Manchester City FC vs Everton FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Manchester City FC vs Everton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Manchester City returns to Premier League action this Saturday, hosting Everton at the Etihad. After a hectic spell on the road across competitions, both players and coaching staff will welcome the comfort of home turf. 

That said, they’ve been picking up points in those games, with their latest coming in a hard-fought 1-0 Premier League win over Brighton. Meanwhile, the Toffees enjoyed the comfort of back-to-back home games, keeping their unbeaten streak alive in both.

Current Standings: With 14 points (4 wins, 1 draw & 2  losses), City  are currently placed 5th in the league standings, while the Toffees are  placed 8th with 11 points (3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats).

Head-to-Head Record: In 56 matches that have been played between the teams, City holds a significant advantage in this rivalry with a 27-18 win record.

TEAMS PREVIEW

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Manchester City rode high on Erling Haaland’s brilliance in Matchweek 7, as the striker scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at Brentford just before the international break, calmly finishing after shrugging off two defenders in a composed display. 

Haaland heads back into Premier League action brimming with confidence, having also starred for Norway with a hat-trick against Israel, a performance that saw him reach his 50th international goal milestone.His form suggests City can continue to rely on him for decisive moments in the coming fixtures. 

Stats that matter 

1. Haaland leads the goal scoring charts in the Premier League season currently with nine goals, three better than the next best.
2. Manchester City have won seven of their last eight Premier League home games.
3. Manchester City are averaging just 57.6% possession this season and 541 passes per game in the Premier League this season — surprisingly, the lowest numbers recorded by any Pep Guardiola side in his top-flight managerial career. 

Team News 

City are sweating over Rodri’s fitness after the midfield anchor limped off in the first half against Brentford with a hamstring issue. Meanwhile, Wolves await clarity on Omar Marmoush and Rayan Aït-Nouri, who were expected to return post-international break but remain doubtful for the weekend clash.

Manchester City Probable XI - Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Rico Lewis, Gvardiol, O'Reilly (Defenders); Gonzalez, Reijnders, Bernardo Silva(Midfielders); Phil Foden, Haaland, Doku (Forwards).

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Everton have made an impressive start to the season, boosted by a dramatic stoppage-time winner from City loanee Jack Grealish against an in-form Crystal Palace — handing the Eagles their first defeat of the campaign. 

Unfortunately, for the Toffees, due to the restrictions placed on his loan, Grealish won't be available to play in the weekend’s game. In the meantime, Toffees now sit eighth, just two points off City, with confidence soaring after James Tarkowski’s contract renewal and talk of European qualification beginning to gather momentum.

Stats that matter 

1. Timed at 92 minutes 21 seconds, the winner from Grealish against Palace was the latest Everton have scored to win a match since 2022 against Newcastle ( 98:22).
2. The Toffees have won four of their last seven away league matches while losing the other three.
3. David Moyes has lost each of his last eight Premier League away matches against Manchester City. 

Team News 

Moyes faces a few selection headaches with Jarrad Branthwaite, Michael Keane, and Merlin Rohl all doubtful for the trip. However, the return of Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall from suspension offers a timely boost, easing the blow of Jack Grealish’s absence.

Everton Probable XI - Pickford (GK); O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko (Defenders); Idrissa Gueye, Alcaraz, Garner (Midfielders) ; Ndiaye, Dewsbury Hall, Beto (Forwards)

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Winning Prediction

Both sides enter the clash without key figures—Rodri for City and Grealish for Everton—but there’s still plenty of star power on show, especially in City’s ranks. The Cityzens boast a dominant record in this fixture, unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League meetings with the Toffees. 

Without Grealish, Everton could be forced into a more defensive setup, which might just play into City’s hands. All signs point to another home win for Guardiola’s men on Saturday.

Manchester City to Win (2-1)

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