Everton entertain Manchester City in the Premier League today.
It will be Pep Guardiola and Man City’s final visit to Goodison Park, and they will be sad to see the back of it, having won nine of their last 11 matches there (D1, L1). With their form neither here nor there, with two wins and two draws in their last five matches, this is a prime opportunity to get back into form.
They took a strong first step towards that end last time out against Crystal Palace. City found themselves two goals behind after just 21 minutes at the Etihad Stadium but responded in rip-roaring fashion, equalising before half-time and going on to win 5-2 with five different scorers.
Everton, though, are among the league’s most in-form sides at the moment. Only five teams have won more league points than the Toffees since David Moyes took over from Sean Dyche in January, winning five and drawing six of their 11 matches played. The two losses came at home to Aston Villa and away to Liverpool.
They will look to carry the momentum from last weekend’s win over Nottingham Forest as they hunt for a first win over Man City since January 2017 to officially confirm their Premier League safety.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Everton vs Man City is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off time today on Saturday April 19, 2025.
The match will take place at Goodison Park.
Where to watch Everton vs Man City
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights post-match, with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10:30pm BST tonight.
Everton vs Man City lineups and team news
Everton XI: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gueye, Garner, Harrison, Doucoure, Ndiaye, Broja
Subs: Virginia, Patterson, Keane, McNeil, Beto, Young, Coleman, Alcaraz, Iroegbunam
Man City XI: Ortega, Matheus Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Gundogan, Gonzalez, Silva, De Bruyne, Savio, Marmoush
Subs: McAtee, Lewis, Foden, Khusanov, Akanji, Doku, Grealish, Kovacic, Carson
Everton vs Man City prediction
Since Moyes’ triumphant return to Goodison Park, Everton have proven that, if nothing else, they will take a fight to anyone.
They are clearly relishing the underdog role, taking a more than deserved win away from Forest last time out. With the Goodison faithful behind them, you can be sure the same will be true on Saturday.
A loss would be damaging for Guardiola and City’s hopes for a top-five finish, but nothing is given when you play away at Everton. Without Haaland they could struggle to break down the Toffees, but the difference in class may prove too much.
Man City to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Everton wins: 60
Draw: 46
Man City wins: 76
Everton vs Man City match odds
Everton to win: 3/1
Draw: 13/5
Man City to win: 19/20
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
