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With Premier League survival and European qualification hopes on the line, Everton and Manchester United collide at Goodison Park on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in a midday showdown. David Moyes’ revitalised Toffees have soared above their visitors in the table, while Ruben Amorim’s struggling United side search for much-needed consistency.

Interesting Fact:

Everton have not beaten Manchester United in their last five meetings, losing all five without scoring.

Team Analysis

Everton

Since David Moyes’ return, Everton have transformed their season, moving away from relegation fears and now sitting 14th in the table. A 2-1 win at Crystal Palace extended their unbeaten run to five matches, and their form under Moyes has been exceptional.

Current Form:

🏆 Last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw
⚽ Last match: 2-1 win vs. Crystal Palace (A)

Key Players:

• Beto – Five Premier League goals, including two match-winners.
• Jack Harrison – A creative spark in Everton’s midfield.
• James Tarkowski – Leading Everton’s strong defensive resurgence.

Injuries & Suspensions:

❌ Iliman Ndiaye (MCL)
❌ Dwight McNeil (knee)
❌ Dominic Calvert-Lewin (muscle)
❌ Armando Broja (ankle)
❌ Youssef Chermiti (unspecified)

Home Form (Premier League):

🏟 Played: 13
✅ Wins: 4
🤝 Draws: 5
❌ Losses: 4

Everton are unbeaten in their last three home games and will aim to end their losing streak against United.

Manchester United

The Red Devils are enduring a nightmare season, sitting 15th in the table and coming off a 1-0 loss to Tottenham. Their defensive struggles and lack of goals have left them far behind the European places.

Current Form:

🏆 Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses
⚽ Last match: 0-1 loss vs. Tottenham (A)

Key Players:

• Bruno Fernandes – The team’s main playmaker, five league goals.
• Joshua Zirkzee – Needs to end his 12-game goal drought.
• Alejandro Garnacho – A key attacking threat for United.

Injuries & Suspensions:

❌ Amad Diallo (ankle)
❌ Kobbie Mainoo (unspecified)
❌ Mason Mount (thigh)
❌ Lisandro Martinez (foot)
❌ Luke Shaw (muscle)
❌ Jonny Evans (knee)

Away Form (Premier League):

🏟 Played: 12
✅ Wins: 3
🤝 Draws: 4
❌ Losses: 5

United have struggled away from home, winning just once in their last six road matches.

Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

✅ Manchester United 4-0 Everton – Dec 2024, Premier League
✅ Manchester United 3-0 Everton – Nov 2023, Premier League
✅ Manchester United 2-0 Everton – Apr 2023, Premier League
✅ Manchester United 3-1 Everton – Jan 2023, FA Cup
✅ Manchester United 2-1 Everton – Oct 2022, Premier League

🔹 Key Stats:

• United have won the last five meetings, scoring 13 goals while conceding just one.
• Everton have not scored against United in over 450 minutes of football.
• United could win three straight league games at Goodison Park for the first time since 2007.

Prediction:

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Everton 1-1 Manchester United

Everton’s improved form at home and United’s struggles point to a hard-fought draw.

Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: Yes
Everton have improved offensively, while United remain vulnerable.

📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
Neither side has been prolific in front of goal.

📌 Anytime Goalscorer: Beto
Everton’s striker has been their biggest attacking threat.

📌 Half-Time Result: Draw (0-0)
Both teams could play cautiously in the first half.

Possible Lineups

Everton (4-5-1)

GK: Jordan Pickford
DEF: O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko
MID: Lindstrom, Gueye, Garner, Alcaraz, Harrison
ST: Beto

Manchester United (3-4-3)

GK: André Onana
DEF: Dalot, Maguire, De Ligt
MID: Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu
ATT: Zirkzee, Hojlund, Garnacho

Half-Time Result Prediction:

🕒 Everton 0-0 Manchester United
A cagey first half with few chances expected.

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