Everton vs Man Utd – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Red Devils have won four of their last five matches. The Toffees have won three of their last 11 EPL fixtures. United have won five of the last seven league clashes between the clubs.             

Everton Form

After a run of just one win in six matches, Everton have strung together some improved form. They’ve won two of their last five league matches and sit comfortably in ninth place in the table. They drew 1-1 at home to Sunderland before losing on penalties in the FA Cup. A 1-0 win followed at Aston Villa despite being outshot 18-9.          

A 1-1 home draw vs Leeds was a poor result. They went to Brighton and grabbed a 97^th equaliser in a 1-1 draw. David Moyes’ side went to Fulham and won 2-1 having trailed 1-0 after 74 minutes. Their last match saw a 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth despite putting up 2.94 xG.

Everton Team News

Jack Grealish is out injured and has undergone surgery. On-loan winger Tyrique George could start down the left flank. Seamus Coleman has returned from injury and could be on the bench.

Jake O’Brien is suspended in defence after being red-carded in the last match. Nathan Patterson is set to deputise at right back, whilst midfielder James Garner is another option.

Everton Motivation

The Toffees will hope to cause an upset. They will play to win at home, though a draw is a good result on paper.

Moyes’ side won’t be concerned by possession numbers. They will look to close off spaces for Man Utd to use their fast breaks.

Man Utd Form

United have played five matches under Michael Carrick with four wins and one draw. Prior to his appointment, they had just one win in seven matches to their name. The result improvement sees them sitting in fifth place with a game in hand. Carrick’s first match saw a 2-0 home win vs Man City with 2.27 xG and six big chances created

A shock 3-2 win at Arsenal came after a late winner. A 94th-minute sealed a 3-2 home win over Fulham 3-2. United beat Tottenham 2-0 as they faced ten men for an hour. Their last match saw a 96th-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw at West Ham.

Man Utd Team News

Man Utd are still missing three players for this match. Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt are all set to return in March.

Michael Carrick may find a way to get Benjamin Sesko into the starting XI. Matheus Cunha is perhaps the man most likely to drop down to the bench.

Man Utd Motivation

United are full of confidence and will go all out to win this match and return to the top four.

They will go to Everton and try to control the game. An attacking approach is expected, but they will also sit deep and counter attack at pace in same periods of the match.

Key Stats

• Everton have lost 5 of their last 7 EPL matches vs Man Utd
• Everton have lost 3 of their last 5 home league matches
• Man Utd have won 4 of their last 5 matches
• Man Utd’s Sesko has scored 5 goals in his last 241 minutes of football

Verdict

I see United winning this match as Everton tend to struggle at their new stadium.

Best Bet: Man Utd win at 1.91

Alternate Bet: Man Utd win and Both Teams to Score at 3.40

Goalscorer Tip: Sesko to score anytime at 2.85