Everton vs Manchester United: can Manchester United climb back into fourth place?
Everton and Manchester United face off in Matchday 27 of the English Premier League. The game will take place on Monday, February 23, with kick-off at 21:00 CET. I have a betting tip for this fixture.
Everton vs Manchester United: match facts and head-to-head
- Everton have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches.
- Manchester United are unbeaten in five consecutive games: four wins and one draw.
- Manchester United have scored in 15 straight matches. The last time they failed to find the net was against Everton.
- Everton are currently on a nine-match scoring streak.
- At home, Everton are winless in six consecutive matches.
- Away from home, Manchester United are unbeaten in four games: three draws and one win.
- Everton have won 28% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, compared to 14% for Manchester United.
- In 36% of their games this season, Manchester United have scored in both halves.
- Everton defeated Manchester United 1–0 in their most recent meeting.
Everton vs Manchester United: match preview
Everton sit in mid-table and have produced solid, if unspectacular, results. The Toffees have collected 37 points from 26 matches and currently occupy ninth place. They have lost just one of their last five games, winning two and drawing two. Everton are comfortably positioned in the standings. Relegation appears unlikely, yet a push for European qualification would be a significant challenge.
Manchester United appointed Michael Carrick, and he has managed to transform the team’s momentum. Under the new manager, United have put together an impressive run, going five matches unbeaten and winning four of them. The Red Devils are firmly in the race for a UEFA Champions League spot. They have 45 points after 26 matches and a game in hand. A victory over Everton would see them climb into fourth place.
Probable line-ups
- Everton: Pickford; Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry
- Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Prediction
United are in excellent form and full of confidence. However, they face a resilient and well-organised opponent. I suggest backing both teams to score in this match.
