01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Manchester United or draw (X2)67%
- Under 3.5 goals74%
Premier LeagueHill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool18°0,3 mm23 km/h
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EvertonBalanced & physicalvs
Manchester UnitedPossession & high pressThe model's lean: 2 · Manchester United (43%)Best value by the model: Under 1,5 @ 4.47 (+20 %)
Everton – Manchester United · Premier League
1 · Everton 29%X 28%43% Manchester United · 2
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Analysis: Everton – Manchester United
Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work
TEXT: Everton's balanced, physical approach will clash with Manchester United's possession-heavy, high-press style, setting the stage for a tightly contested affair. With the match probabilities slightly favoring Manchester United at 43%, the numbers lean towards United, but not decisively. The game is likely to be a battle of attrition, with both sides trying to assert their playing styles while nullifying the other's strengths.
The expected goals suggest a closely matched contest, with Everton at 1.21 and Manchester United at 1.36. Despite Everton's slight advantage in points (4 vs 3), the underlying season metrics reveal a different story. The xPoints and xG figures favor United, highlighting their ability to create more quality chances per match. However, the small sample size of just four head-to-head matches since 2022 means we should be cautious in weighing that record too heavily against broader form and expected goals.
In terms of goals, the model predicts a narrow affair with 48% chance of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score. The most likely scorelines are low-scoring: 1-1 (13%), 0-1 (10%), and 1-0 (9%). This paints a picture of a match where defenses might just edge out the attacking efforts, pointing towards a disciplined, cautious approach from both sides.
For the more value-conscious punter, the standout angle is the under 1.5 goals market, offering a 20% edge at odds of 4.47 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet. While it's never a guarantee, the model's assessment suggests this conservative approach could pay dividends in what promises to be a tactically tight matchup.
EvertonForm DLLWD
League ranking xG #10xGA #16xT #13xP/match #12Points #7
Key players
- Thierno BarryFxG 0.78 · xT 0.13
- Iliman NdiayeCAMxG 0.21 · xT 0.08
- Kiernan Dewsbury HallCAMxG 0.13 · xT 0.20
Manchester UnitedForm DWWLW
League ranking xG #2xGA #4xT #2xP/match #5Points #11
Key players
- Bryan MbeumoRWxG 0.37 · xT 0.20
- Marcus RashfordLWxG 0.22 · xT 0.03
- Bruno FernandesCDMxG 0.78 · xT 0.23
Match prediction: Everton – Manchester United
Predicted score matrix
Manchester United →
Everton →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–08.0%
0–110.0%
0–27.1%
0–33.2%
0–4+1.5%
1
1–08.8%
1–112.9%
1–28.6%
1–33.9%
1–4+1.8%
2
2–05.6%
2–17.6%
2–25.2%
2–32.4%
2–4+1.1%
3
3–02.3%
3–13.1%
3–22.1%
3–31.0%
3–4+0.4%
4+
4+–00.9%
4+–11.2%
4+–20.8%
4+–30.4%
4+–4+0.2%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-113%
- 2.0-110%
- 3.1-09%
- 4.1-29%
- 5.0-08%
Expected goals
1,21–1,36
Both teams to score
53%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,608%
119%
226%
322%
414%
5+12%
Under 2,552%
@2.22EV+16%
Over 2,548%
@1.70
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Double chance Manchester United or draw (X2)67%
- Under 2.5 goals52%
- Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha to score25%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score53%
- Over 2.5 goals48%
- Thierno Mamadou Barry to score30%
- James Alan Tarkowski to be booked20%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- Under 1.527% probability@4.47BetsafeEV+20%reference odds
- Under 1.527% probability@4.47BetssonEV+20%reference odds
- Under 1.527% probability@4.47NordicbetEV+20%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Everton | X | 2 · Manchester United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 3.30 | 3.50 | 2.12 |
| Betsson | 3.34 | 3.52 | 2.13 |
| Nordicbet | 3.35 | 3.50 | 2.12 |
| Pinnacle | 3.34 | EV+ 1% 3.63 | 2.16 |
Odds updated 4 Sept, 12:29
Odds movement
1+8 %
35 %25 %
3.09 → 3.34
X+5 %
32 %22 %
3.47 → 3.63
2-4 %
48 %38 %
2.26 → 2.16
Over 2,5-1 %
61 %51 %
1.73 → 1.70
Pinnacle · 10 recorded price levels · 28/08/2026 → 04/09/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
4 matchesEverton 1Draw 1Manchester United 2
Goals: 3–7 (⌀ 2,5)
Head-to-head based on Premier League data since 2022.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Everton
Manchester United
Everton (3–1)
Manchester United (5–4)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Everton
Manchester United
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Everton
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The teams in numbers
| Performance | Everton | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 4 | 3 |
| xPoints | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| xG per match | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| xGA per match | 2.1 | 1 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.39 | 0.21 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.23 | 0.14 |
| Playing style | Everton | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.31 | 0.32 |
| Field tilt | 0.48 | 0.81 |
| xT per match | 0.79 | 1.7 |
| xTA per match | 1.3 | 0.76 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 21 | 24 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.19 | 0.2 |
| Entries into the box per match | 14 | 24 |
| Entries into the box against | 10 | 6 |
| Pass completion % | 0.72 | 0.83 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.68 | 0.78 |
| Passes per match | 287 | 538 |
| Passes against per match | 432 | 241 |
| Switches of play per match | 17.9 | 28.6 |
| Long balls per match | 26 | 34 |
| Set pieces | Everton | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.02 | 0 |
| Corners per match | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Corners against per match | 5 | 2.5 |
| xG per corner | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Other | Everton | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.56 | 0.76 |
| The goalkeepers | Jordan Pickford (Everton) | Senne Lammens (Manchester United) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 8 | 5 |
| Save % | 89% | 56% |
| xG prevented | 93% | 24% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Everton vs Manchester United according to our model?
The model gives Manchester United a 43% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Everton 29%, draw 28%, Manchester United 43%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 48% and under at 52%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 53% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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