team to a mid-table finish, ending 13th, which at least provided stability. Now, with the move to their new stadium, Everton freed up resources to invest in the squad. High-profile signings have arrived, including Alcaraz, Barry, and Dewsbury-Hall, while Jack Grealish joined on loan. The club’s ambition is clearly to return to the upper half of the Premier League table.
In their last five meetings, Everton alternated between wins and draws. Importantly, they’ve managed only one away victory in that stretch, with Elland Road proving to be a tough venue — Leeds twice managed to hold them to draws at home. The hosts are given a slight edge thanks to their momentum and home advantage, but Everton’s reinforcements provide plenty of quality. Both teams should have their chances, making Both Teams to Score the most reasonable pick here.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score – yes.
