Manchester United vs Everton prediction 09.03.2024

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 9th March 2024
• Kickoff: 12:30 UK / 13:30 CET
• Venue: Old Trafford (Manchester)

Manchester continues its underperforming streak this season. Following consecutive Premier League defeats, Erik ten Hag’s squad now trails Aston Villa, currently in fourth place, by 11 points. This does not bode well for Manchester’s Red Devils’ chances of securing another Champions League spot. Their most recent defeat was a 3-1 away loss to Manchester City last weekend. Despite taking an unexpected lead at halftime, they were unable to withstand the immense pressure. In the end, Hag’s team had an expected goals (xG) of 0.19 compared to the home team’s 3.15, making it unsurprising that Manchester United left without any points.

Roughly a fortnight ago, Everton had cause to celebrate as their appeal was upheld, leading to a reduction in their point deduction from ten to six. This extra four points allowed them to rise five points clear of the relegation zone. However, Sean Dyche’s squad is still struggling, currently in the midst of a seven-game winless streak. Their latest match saw them lose 3-1 to West Ham on home turf. Despite their performance potentially warranting a better outcome, given they doubled the opposition’s xG, they ultimately succumbed to another loss.

Manchester United vs Everton pick: Under 2.5 goals

Manchester United has managed to net only seven goals in their recent five matches, while Everton has scored a mere three goals in their last four games. Hence, betting on under 2.5 goals would be the most prudent choice for this match.