In today’s Premier League action, Everton faces a challenging task as they host Manchester City. The Toffees, looking to recover from recent setbacks, will aim to pull clear of the relegation zone, while Manchester City seeks to maintain their position in the top tier of the standings.
Team Form
Everton comes into this match with two consecutive defeats, including a loss in the EFL Cup against Fulham and a Premier League defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur. Despite these setbacks, their previous form was impressive, indicating potential for a strong bounce-back performance. Manchester City, currently fifth in the league, has had a mixed bag of results with one win in their last six league matches but have managed four wins and a draw in their last five games across all competitions.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- The last six meetings between Everton and Manchester City have seen a total of 16 goals scored.
- Everton has secured four wins in their last five Premier League matches.
- Manchester City has maintained a clean sheet in five of their last six encounters with Everton across all competitions.
- The Cityzens have scored at least two goals in six of their last seven away matches against Everton.
- Manchester City has dominated recent history, winning 11 of their last 12 matches against Everton.
Team News and Tactics:
Everton will miss key players Idrissa Gueye and Abdoulaye Doucoure due to injuries and will likely adopt a 4-5-1 formation with Jordan Pickford in goal and Dominic Calvert-Lewin leading the attack. Manchester City, with no major injury concerns, is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring strong midfield control and attacking threats from players like Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish.
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Prediction
Given both teams’ recent form and historical performances, Manchester City appears to have the upper hand in this fixture. Everton’s struggle to maintain consistency and City’s strong attacking prowess suggest an away win for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Predicted Score: Everton 1-3 Manchester City
Betting Tips
- Result: Manchester City to win.
- Total Goals Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals.
- Manchester City to Score First: Yes.
- Anytime Goalscorer: Julian Alvarez or Phil Foden (based on final lineup confirmation).