The Matchday 26 Premier League encounter between Everton and Manchester United will take place on February 22 at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Everton vs. Manchester United: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Everton
Last season, the Liverpool side maintained their Premier League status with a late-season surge, remaining unbeaten in five consecutive matches (4 wins and 1 draw). Recently, they have matched this performance in the league, climbing to 14th place in the standings and distancing themselves by 13 points from the relegation zone. Notably, David Moyes' team defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 away in the last round.
- At least one team failed to score in 12 of Everton's last 16 Premier League games.
- The club has not lost in 9 of their last 12 league matches (5 wins and 4 draws).
- Everton have not been defeated in the first half in their last seven Premier League games (4 wins and 3 draws).
Predicted lineup for Everton (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford – Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarred Branthwaite – Idrissa Gueye, James Garner – Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrøm – Beto Gomes.
Defenders Nathan Patterson and Seamus Coleman, midfielders Orel Mangala and Dwight McNeil, forwards Armando Broja, Iliman Ndiaye, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Youssef Chermiti will miss the match due to injuries.
Manchester United
The team enters this match after two consecutive defeats, both without scoring. First, they lost 0-2 at home to Crystal Palace, followed by a 0-1 away defeat to Tottenham. The club continues to set new negative records: for the first time since the 1973/74 season, they have suffered 12 defeats in the first 25 league matches. Ruben Amorim's side has dropped to 15th place but maintains a significant 12-point cushion from the bottom three.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 7 of Manchester United's last 10 Premier League matches.
- The club has won only two of their last nine league games (1 draw and 6 losses).
- United have not won the first half in their last 12 league matches (7 draws and 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
Andre Onana – Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt – Patrick Dorgu, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes – Joshua Zirkzee, Alejandro Garnacho – Rasmus Højlund.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Altay Bayındır, defenders Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, and Jonny Evans, as well as midfielder Mason Mount and forward Kobbie Mainoo, are unavailable.
Referee
Andy Madley (England)
Matches – 12 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 48;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 17%.
Everton vs. Manchester United: Match Prediction
Manchester United previously performed well against Liverpool sides in the league. However, this season, the team is showing the worst performance in the Premier League since its inception. A managerial change has only led to a decline in the standings, and players report confusion over Ruben Amorim's strategy. Interestingly, in the last match, the Portuguese coach included youth players with no experience on the bench, led by veteran Victor Lindelöf, in an attempt to improve the game.
I believe Everton will at least not lose this match. Unlike Manchester United, the managerial change has benefited them. With David Moyes, the club is unbeaten in five consecutive Premier League matches. Moreover, the team has won two of their last three home games in the league and drew with Liverpool. Meanwhile, Manchester United has won only two of their last ten away league matches (4 draws and 4 losses).
My prediction: Everton with a handicap (0)
