Manchester City vs Everton prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 26, 2024
As part of the 18th round of the English Premier League, Manchester City will face Everton. The match is scheduled for Thursday, December 26, with a 13:30 Central European Time kick-off. My betting suggestion focuses on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
The catastrophic slump for the defending English champions continues. Pep Guardiola's side has dropped to 7th place in the table and is now out of the title race.
Manchester City trails league leaders Liverpool by 12 points, having played one more match. It seems that Guardiola's main goal now will be securing a place in the Champions League. Otherwise, this season could turn out to be the most disappointing one for City in the past decade.
Under Sean Dyche, Everton remains close to the relegation zone. A recent change in management could bring about changes, possibly affecting the coach as well.
Playing a defensive style, the Toffees have managed to hold their own in recent matches, drawing with Chelsea and Arsenal. They currently sit in 15th place in the standings.
Match Facts
- Manchester City has lost three consecutive matches.
- Everton has conceded goals in only one of their last six games.
- Manchester City averages 1.6 goals per game at home, while Everton averages 0.2 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Guardiola, Lewis, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Silva, Foden, Doku, Haaland.
- Everton: Pickford, Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Doucoure, Gueye, Mangala, Ndiaye, Harrison, Calvert-Lewin.
H2H
Everton has not beaten Manchester City in nearly eight years.
Prediction
The visitors will play their typical defensive style and rely on counter-attacks. I believe City will find their moments and break their losing streak. My bet is on a home win with a -1 goal handicap.
