Manchester City F.C. vs Everton F.C. Prediction 26 December 2024
Added on 23 December, 2024
The 18th round of the Premier League kicks off with a compelling clash between Manchester City and Everton.
Manchester City has struggled in recent matches, securing only one victory—a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest—in their last five league outings. Defeats to Liverpool (0-2), Manchester United (1-2), and Aston Villa (1-2), along with a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, have pushed the Citizens down to seventh place with 27 points and a goal difference of 29:25.
Everton, sitting 15th with 16 points and a 14:21 goal difference, are just four points clear of the relegation zone. Despite this, the Toffees have shown resilience in December, earning goalless draws against Arsenal and Chelsea, suffering a heavy 0-4 loss to Manchester United, but also delivering an impressive 4-0 win over Wolverhampton.
Given Manchester City’s recent struggles and Everton’s solid defensive form, the match promises to be a tight affair, with high-scoring chances seeming unlikely.
Under 3.5 goals in the match 1.56