Everton are unbeaten in three meetings with Wolves, despite having lost five of their previous six encounters, seeking back-to-back victories at Molineux for the first time since 1969.
Wolves vs Everton preview
Just 24 days ago, these two met at the same venue in the Premier League. That day, Everton prevailed 3-2, playing with an exciting attacking verve, so will this Carabao Cup tie go the same way?
Well, of the two, it is certainly the visitors who come into this one with greater confidence. On Saturday, David Moyes' men were beaten for just the second time this season, narrowly defeated 2-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield. When Liverpool led 2-0 inside half an hour, they looked set to blow their neighbours away, only for Idrissa Gana Gueye's strike to set up a nervy finish, but no equaliser was forthcoming. Nevertheless, before this, the Toffees had beaten both Brighton and then Wolves, so will be firm favourites to win when West Ham visit Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.
In EFL Cup terms, the Toffees have never won this competition, beaten finalists in '77 and '84, more recently defeated in the semi-finals of 2008 and 2016. The Blues swatted aside Mansfield in the second round at Bramley-Moore Dock, but have fallen in the third round in three of the last four seasons, so are desperate to avoid a similar fate in the Black Country on Tuesday night.
As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, they're simply hoping to spark their season into life. On Saturday, despite taking an early lead through Ladislav Krejčí, Wolves were beaten again, this time defeated 3-1 by Leeds United at home. As a result, the Old Gold remain rock-bottom of the Premier League, yet to pick up a single point, previously defeated by Manchester City, Bournemouth, Everton themselves and then Newcastle, making it their worst start to any league season in the club's entire history.
Despite this, last Friday, the club gave manager Vítor Pereira a new three-year contract; a show of faith, or a decision that'll prove costly in the coming weeks? Well, Wolves did show signs of life in the previous round of the EFL Cup, fighting back from 2-1 down to defeat West Ham 3-2 at home, with Jørgen Strand Larsen scoring twice in two minutes towards the end. So now, can Wolves claim a morale-boosting win, or will Everton win at Molineux for the second time in three and a half weeks?
Wolves vs Everton head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 145.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers Wins: 51. Draws: 29. Everton Wins: 65.
Wolves team news
Ahead of Saturday night's visit to Tottenham, does Vítor Pereira go strong for this Carabao Cup tie, seeking to build confidence, or rest and rotate, prioritising the Premier League survival?
Those in attendance will be desperate to see Jørgen Strand Larsen, who scored twice in round two, introduced as a half time substitute against Leeds, following a minor achilles tendon injury.
Elsewhere, Sam Johnstone will get an opportunity in goal, while André, John Arias and Marshall Munetsi are the most-likely candidates to come into the lineup, if Pereira does shake things up.
Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted lineup vs Everton: (5-3-2): Johnstone; Tchatchoua, Krejčí, Toti, Agbadou, S Bueno, H Bueno; André, João Gomes, Munetsi; Strand Larsen, Arokodare.
Wolverhampton Wanderers player to watch vs Everton
Tolu Arokodare, who has joined from Genk for around £24 million, scored 24 goals in Belgium last season, so can he open his account in old gold on Tuesday night?
Everton team news
David Moyes went strong against Mansfield in round two, so will surely do similar here too.
Séamus Coleman will captain the side while Adam Aznou could make his debut at left-back; Jarrad Branthwaite is still sidelined, but is poised to return to action soon.
Further forward, Tyler Dibling joined from Southampton for a whopping £40 million, but is yet to force his way into the Premier League lineup, but will be given a chance to stake a claim, as will fellow new recruit Thierno Barry, aiming to get off the mark for the Blues.
Everton predicted lineup vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: (4-3-3): Travers; Coleman, O'Brien, Keane, Aznou; Garner, Iroegbunam, Alcaraz, McNeil, Dibling; Barry.
Everton player to watch vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Carlos Alcaraz has rather become the forgotten man in Everton's team, due to the excitement around summer singings, but he could be their main attacking threat at Molineux on Tuesday.
Wolves vs Everton prediction
We are backing Everton for victory in this Carabao Cup tie, likely to defeat Wolves once again, given the miserable mood at exists at Molineux right now: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Everton.
Wolves vs Everton FAQs - Carabao Cup
How to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton in the Carabao Cup on TV channel?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports+
- USA: CBS Sports Network & Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton in the Carabao Cup on live streaming?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton in the Carabao Cup?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton takes place on Tuesday 23 September 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PDT).