The Premier League is back, with Leeds United hosting Everton at Elland Road to wrap up Matchweek 1 of the 2025-26 season. After a two-season absence, Leeds returns to the Premier League after winning the EFL Championship last season. Everton finished 13th in the Premier League last season, closing out with three straight wins.

Leeds has invested in physical players over the summer, hoping to remain in the top division for longer than a year. Daniel Farke, the Leeds manager, has confirmed the signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, giving the player a chance to revive his career. Calvert-Lewin will be available to face his former club, Everton, potentially making his debut. Leeds has added eight new players to their roster. Jaka Bijol is suspended, while a late decision will be made on Jayden Bogle, who recently returned to training. Jack Harrison, who had two loan spells at Everton, left a donation behind the bar at a local pub.

Everton has added Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jack Grealish, and Thierno Barry to their squad. Jack Grealish arrives on loan from Manchester City, boasting 39 appearances for England. Jarrad Branthwaite will miss the game due to an injury sustained in training. David Moyes replaced Sean Dyche as manager and galvanized the squad, leading them to eight wins and seven draws in their final 20 games. Everton is aiming to build on their strong finish to last season and crack the Top 10. The Toffees have also kept clean sheets in their last two opening away games in the Premier League.

Bookmakers favor Leeds with +130 odds on the 90-minute money line, while Everton is the underdog at +220. A draw is priced at +225, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. One expert suggests betting on Everton to draw with no bet at +120 and Jack Grealish to score or assist at +188. Another expert predicts a 1-0 away win for Everton, noting that under 2.5 goals have been scored in four of Everton's last six Premier League opening games.