Everton vs Man City prediction, stats, tips and team news | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola’s side head to Goodison Park aiming to ensure they stay in contention to secure a top-four finish, with the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United and Aston Villa providing stiff competition.

Although, it will be not be easy against a resurgent Everton who, at the time of writing, have suffered just two defeats in 11 league games since David Moyes’ return.

Man City & BTTS

Man City have prevailed on each of their last eight visits to Goodison Park since losing 4-0 in January 2017.

Although, Everton have found the net in 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches.

Omar Marmoush to score first

Omar Marmoush has made a fine start to life in England since making the switch from Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Egypt international has scored five goals in the last four Premier League matches in which Man City have found the net.

How both teams go into Everton vs Man City

Heading into the New Year, Everton looked set to endure another battle against relegation. That was until Moyes replaced Sean Dyche in the Goodison Park dugout.

Back for his second spell, the Scotsman has dragged the Toffees well away from danger, and their safety could be mathematically secured with a positive result here.

As for Man City, a battle just to reach the top four is the consequence of their mid-season slump that saw them fall well out of title contention.

All is not entirely lost this season, with the FA Cup still up for grabs – albeit they face a tricky test against high-flying Nottingham Forest in the last four.

However, ensuring their Champions League status will be the top priority for Guardiola, who is yet to oversee a campaign outside of Europe’s premier club competition during his managerial career.

Everton team news

Vitalii Mykolenko should be available after a thigh injury, but the game is likely to be too soon for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Meanwhile, Orel Mangala and Jesper Lindstrom remain long-term absentees.

Man City team news

The game may come too soon for the defensive duo of Manuel Akanji and John Stones, though their returns should not be far away.

Erling Haaland will also be unavailable with an ankle injury, while Nathan Ake and Rodri are also long-term absentees.

Everton vs Man City head-to-head

Man City are unbeaten in each of their last 16 meetings with Everton across all competitions, since a 4-0 defeat in January 2017.