Everton v Man Utd: Preview and Betting Tips | EPL 2025

The Toffees have won four of their last five league matches under David Moyes. United have won the last six clashes between these sides but have lost eight of their last 12 EPL matches.

Match: Everton v Man Utd
When: Saturday, 22 February 2025, 14:30
Where: Goodison Park

Everton Form

Everton sacked Sean Dyche with the side just a point above the drop zone. Since David Moyes came in, they have taken 13 points from six fixtures and are now above Man Utd in the table. His first match back in charge saw a 1-0 home loss to Aston Villa.

A 3-2 home win over Tottenham saw Everton lead 3-0 at half-time. A 1-0 win at Brighton followed with just 31% possession and a shot count of 16-3 for the Seagulls. They beat Leicester 4-0 before losing 2-0 to Bournemouth in the FA Cup. A last-gasp goal rescued a 2-2 draw vs Liverpool before winning 2-1 at Crystal Palace despite allowing 17 shots and four big chances to the Eagles.

Everton Team News

Moyes remains without strikers Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja. Iliman Ndiaye and Dwight McNeil are ruled out in wide areas. Central midfielder Orel Mangala is another absentee.

Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson are set to play no part at fullback whilst Abdoulaye Doucoure is back from suspension and will start. Carlos Alcaraz could move into a wider role with Jesper Lindstrom dropped.

Everton Motivation

Everton are playing with real confidence and won’t fear Man Utd. They will play to win in front of their fans.

Moyes’ side don’t need high possession numbers and they could focus on exploiting the gaps left by Man Utd.

Man Utd Form

Whilst United’s last ten matches have seen “just” three defeats, those losses have all come in the league. A 3-1 win over Southampton saw Amad Diallo bail them out with a late hattrick. They lost 3-1 at home to Brighton before scoring late to bear Rangers 2-1 in the Europa League.

A 1-0 win at Fulham came in a dull affair before beating FCSB 2-0 in the Europa League in Romania. A 2-0 home loss to Crystal Palace continued their misery in league action. Although they beat Leicester 2-1 in the FA Cup, they lost their last match 1-0 at Tottenham in the league as they allowed 2.23 xG and 23 shots.

Man Utd Team News

Ruben Amorim should have Christian Eriksen and Leny Yoro available after illness. Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are still absent and Kobbie Mainoo will play no part either.

Lisandro Martinez and key man Amad Diallo won’t play again this season. Toby Collyer and Manuel Ugarte need late fitness tests so Casemiro may get another opportunity.

Man Utd Motivation

United’s confidence is very low and they have some key injuries, not least to Amad Diallo. They will play to win this match.

Amorim’s side can’t care too much about playing style right now. They need to find a way to grind out a win as they did at Fulham.

Key Stats

Everton have won 4 of their last 5 league matches

Everton have lost just 2 of their last 11 home league matches (4 clean sheets)

Man Utd have lost just 3 of their last 4 EPL matches

Man Utd have won just 2 of their 10 away league matches (failed to score in 5)

Man Utd have won their last 6 matches vs Everton (14-2 aggregate)

Verdict

Everton are favourites for this one despite their injuries. United have a great record in this fixture but they’re struggling in all departments right now.

Best Bet: Everton win at 2.50
Alternate Bet: Everton win/draw double chance + Under 3.5 goals at 1.80
Goalscorer Tip: Beto to score anytime at 2.60