The Premier League matchday 31 fixture between Everton and Manchester United will take place on 23 February at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Everton vs Manchester United: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Everton
Last week, Everton hosted Bournemouth at their own ground and lost 1:2. As a result, their six-match unbeaten run in the league came to an end, during which the club recorded two wins and four draws. It was also the first time in seven matchdays that the team conceded more than once. Everton currently sit eighth and are seven points off the European places. The club’s matches are also among the lowest-scoring in the Premier League, with an average of 2.25 goals per game.
- Both teams scored in seven of the club’s previous eight league matches.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in six of Everton’s last seven Premier League games.
- On home soil, Everton have a six-match winless run in the Premier League (three draws and three defeats).
Potential Everton Lineup (4-5-1)*
Jordan Pickford – Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Jake O'Brien, Vitaliy Mykolenko – James Garner, Iliman Ndiaye, Idrissa Gueye, Tyrique George, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – Thierno Barry.
Forward Jack Grealish is out for the rest of the season with an injury. Defender Jake O'Brien will miss the match through suspension.
Manchester United
Manchester United fell one step short of winning five consecutive league matches. After four straight victories, the club went away to West Ham and had to settle for a 1:1 draw. In fact, the visitors could have lost, but they snatched a late equaliser in the 96th minute. As a result, Manchester United’s unbeaten run in the Premier League has extended to nine matches (five wins and four draws). Ahead of this matchday, Manchester United were in fourth place, just one point clear of the nearest chasers. Matches involving the team have been among the most entertaining in the division, with an average of 3.2 goals scored per game.
- Both teams scored in 11 of the Mancunians’ previous 14 league matches.
- Manchester United have lost only once in their last 10 away Premier League matches (four wins and five draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 10 of the team’s previous 12 Premier League away games.
Potential Manchester United Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Senne Lammens – Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot – Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro – Amad Diallo, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes – Bryan Mbeumo.
Defender Matthijs de Ligt and midfielders Patrick Dorgu and Mason Mount are sidelined with injuries.
Referee
Darren England (England)
Matches – 15 (the Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 58;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 20%.
Everton vs Manchester United: Match Prediction
The upcoming clash promises to deliver entertainment and goals. Both sides have been scoring regularly in this calendar year. The home team go into the match on a nine-game scoring run in the league, while the visitors have found the net in 14 consecutive Premier League fixtures.
At the same time, both opponents have consistently run into problems at the back. Everton cannot get their game going at their new stadium and have gone six straight league matches there without a win. Moreover, the club have conceded in every one of those home fixtures. Manchester United last kept a clean sheet away from home in the Premier League in March last year. It is also worth noting that both teams scored in the last five home matches for the Merseyside outfit in the Premier League, as well as in 11 of the Mancunians’ previous away league games.
Prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* For each team, the starting XI listed is from their most recent match in this competition.
