The Premier League round 31 match 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 and lost 1:2. As a result, their six-match unbeaten run in the league came to an end, a stretch that brought two wins and four draws. It was also the first time in seven rounds that the club had conceded more than once. Everton currently sit ninth and are eight points adrift of the European places. In addition, the hosts' matches are among the lowest-scoring in the Premier League, with an average of 2.25 goals scored.
- 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.
- At home, the hosts are on 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 due to suspension.
Manchester United
Manchester United fell just short of a fifth straight league win. After winning four matches in a row, the club travelled to West Ham United and had to settle for a 1:1 draw. The visitors could have lost, but they snatched a point with a 96th-minute equaliser. As a result, Manchester United's unbeaten run in the Premier League has extended to nine matches (five wins and four draws). After all matches in this round, Manchester United are fifth, but trail fourth-placed Chelsea only on tie-breakers. Matches involving the side have been among the most entertaining in the league, with an average of 3.2 goals scored.
- Both teams scored in 11 of the Mancunians' previous 14 league matches.
- Manchester United have lost just once in their last 10 away Premier League games (four wins and five draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 10 of the team's previous 12 away matches in the Premier League.
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, as well as midfielders Patrick Dorgu and Mason Mount, are sidelined with injuries.
Referee
Darren England (England)
Matches – 15 (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 fixture promises plenty of entertainment and goals. Both teams have been scoring regularly this calendar year. The home team go into the match on a nine-game scoring run in the league. Meanwhile, the visitors have found the net in 14 straight Premier League matches.
At the same time, both sides have had consistent issues at the back. Everton have been unable to get to grips with life at their new stadium and have failed to win there in six consecutive league matches. They have also conceded in every one of those home games. Manchester United last kept a clean sheet away from home in the Premier League in March last year. We should also note that both teams scored in the hosts' last five home matches in the Premier League, as well as in the visitors' previous 11 away league games.
Prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* For each team, the starting XI from its previous match in this competition is listed.
