Everton vs Manchester City Predictions

Although the last outing between the two sides ended in a draw. Both teams will be looking to steal those crucial three points here. Manchester City are likely to defeat Everton.

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool

Date: Saturday, 19^th April 2025

Time: 3 pm Nigerian time

Seeking to strengthen their grip on a top-five spot in the Premier League, Manchester City travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday afternoon.

The Citizens were left frustrated the last time that they butted heads with the Toffees in December when they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

Head-to-head:

• Everton have won 18 of the 55 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Manchester City have recorded 26 victories.
• The remaining 11 clashes ended in draws.
• Everton are winless in their last 15 EPL games against Man City.
• The Toffees have drawn their last four home Premier League matches.
• Man City have scored 10 goals in the last five league games against Everton.
• 9 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 2 goals.

Form:

• Everton in the League: D-D-L-D-W
• Everton in all competitions: D-D-L-D-W
• Manchester City in the League: L-D-W-D-W
• Manchester City in all competitions: D-W-W-D-W

Team News:

• Everton will be without the services of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jesper Lindstrom, and Orel Mangala as they are injured.
• Erling Haaland, John Stones, Rodri and a couple of more players have injuries and will not be in action for the Cityzens. Phil Foden and Ederson’s availability depends on their match fitness.

Player(s) to watch:

• Iliman Ndiaye was the sole reason that the Toffees were able to secure a crucial draw against the Cityzens previously this season. Iliman Ndiaye scored a crucial equaliser to help his side. Along with the help of his teammates, he can deliver a good performance. He has scored seven goals in 27 league games. The number does not look very big, but his goals have been impactful for Everton this season.
• Omar Marmoush will have a big role to play in the absence of Erling Haaland. Omar Marmoush joined Man City after the halfway point of the season and has done well for the side. He has played in 10 Premier League games and scored six goals. He will be looking to add to his tally. The 26-year-old does have the calibre to lead his side to a win and help them secure three points.