Premier League: Everton vs. Man United Picks — Red Devils Poor Form to Continue at Goodison Park? (Feb 22)

A miserable start to life at Old Trafford for Ruben Amorim has shown no signs of stopping in recent weeks, and further misery was inflicted last weekend after a 1-0 defeat at Tottenham.

That defeat leaves the Red Devils just 12 points above the relegation places, and a European challenge looks firmly off the table at this stage.

Former United boss David Moyes has transformed Everton’s fortunes since returning to Goodison Park, and they come into this round chasing a fifth win in six Premier League matches.

Odds

United Unbeaten in Five Against Toffees

Despite their issues in recent seasons, Man United still boast a very impressive record against Everton. The Red Devils have won each of the last five clashes with the Toffees, and have kept clean sheets in the previous four. Their latest win was recorded by a 4-0 scoreline at Old Trafford in December.

Everton vs. Man United Key Stats

• Everton have picked up 13 Premier League points since Moyes returned to the club, no team has picked up more over that period.
• Man United have suffered 12 defeats in their 25 matches this season; their most at this stage of the campaign since 1973-74.
• United have lost eight of their last 12 EPL matches, only Leicester and Southampton have suffered more defeats over the same period.

Everton Team News

Abdoulaye Doucoure will be back in contention to start after serving his one-game ban. Iliman Ndiaye faces a late fitness test. However, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dwight McNeil both remain out.

Possible Lineup

J. Pickford (GK); J. O’Brien, J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite, V. Mykolenko, I. Gueye, A. Doucoure, J. Lindstrom, C. Alcaraz, Beto

Man United Team News

Amorim’s injury issues are mounting. Amad Diallo and Lisandro Martinez have both been ruled out for the season. No return date is set for Kobbie Mainoo, while Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Jonny Evans all remain unavailable.

Possible Lineup

A. Onana (GK); N. Mazraoui, H. Maguire, M. de Ligt, D. Dalot, B. Fernandes, Casemiro, P. Dorgu, J. Zirkzee, A. Garnacho, R. Hojlund

Everton vs. Man United Prop Picks

Only Wolves have conceded more goals from set-pieces in the Premier League this season. Given Everton’s physicality from corners, that is a clear angle of betting this weekend. James Tarkowski could be an interesting scoring angle.

Beto has also looked like a transformed figure since Moyes’ arrival, netting four in five EPL outings. His presence could be too much for an out-of-form United defense this weekend.

Everton vs. Man United Picks

There is very little to like about United’s chances this weekend, and the fact that they are so short in the betting does Everton a major disservice.

The Toffees have been excellent since Moyes’ return to the club, and the feel-good mood around Goodison Park looks set to continue in the early kick-off in the Premier League on Saturday.