Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Manchester United and Everton who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Struggling Everton are in for a tough assignment, when going up against Manchester United on Saturday at Old Trafford. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take anything from this encounter.
Ranked as number 6 in the Premier League standings, The Red Devils, have so far collected 44 points this season, while Everton collected 25 points. This puts them up as number 16 after 27 rounds.
Form: Manchester United vs Everton
Manchester United Form
Manchester United are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Fulham by a 1-2 score, before winning 0-1 against Nottingham Forest. They were back on the losing side in a 3-1 defeat against Manchester City. Manchester United won three of their previous six matches at Old Trafford in the Premier League. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring 11 goals to ten against.
Everton Form
Everton were only able to claim two points from their last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Crystal Palace, followed by another draw. This time it ended 1-1 against Brighton, before going down in a 1-3 defeat against West Ham. Everton only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Premier League. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by eight goals to four.
Betting stats and facts for Manchester United and Everton
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Manchester United and Everton. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Manchester United have scored in the last 11 matches in a row
- In the last 8 Manchester United matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Manchester United home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 matches Manchester United played in the Premier League, both teams scored
- In 9 of the last 11 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Everton have not won the last 10 matches in a row in the Premier League
- Everton have not won 13 of the last 14 matches
- In 11 of the last 12 Everton away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Everton away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Everton matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Manchester United vs Everton
Jarrad Branthwaite shows decent form right now for Everton, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Premier League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Manchester United, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Rasmus Hoejlund also look a nice prospect as he scored five goals in his last six Premier League matches.
Betting markets: Manchester United vs Everton
Full-time result
Manchester United won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing five as well. Everton won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost three in this run. Manchester United have not lost to Everton in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Manchester United scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Everton got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Manchester United games Everton managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Manchester United were first on target in nine of their last 10 outings. Manchester United have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with Everton.
Total goals
Manchester United saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Everton, who managed to score 0.7 times in those matches. Manchester United were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 9 matches.
Recommended tip: Manchester United vs Everton
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Manchester United and Everton seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Premier League match.