Bruno Fernandes and Carlos Alcaraz (Photos by Getty Images)
Everton and Manchester United will face each other this Saturday, February 22, at Goodison Park. It’s an interesting matchup with both teams having tough seasons in the Premier League. The game will start at 7:30 a.m. ET and be broadcast on USA Network.
Here is my Everton vs. Manchester United prediction and EPL odds for today’s match.
I’m backing Everton ML and Both Teams to Score in the Everton vs. Manchester United match.
Everton has shown significant improvement this season upon David Moyes’ return.
Since his arrival, the team has secured four wins and one draw in six matches, compared to the three victories achieved by Sean Dyche in the previous 19 games. Everton is in 14th place with 30 points, 13 points clear of the relegation zone.
Their most recent win was against Crystal Palace (1-2), with goals from Beto and Carlos Alcaraz, who has proven to be crucial for Moyes.
The changes made by Moyes have revitalized the team from a rigid defense to a more dynamic structure that has improved on both offense and defense.
This tactical evolution has allowed players like Vitalii Mykolenko to contribute more offensively, creating overloads and goal-scoring opportunities. Without a doubt, he is a player Manchester United will need to keep a close eye on.
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Manchester United is going through a difficult season in the Premier League. The team sits in 15th place in the standings, having played 25 matches with a 8-12-5 record. They have scored 28 goals and conceded 35.
The season began with Erik ten Hag in charge. However, after a series of poor results, he was dismissed on October 28, 2024. Ruud van Nistelrooy took over as interim coach and on November 11, 2024, Ruben Amorim was appointed as the head coach.
Since Amorim’s arrival, the team has struggled to improve its performance. In his first 13 league matches in charge, Manchester United has gone 4-7-2.
Offensively, Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes are the team’s top scorers across all competitions, with nine goals each. Fernandes also stands out as the leading assist provider, with 11 assists.
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It could be a great match as both teams need to win. However, I see Everton as a slight favorite in this duel.
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