Manchester City vs Everton Prediction and Betting Tips for Saturday’s Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s men could return to the top with a win, while Everton aim to keep their impressive run going. In this article, you’ll discover Premier League Footballer Stats and analysis from XpertStats experts.

• Manchester City average 2.67 goals per game, with 100% of matches seeing over 1.5 goals.
• Everton are unbeaten in their last five home games but haven’t won away to City since 2010.
• Erling Haaland has scored 21 goals in 12 appearances this season across all competitions.
• City are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League meetings with Everton.

Manchester City come into this fixture flying high after seven unbeaten matches across all competitions (W5 D2). They’re scoring at a blistering rate, an average of 2.67 goals per game and creating an ocean of chances with 6.33 corners per match. Erling Haaland, unsurprisingly, is the star attraction. The Norwegian forward has already netted nine goals in seven league games, leading the Golden Boot race once again. Guardiola recently called his side “better and better,” and he might be right. City are collecting 2.04 points per game this calendar year, the best in the league. Still, they’ll want to turn that consistency into dominance, especially at home, where they’ve been nearly unstoppable.

Everton, meanwhile, have quietly built something interesting under David Moyes. Their 2-1 comeback win over Crystal Palace before the break showed real grit, with Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish (yes, the on-loan City man) sealing the win. But Grealish can’t play this weekend and that’s a blow. Everton are averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per game, meaning they’re often in the thick of the action. Over 1.5 goals have been recorded in 67% of their matches. Moyes has them pressing hard, committing around 9.33 fouls per game — a reflection of their aggressive, disciplined shape. Can that hold up at the Etihad? Hard to say. But they’ve looked sharper than they did a year ago.

History isn’t kind to Everton in this matchup. They’ve gone 16 league games without beating City, their last win dating back to January 2017. Even worse, they haven’t won at the Etihad since December 2010. That’s a long time. And yet, Moyes’ men won’t roll over. With players like Dewsbury-Hall returning from suspension and Beto leading the line, the Toffees have the tools to make it uncomfortable, at least early on. They’ll likely look to frustrate City with a compact shape before breaking on the counter.

City, though, have too much firepower and depth to be held back for long. Haaland is hunting for his 10th Premier League goal of the season, while Jeremy Doku’s pace could cause real problems on the left. The hosts’ average of nine total corners per game suggests they’ll dominate territory. Expect Guardiola’s men to push high and press relentlessly. It’s tough to see Everton escaping without conceding at least twice, given City’s 100% rate of matches with over 1.5 goals this season.

So, can Everton spring a shock? Maybe. But it’s a long shot. The data, form, and the storylines all point to one conclusion: City are in control. Their confidence, precision, and relentless tempo make them hard to stop even on an off day. With Premier League Footballer Stats backing up the numbers, this one looks tilted towards the champions once again.