Premier League 2024-2025: Everton vs Man City Prediction

Everton

Home Team
9%
VS

Man City

Away Team
83%
Draw: 8%
Over 2.5: 54%
Under 2.5: 46%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 32 23 7 2 74 31 43 76
2 Arsenal 32 17 12 3 57 27 30 63
3 Newcastle 32 18 5 9 61 40 21 59
4 Nott'm Forest 32 17 6 9 51 38 13 57
5 Man City 32 16 7 9 62 42 20 55
6 Chelsea 32 15 9 8 56 39 17 54
7 Aston Villa 32 15 9 8 49 46 3 54
8 Bournemouth 32 13 9 10 52 40 12 48
9 Fulham 32 13 9 10 47 43 4 48
10 Brighton 32 12 12 8 51 49 2 48
11 Brentford 32 12 7 13 52 48 4 43
12 Crystal Palace 32 11 10 11 41 45 -4 43
13 Everton 32 8 14 10 34 38 -4 38
14 Man United 32 10 8 14 38 45 -7 38
15 Tottenham 32 11 4 17 60 49 11 37
16 Wolves 32 10 5 17 47 61 -14 35
17 West Ham 32 9 8 15 36 54 -18 35
18 Ipswich 32 4 9 19 33 67 -34 21
19 Leicester 32 4 6 22 27 72 -45 18
20 Southampton 32 2 4 26 23 77 -54 10

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Everton

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.71
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.79
# Clean Sheets: 1

Man City

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.55
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.07
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

Manchester City holds a commanding 83.0% probability of winning their upcoming clash against Everton, with the game likely to see over 2.5 goals scored, given a 54.0% probability. As it stands, Manchester City is in the 5th position in the Premier League, while Everton is in the 13th spot, both teams vying for crucial points in their respective battles for Champions League qualification and league survival.

Match Analysis

In their recent performances, Everton has shown resilience, collecting a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three encounters. They managed an impressive away victory against Nottingham Forest, a hard-fought draw at home against Arsenal, and a narrow away defeat to league leaders Liverpool. Notably, Everton's average of 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game in their last five outings reflects a capable attacking side with a solid defensive record in recent matches. Their expected goals metrics, 1.707 scored and 0.79 conceded, indicate a team that has been creating and limiting quality chances. Conversely, Manchester City has been in good form, securing two wins and a draw in their last three matches. A dominant 5-2 home victory against Crystal Palace and a confident 2-0 win over Leicester highlight their attacking prowess, although a goalless draw against Manchester United suggests room for improvement in breaking down robust defenses. City's average of 1.6 goals scored per game in the last five matches, alongside 1.2 conceded, illustrates their offensive strength, though their defensive solidity might be tested. Their expected goals of 1.548 scored and 1.068 conceded further validate their ability to control games.

Final Prediction

Manchester City is favored due to their superior league position and recent form, coupled with their ability to score prolifically and maintain defensive discipline. A key factor to watch during the game will be City's attacking fluency against Everton’s stout defense, as both teams aim to capitalize on their current form to achieve their season objectives.