Preview & Prediction: Manchester City FC vs Everton FC

On February 10th, 2024, a highly anticipated Premier League match will take place between Manchester City FC and Everton FC. Their most recent encounter resulted in a draw, with each team scoring a single goal. Historical data from their last 36 matches shows that Manchester City has the upper hand, with 19 victories compared to Everton’s 11, and the remaining 6 games ending in a draw.

In terms of form, both teams are performing admirably, with Manchester City showing excellent form on home turf, and Everton also putting up strong performances in away games. Matches between these two have seen an average of 2.61 goals, and both teams scoring occurred in 50% of these encounters.

Taking this season’s Premier League achievements into account, Manchester City has been earning an average of 2.4 points per home game, while Everton managed to score an average of 1.55 points in their away games.

Key Insights:

– Manchester City and Everton have had an even share of victories and draws in their past encounters, with Manchester City winning 19 out of 36 previous matches and Everton winning 11; rest ended in a draw.
– The last meeting between these two teams resulted in a draw, with a score of 1-1.
– While Manchester City has shown excellent form in home matches, Everton has also proven to be a formidable force in away games, adding an interesting edge to the upcoming match.
– Historical data from past encounters shows that matches between Manchester City and Everton have averaged 2.61 goals per match.
– There was a 50% chance of both teams scoring in their previous encounters.
– In terms of points per game, Manchester City has an average of 2.4 points in home matches this season while Everton averages 1.55 points in away matches showing a significant advantage for Manchester City playing at home.
– Considering Everton’s good away performance, expected the match to be competitive and close.
– With Manchester City’s home advantage and statistical edge based on historical performances, they appear as favorites, but Everton’s away record should not be understated.
– Despite good performance from both teams, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) only occurred half of the time, suggesting a possibility of one-sided scoring.

Match Forecast:

– Manchester City FC is likely to control ball possession given Everton FC’s weakness in keeping possession.
– A lot of scoring chances will probably come from Manchester City FC’s strong ability for shooting from direct free kicks and finishing them, as well as creating long shot opportunities.
– Given Everton FC’s strength with aerial duels and Manchester City FC’s weakness in this area, Everton may attempt more head shots and long pass strategies.
– Everton FC may take advantage of Manchester City’s inability to protect the lead and try to score more in the final minutes of the game.
– Possibly, Everton FC might face difficulty finishing scoring chances due to its known weakness against Manchester City’s strong defense.
– Manchester City FC might aim to exploit Everton’s weakness in avoiding fouls in dangerous areas through their short passes and through balls, given their frequent use in their play style.
– The clash might see both teams trying to control the game in the opposition’s half, as it is a strength for both sides.
– Manchester City’s attacking down the wings might be challenged by Everton’s consistent first eleven and strong defense.
– Everton FC’s play with width may limit Manchester City’s attacks through the middle – this could be a key strategic battle in the game.
– Due to Manchester City’s non-aggressive style and Everton’s need to steal the ball, Everton’s team may adopt a very aggressive style to change the possession dominance.
– Manchester City FC is likely to test Everton’s goalkeeper with long shots due to their proficiency in creating long shot opportunities.
– We may see numerous set piece opportunities due to both teams’ proficiency with them; this might lead to goals from both sides.
– The match’s dynamics can quickly change if Everton successfully steals the ball from Manchester City, given their strength in this aspect and Manchester City FC’s tendency to play possession football.

The chances of Manchester City netting a goal from a direct freekick is extremely high. Similarly, it is highly probable that Everton will overpower in aerial duels. Furthermore, Manchester City is very likely to control the pace of the game by having a major share of ball possession.

Match Facts:

– The 3-1 result is the most prevalent in matches between Manchester City and Everton FC, having occurred 8 times.
– In their last 26 home matches against Everton FC, Manchester City has had 15 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses with a goal difference favoring them at 49-21.
– In the preceding 54 meetings, Manchester City has 26 wins, 10 draws and 18 losses against Everton FC with a goal difference favoring them at 85-56.
– Everton FC last tasted victory on Manchester City’s turf in 2010.
– Last season, the matches ended in a draw (1-1) at Manchester City’s home and Everton FC won 3-0 at their home.
– Manchester City is currently on a 4-match winning streak in the Premier League.
– Come 76-90 minutes into the game, Manchester City has scored 22% of their total goals.
– At the same 76-90 minutes into the game, Everton FC has scored 25% of their total goals.
– Manchester City currently boasts an 8-match winning streak.
– Manchester City has not faced a defeat in 11 consecutive games.
– Manchester City has won their last 3 home matches.
– Manchester City has managed to avoid defeat in their last 34 home matches.
– Manchester City has had a 13-match undefeated streak at home against Everton FC.
– All 10 of Manchester City’s home matches in this season’s Premier League have seen them score.
– In their 11 away matches in this season’s Premier League, Everton FC failed to score in 4.
– Manchester City’s home record this season stands at 7 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses.
– Erling Haaland is Manchester City’s top scorer with 14 goals while Abdoulaye Doucoure leads Everton FC with 6.
– At Manchester City, Rodri has the most yellow cards (7) while Jarrad Branthwaite leads Everton FC with the same figure.
– Manchester City has scored at least a goal in 11 successive matches.
– Manchester City has won the first half in 56% of their matches while Everton FC has only 21%.
– Manchester City was the victor in their last meeting with Everton FC, winning by 2 goals.
– Manchester City has a high win rate of 88% when they lead 1-0 at home whereas Everton FC sees a win rate of 76% when they lead 0-1 away.
– Even when down by a goal at home, Manchester City manages to win 66% of their matches while Everton FC only musters a 10% win rate when they are 1-0 down away.
– In the Premier League, Manchester City outperforms Everton FC.
– Manchester City’s performance in their last 5 matches is superior to Everton FC’s.
– Manchester City has remained undefeated against Everton FC in their last 5 matches across all competitions.
– In the last 5 meetings, Manchester City has 4 wins, no losses and a draw between them and Everton FC.
– Manchester City remains undefeated in their recent 5 Premier League encounters against Everton FC.
– Everton FC has failed to win against Manchester City in their last 5 Premier League matches.
– Manchester City scores an average of 2.2 goals per match against Everton FC who manages 0.4 goals per match against Manchester City.
– Matches between Manchester City and Everton FC see an average of 2.6 goals.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half of matches between Manchester City and Everton FC is 1.
– On average, Manchester City scores 2.91 goals when at home and Everton FC scores 1.22 goals when away.