The Liverpool-based club, under new ownership last season, reinstated their legend Moyes as head coach. As a result, they finished with 48 points in a comfortable thirteenth place. Now, they are consistently fighting for a long-awaited return to European competitions. However, they recently lost 1-2 to both Liverpool and West Ham in recent rounds.
The Manchester giants had a disappointing 2024/2025 season—only third place in the Premier League and not a single trophy. This season, there were also difficulties, including an early exit from the Champions League after suffering a pair of defeats to old rivals Real Madrid. However, in March, they won the League Cup with a victory over Arsenal. They have also closed the gap at the top of the domestic league, drawing level on points after winning their head-to-head clash. They continued to secure victories, albeit narrowly: 1-0 against Burnley in the Premier League and 2-1 over Southampton in the cup.
Moyes’ charges currently have a positive ratio: 1.21 goals scored per game—the same as conceded. The Premier League title contenders are truly impressive: averaging two goals scored per match and conceding only 0.88.
Previous Matches: Everton vs Manchester City
Everton last beat City in 2017. Since then, City have allowed only two draws, winning the rest of the encounters.
The visitors know that any slip-up is unacceptable. We back them with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.73).
Everton vs Manchester City: Key Statistics and Trends
Everton have won three of their last seven matches
47% of Everton’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.41 goals per match
Manchester City have won six consecutive games
48% of Manchester City’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.88 goals per match
Everton vs Manchester City: Probable Starting Lineups
Everton play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Pickford – Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, O’Brien – Garner, Gueye – Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, McNeil – Beto. Besides the long-term injured Grealish, Branthwaite is also out.
Manchester City play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Donnarumma – O’Riley, Guehi, Khusanov, Mateus Nunes – Rodri, Bernardo Silva – Doku, Cherki, Semenyo – Haaland. The only absentee is Gvardiol.
