Everton F.C. vs Manchester City F.C. Prediction 4 May 2026

Everton sit 11th with 47 points and a perfectly balanced 41:41 goal difference, yet remain just three points off the European spots. Recent losses to Arsenal (0-2), Liverpool (1-2), and West Ham (1-2) slowed their momentum, but a convincing 3-0 win over Chelsea and a 2-2 draw with Brentford showed they can still trouble strong sides.

Manchester City come into this one second with 70 points and a 66:29 goal difference. While they dropped points earlier in March against Nottingham Forest (2-2) and West Ham (1-1), they responded with wins over Chelsea (3-0), Arsenal (2-1), and Burnley (1-0), keeping their title hopes very much alive.

Everton tend to sit deep and defend in numbers against top teams, making life difficult for possession-heavy sides. City, despite their quality, have occasionally struggled to break down compact defenses. This sets up a potentially tense and tactical encounter, where space will be limited and clear chances scarce. Don’t expect a high-scoring affair — patience and precision will likely decide it.

Under 3.0 goals in the match 1.78