Everton vs. Man United: Lineups, Team News and Prediction

In a pivotal Premier League clash, ninth-placed Everton welcome fifth-placed Manchester United to Goodison Park on Monday 23rd February, 2026 at 08:00 PM GMT. The Toffees will be looking to improve their home form and climb further up the table, while the Red Devils aim to solidify their European qualification hopes in what promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Everton vs Man Utd Form

The hosts come into this fixture following a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth in their last Premier League outing, a result that further highlights their struggles at Goodison Park. Across their last six Premier League matches, Everton have endured a challenging run, registering three draws and three losses, leaving them 17th in the form table for this period. Their recent form has seen them fail to win in five consecutive home league games.

Conversely, Manchester United arrive with a significantly stronger recent record. Their last league match saw them secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw away against West Ham. The Red Devils are currently enjoying an impressive unbeaten run of nine matches in the Premier League, showcasing their improved consistency under Michael Carrick. This excellent form sees them sitting second in the league's form table over the last six matches, having won four and drawn one of their last five league encounters.

Everton vs Man Utd Head to Head

The most recent meeting between these two historical rivals saw Everton claim a memorable 1-0 victory at Old Trafford in November of the current season. However, looking at the broader picture of their last six encounters, the head-to-head record has been fairly balanced. The Toffees have secured one win, while three matches have ended in a draw, and Manchester United have emerged victorious twice. Notably, recent clashes at Goodison Park have often been high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals observed in Everton's last three home matches against the Red Devils in all competitions. Furthermore, Manchester United have demonstrated their attacking prowess on the road against Everton, scoring at least two goals in five of their last six away matches against them across all competitions.

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Everton vs Man Utd Probable Lineups

Everton (4-2-3-1):

Pickford; Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, Patterson; Gueye, Garner; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Armstrong; Barry

Man Utd (4-2-3-1):

Lammens; Shaw, Martínez, Maguire, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Cunha, Fernandes, Diallo; Mbeumo

Everton vs Man Utd Team News

Everton face significant selection challenges for this clash. The Toffees will be without Jack Grealish, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. Additionally, Jake O'Brien is suspended following his red card in the defeat against Bournemouth, which could see Nathan Patterson step into the starting lineup at right-back.

Manchester United's injury list is less extensive, though they do have some concerns. P. Dorgu is sidelined with an injury. Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount are both listed as doubtful, with De Ligt reportedly remaining sidelined until at least next month due to a thigh issue.

Everton vs Man Utd Match Facts

• Everton have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Man Utd in all competitions.
• Man Utd are undefeated in their last 9 matches in Premier League.
• Man Utd have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches against Everton in all competitions.

Prediction: Everton 1-2 Man Utd

This fixture pits Everton's strong aerial presence and defensive set-piece ability against Manchester United's potent attacking arsenal. The Red Devils excel at creating scoring chances, particularly through long shots, wing play, and individual skill, which aligns with their tendency to take a lot of shots. While Everton are aggressive and attempt crosses often, their weaknesses in keeping possession and defending against long shots and through balls could be exploited. Manchester United are also predicted to dominate possession and steal the ball frequently, suggesting they will control the tempo of the game.

The Toffees' desperate home form is a major concern, as they are winless in five in front of their own fans. Despite their stunning victory at Old Trafford earlier in the season, Manchester United are a different prospect now, unbeaten since their managerial change. While their away form has seen them register only two wins on their travels since December (against bottom-placed Wolves and leaders Arsenal), their overall upward trajectory and superior attacking metrics suggest they have enough to overcome the home side. The forecast points to Manchester United scoring from a long shot and a through ball, while Everton are expected to pick up a high number of cards, indicating a challenging evening for the hosts.

Best Bet: Man Utd to Win and Over 2.5 Goals (+240) Click here to get the best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook

Given the prediction of a 2-1 victory for Manchester United and the historical data indicating a high-scoring trend in this fixture, a strong betting angle is for the Red Devils to win with over 2.5 goals in the match. Manchester United have scored at least two goals in five of their last six away games against Everton, and Everton's last three home matches against United have also seen over 2.5 goals. This combination offers a valuable return, reflecting United's attacking strength and Everton's defensive vulnerabilities at home.

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