Manchester Utd vs Everton Prediction: 1/12/2024

Manchester United’s season got off to a challenging start, which led to the firing of manager Erik ten Hag in October following a series of poor results. Under interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, the team showed signs of improvement, remaining unbeaten in four matches, securing three wins and one draw.

After the November international break, Ruben Amorim, former Sporting manager, took over. His debut, however, was disappointing, with a 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Ipswich. As a result, Manchester United is currently in 12th place in the Premier League, six points behind the top four.

Everton, currently in 15th place, has a small cushion above the relegation zone, but their struggles suggest they may once again be fighting to stay in the league. The team has found it difficult to secure wins this season, but their recent form has been more resilient. In the past eight matches, they’ve lost only once, with two wins and five draws. They drew 0-0 with both West Ham and Brentford, while suffering a 1-0 loss to bottom-placed Southampton.

For Manchester United, injuries to key defenders such as Maguire, Yoro, and Lindelof, combined with uncertainty over Lisandro Martinez’s fitness, have weakened their defense. In attack, Amorim’s first match saw Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho, and Rashford start, with Hojlund and Zirkzee on the bench. Mainoo returned to the squad last weekend but didn’t play.

Everton is also dealing with injuries, with striker Broja and full-back Coleman still out, as well as midfielders Garner and Iroegbunam. The team will rely on Ndiaye, McNeil, and Calvert-Lewin to lead their attack, though they have struggled in front of goal, failing to score in their last three matches.

Prediction

Manchester United boasts a solid home record, having won 13 of their last 17 Premier League home matches, including a win over Everton earlier this year. Meanwhile, Everton has struggled on the road, managing points in only five of their last 17 away games.

Prediction: Manchester United 1-0 Everton.