On the disciplinary front, Everton’s tendency to commit fouls makes them prime candidates to exceed the 10 fouls mark once again. Although Wolves themselves are one of the league’s most cynical sides in this metric, Everton’s struggles in possession – averaging just 41% on the road – often sees them chasing the ball and making rash challenges.

Wolves have drawn 10+ fouls from their opponents in eight of their 14 home games, while Everton average 11.54 fouls per away game, committing 10 or more in 10 of their 13 away fixtures. This pattern has also been evident in their recent head-to-head meetings, with Everton surpassing this mark in six of their last eight encounters.

One player likely to play a central role in Everton’s attacking efforts is Beto, whose physicality and combative style regularly draw fouls from defenders. The Portuguese striker has been in fine form, netting five goals in his last six matches, and averages 1.85 fouls drawn per 90 minutes. He has won at least one foul in each of his last five appearances, making him a strong candidate to do so again.

Conversely, Wolves defender Santiago Bueno will likely be tasked with stopping Beto, a matchup that could see the Uruguayan centre back commit at least one foul.

Bueno averages 1.52 fouls per 90 minutes and has committed at least one foul in 16 of his last 18 starts, including each of his last five.

Everton, meanwhile, have displayed their own ill-discipline when playing away from home, averaging 2.23 cards per game on their travels. They have received at least one card in all but one of their 13 Premier League away fixtures, exceeding the two-card threshold in nine of those matches.

Wolves have a proven ability to draw fouls and bookings from their opponents at Molineux, with every visiting team picking up at least one card. In 10 of the 13 matches played at their home ground this season, the opposition has received two or more bookings, further strengthening the case for Everton to find themselves in trouble with the referee once again.

The appointment of Stuart Attwell as the match official only bolsters this selection. Having officiated Everton twice this season, he has shown them at least two cards on both occasions.

Everton’s midfield general Abdoulaye Doucouré is another player worth monitoring in the fouls market. He is one of the most aggressive players in the squad, averaging 1.7 fouls per 90 minutes, and has committed two or more fouls in four of his last six starts.

He will be facing a dynamic Wolves midfield (which excludes the suspended Matheus Cunha) that has drawn 19 fouls across their last four games, Doucouré is well placed to add to his tally.

Beto’s influence in Everton’s attack is growing, and he has become their primary goal threat in the absence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

The striker averages 2.87 shots per 90 minutes, with an impressive 1.69 on target, and has hit two or more shots on target in five of his last six matches, scoring five times in that span. His recent form suggests he is a strong candidate to continue testing Wolves’ goalkeeper.