Manchester United will try to get back to looking like a title contender when it hosts Everton on Saturday in an English Premier League match at Old Trafford. Manchester United (4-1-1) has plenty of scoring power with Crisitiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood, but the defense is banged up. Ronaldo had the winner with about 30 seconds left in injury time in Wednesday’s 2-1 Champions League victory against Villareal. Everton (4-1-1) is level on points with United, and the teams played to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their last meeting at Old Trafford in February. The Toffees took a 2-0 win against Norwich last weekend despite missing top scorers Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison, and they are likely to be missing again Saturday.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m ET in Manchester, England. Caesars Sportsbook lists Man U as the -205 betting favorite (risk $205 to win $100) in the latest Manchester United vs. Everton odds, with Everton the +625 underdog. A draw is priced at +320 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before you lock in your Everton vs. Manchester United picks or make any English Premier League predictions, you have to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated more than $36,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has taken a close look at the Everton vs. Manchester United matchup and just revealed his expert EPL picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s Premier League picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Manchester United vs. Everton:
- Manchester United vs. Everton: Man United -1.5 (+130)
- Manchester United vs. Everton over-under: 2.5 goals
- Manchester United vs. Everton money line: Man U -205, Everton +625, Draw +320
- MAN: Cristiano Ronaldo is averaging a league-high 5.7 shots and 2.3 on target per 90 minutes
- EVE: Abdoulaye Doucoure (146) leads the league and Allan (144) is third in defensive pressures
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Why you should back Manchester United
The Red Devils lost last weekend despite having 60 percent possession and a 28-7 advantage in shots. The Red Devils are second in the EPL in shots on target (34) and tied for second with 13 goals. Fernandes leads the team with four goals, with three coming in the opener, and Ronaldo has been the focal point since his return. The Portuguese superstar has scored three times in three league matches, and Greenwood also has three goals.
Paul Pogba leads the league with seven assists, with no other player posting more than three so far this season. Captain Harry Maguire is out and Luke Shaw’s status is unclear, so the back line could be an issue Saturday, but veteran David de Gea has been steady in net. The Red Devils are tied for third-fewest shots allowed (64) and de Gea has saved 17 of the 21 shots on target.
Why you should back Everton
The Toffees will be the fresher team, with Man U coming off the Champions League grind Wednesday, and they have scored 12 goals this season. Without Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison, who were not included in their national teams’ rosters at the club’s request, the team could have trouble scoring. But Demarai Gray is tied with Calvert-Lewin for the team lead in goals with three and Andros Townsend has scored twice. Salomon Rondon has 35 goals in five Premier League seasons, so an attack that has scored 12 goals in six games could have some success.
Everton is third in the league in percentage of shots on target (34.6), and United has allowed five goals in the six matches. Three of the last five meetings between these teams have ended in draws, and Manchester United is facing pressure after the Aston Villa loss. Toffees manager Rafa Benitez is a master tactician, and he might be apt to sit back and defend while hoping for something on the counter-attack.
How to make EPL picks for Manchester United vs. Everton
Green has examined the likely lineups and looked closely at the Manchester United vs. Everton match from all sides. He is leaning over on the goal total and has two confident best bets and complete analysis of this English Premier League match. He’s only sharing those EPL picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Everton vs. Manchester United? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Everton vs. Manchester United, all from the European soccer expert who has generated more than $36,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.
