Everton vs Manchester City Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 27/12/2023
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Everton vs Manchester City Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 27/12/2023

Giorgi Natsvlishvili

Odds via Tonybet

Everton vs Man CityDecember 27, 3:15 ET
Everton Odds+480
Man City odds-182
Draw+350
Over\Under -137 / +117

Everton vs Manchester City. Shape of the Teams

The upcoming Everton vs Manchester City fixture is shaping up to be an exciting encounter. Fresh off their Club World Cup triumph, The Citizens will head to Liverpool brimming with confidence. 

Under Sean Dyche’s guidance, Everton recently experienced their first loss after a run of four consecutive victories. Dyche has brought about a notable improvement in Everton’s performance, leading them to play impressive football. Also Everton is very organized defensively, allowing 1.13 npxG per 90 minutes. This is one of the best figures in the Premier League. 

Yet, they now face a daunting challenge: securing a win against Manchester City, a task that appears almost insurmountable given the current form and confidence of the Citizens. 

However, this season in the Premier League has been a testament to the league’s competitive nature, where even the strongest teams have faced unexpected setbacks.  The unpredictability of results, as seen in various matches across the league, serves as a reminder that any team, regardless of their current form, can be challenged. 

Everton’s recent improvements under Dyche and their potential to create surprises echo this sentiment, setting the stage for a potentially intriguing contest against the high-flying Citizens.

Everton vs Manchester City Main Match Info

Everton vs Manchester City Prediction, Odds

After clinching the Club World Cup title, Pep Guardiola’s side will be determined to bounce back and halt their unsuccessful run in the Premier League. In their last six league games, they’ve managed only a single victory against Luton. 

However, Manchester City, despite losing points in their last few EPL matches, continues to be the league’s top favorite by a margin (+127 by Tonybet). Guardiola’s team is the leader in expected points and shows a very high level of play in every match.

Many experts point to the decline of Manchester City’s pressing, indicating a decrease in PPDA. However, if we compare it with last season’s figures, there is almost no difference. And that didn’t stop City from winning the league in a tough race with Arsenal. The only problem is that Manchester City sometimes loses concentration when leading in the score, and the opponents have used this very well in recent matches.

Trailing Liverpool by eight points, the pressure is on for Manchester City, and anything less than a win in their upcoming match against Everton would be seen as a setback. Everton has a poor track record against Manchester City, with six consecutive losses in their recent encounters, including four matches where they conceded at least three goals. 

So, while key players Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku might be sidelined for this match, Manchester City’s depth and talent should give them a solid chance of overcoming Everton. 

This match is crucial for the Citizens to maintain their pursuit in the league and regain momentum.

Everton vs Manchester City Betting Tip

Manchester City, while lethal in attack, have shown vulnerabilities in their defence this season. They haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last seven Premier League matches, and on the road, they’ve managed just two shutouts. Everton, on the other hand, have displayed solid form at Goodison Park, as evidenced by their victories against Newcastle and Chelsea. 

This suggests that they are capable of creating substantial goal-scoring opportunities against Manchester City. Their performance against Tottenham, where they produced a higher expected goals (xG) figure than their opponents, further reinforces this point. It should be noted that Everton is one of the best in the Premier League in the use of corner kicks and free kicks (10 goals scored in such situations). Everton may well cause problems for Manchester City on their home field.

In terms of offensive capability, Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez recently made an impact by scoring a brace in the Club World Cup final against Fluminense. 

While the absence of Erling Haaland, who has scored 14 goals in the Premier League campaign, is significant, Manchester City’s depth suggests they should still be able to find the net. 

Even without Haaland, the Citizens have the quality and tactical prowess to score at least one goal against Everton.

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