Manchester United vs Everton, Odds and Betting Tips 09/03/2024

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Manchester United vs Everton	March 9, 2024, 7:30 AM ET
Manchester United odds	-114
Everton odds	+300
Draw	+285
Over\Under	3 +110/ -130

Manchester United vs Everton. Shape of the Teams

On paper, the winner seems obvious – Manchester United. But old-school low blocks are always a headache, even for the mighty neighbour Manchester City. This poses a challenge for Manchester United, which finds itself in a more precarious situation.

Everton’s recent form has been characterized by a string of draws, with victories being rare. Sean Dyche’s tactical approach is predictable – the question is how Erik ten Hag plans to stop that plan from succeeding.

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 7, 2024

In contrast to Manchester United’s injury woes, Everton barely faces any fitness concerns, with the exception of Danjuma and Dele Alli. Conversely, Manchester United are still adapting to life without key players Rasmus Højlund and Luke Shaw.

This is important to note because it strengthens Everton’s central core, with Branthwaite and Amadou Onana, in preventing the opponent’s threats.

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— Everton (@Everton) March 6, 2024

Despite their recent loss against Manchester City (1-3), the Red Devils remain one of the best teams in the past seven games, the only blemish being a defeat to Fulham. Still, this leaves United in sixth place, trailing Tottenham by six points (44 to 50), making it challenging to reach the Champions League qualifications zone.

Manchester United vs Everton Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, March 9, 7:30 AM ET
Stadium: Old Trafford
Location: Manchester, England
Last match: Everton – Manchester United: 0-3 (November 26, 2023, PL)

Manchester United vs Everton, Prediction, Odds

Pick: Draw
Odds: +285 (Tonybet)

Despite Manchester United’s triumph back in November, a stalemate looms on the horizon. With Højlund sidelined, Erik ten Hag has lost his leading forward, which means more reliance on Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford – a situation fraught with its own complexities.

The biggest challenge is to overcome Amadou Onana, who has had a splendid season. His standout performance has not gone unnoticed, with many top clubs linked to Everton’s midfielder in the winter transfer window. However, he is still playing for the Toffees.

Collective focus. 👊
— Everton (@Everton) February 20, 2024

Under Sean Dyche’s leadership, Everton has embraced a counter-attacking ethos rooted in old-school pragmatism. This is especially effective against teams that are not well-organized out of possession, a vulnerability of Manchester United that Everton could exploit.

Manchester United vs Everton Betting Tip

Pick: Exact score: 1-1
Odds: +560 (Tonybet)

Pep Guardiola recently acknowledged the challenges big clubs face when confronted with a low-block strategy. Teams with lesser star power often employ this tactic, leading them to “park the bus.”

It is obvious that Sean Dyche will set up his team this way. However, it is less obvious how Manchester United will react to it. Critics are quick to voice their opinions, but without a stroke of genius from Garnacho or Mainoo, it is very hard to see how Erik ten Hag’s team could navigate past Everton’s tightly packed defence.

New training photos 📸
— Everton (@Everton) March 8, 2024

You’d need wingers for that, and neither Sancho nor Rashford fits the traditional winger role perfectly. With Garnacho still seeking consistency, the puzzle becomes even more complex, especially with the absence of Luke Shaw.

If United are going to draw this game, many will probably create drama, despite the reality that few teams possess a clear strategy to dismantle the low-block approach.

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