Everton vs Manchester United Preview

• Draw or Everton win
• Beto to score

Everton and Manchester United meet in a high-stakes Premier League clash at Goodison Park, with both teams surprisingly occupying the bottom half of the table.

David Moyes’ return has transformed Everton into one of the league’s most in-form sides, while Ruben Amorim’s United are spiraling downward, struggling for results and hit by an injury crisis.

With just one point separating the sides, Everton could widen the gap and pile even more pressure on United with a win, while the visitors are desperate to end a two-game league losing streak.

Everton: From Relegation Contenders to European Dreamers?

Few could have predicted Everton’s remarkable turnaround since David Moyes rejoined the club.

After starting 2025 in a relegation battle, they have now become one of the Premier League’s most in-form teams, collecting 13 points from their last six matches (W4, D1, L1) – more than any other side in that period!

Why Everton Fans Are Optimistic

• Best attacking form of the season – 12 goals in their last five league games (compared to just 11 in the first 16).
• Strong at Goodison Park – lost just one of their last five home league matches (W3, D1, L1).
• Moyes has revitalized key players, including Beto, who has netted four goals in five matches under his leadership.

This is Everton’s final-ever meeting with Manchester United at Goodison Park, as they will move to their new stadium next season. A win here would be the perfect send-off against a club that has historically dominated this fixture.

Recent Form (Last Five Matches in All Competitions)

• Premier League: Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton – W
• Premier League: Everton 2-2 Liverpool – D
• FA Cup: Everton 0-2 Bournemouth – L
• Premier League: Everton 2-1 Brentford – W
• Premier League: West Ham 1-2 Everton – W

Key Player: Beto

• Scored four goals in five league games under Moyes.
• Had only managed four in 42 games under Sean Dyche.
• Has the physicality to trouble United’s injury-hit defence.

Manchester United: Another Must-Win Game for Amorim

United’s disastrous season continues, with two straight league defeats leaving them just one point above Everton in 15th place. For a club that expected a top-four challenge, their current form is hugely concerning.

Why United Fans Are Worried

• Lost eight of 14 league games under Ruben Amorim.
• Worst league standing this late into a season since 2013/14.
• Injury crisis – 12 first-team players were absent last weekend.
• Haven’t won an away league game in 2025.

However, Manchester United have won six consecutive competitive H2Hs against Everton, and they will be desperate to extend that run to avoid falling deeper into the bottom half.

Recent Form (Last Five Matches in All Competitions)

• Premier League: Tottenham 2-1 Manchester United – L
• FA Cup: Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City – W
• Premier League: Manchester United 1-3 Chelsea – L
• Premier League: Brighton 3-1 Manchester United – L
• Premier League: Manchester United 2-0 Wolves – W

Key Player: Joshua Zirkzee

• Last scored in the league in December – a brace against Everton (4-0).
• Needs to step up in the absence of key attackers.
• Could exploit Everton’s sometimes vulnerable defence.

Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Meetings)

Key Trends

• Manchester United have won six straight competitive H2Hs.
• Everton’s last home win vs. United came in April 2022 (1-0).
• The last three meetings at Goodison Park have seen both teams score.

Tactical Insights

Everton’s Approach

• Direct attacking play – targeting United’s weakened defence.
• Use Beto’s physical presence to unsettle United’s backline.
• Defensive discipline to exploit United’s lack of confidence.

Manchester United’s Approach

• Counter-attacks on the flank through Garnacho.
• Tighten up defensively after conceding five goals in their last two league matches.
• Zirkzee to act as a focal point in the absence of other attacking options.

Match Prediction

Everton’s superior form, home advantage, and the resurgence under Moyes gives them the edge, especially against a United team that is struggling badly and has an injury-ravaged squad.

However, United do have a strong record in this fixture, and Amorim will be desperate to avoid a third straight league defeat.

Final Score Prediction: Everton 2-1 Manchester United

• Everton to continue their strong home form.
• United’s defensive frailties to be exposed.
• Beto to score again under Moyes.

If Everton win, they leapfrog United in the table, piling more pressure on Amorim. If United manage a result, it might buy their manager some much-needed breathing space in what has been a disastrous campaign so far.

For more info on this game, you may also visit:
Everton v Man Utd, 2024/25 | Premier League