Manchester City vs Everton Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Manchester City vs Everton Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 18th, 2025 | Etihad Stadium | Premier League | 15:00

Post-international break Premier League action kicks off with a stern test for Everton as they travel to the Etihad Stadium to face a resurgent Manchester City side this Saturday. Currently sitting in the European places, City appear to have shaken off a stuttering start to the 2025/26 campaign. The reigning champions, currently hovering in 5th place, are overwhelming favourites to continue their push back towards the summit.

However, the Toffees, who are positioned firmly in the mid-table pack in 8th place and arrive on the back of a morale-boosting home win, will be keen to defy the odds. A famous victory on the road would not only be a huge statement but could also propel the Merseyside club into the European conversation. With City's formidable attack up against an Everton defence that has shown resilience, this clash in Matchweek 8 promises a compelling battle.

Key Betting Tip: Manchester City to Win to Nil at 2.25 odds (BETFRED) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Manchester City vs Everton Predicted Lineups

Manchester City Predicted XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gonzalez, Bobb, Reijnders, Foden, Savinho, Haaland

Rodri, Khusanov, and Ait Nouri are all injury doubts.

Everton Predicted XI: Pickford, Mykolenko, Patterson, Tarkowski, O’Brien, Garner, Gueye, McNeil, Dibling, Ndiaye, Barry

Grealish is ineligible to play against his parent club. Defenders Michael Keane and Jarrad Branthwaite are both unavailable due to injury.

Manchester City vs Everton Current League Standings

Manchester City are currently in 5th place with 13 points from 7 games (4W, 1D, 2L). As for Everton, they are in 8th place with 11 points from 7 games (3W, 2D, 2L); therefore, Everton can leapfrog Man City if they win in this game.

Manchester City vs Everton Head-to-Head Timeline

This match will be the 200th meeting between this pair. In the 199 previous meetings, Man City have 82 wins, Everton have 68, and there have been 49 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• April 2025: Everton 0-2 Manchester City
• December 2024: Manchester City 1-1 Everton
• February 2024: Manchester City 2-0 Everton
• December 2023: Everton 1-3 Manchester City
• May 2023: Everton 0-3 Manchester City

It has been eight and a half years since Everton last beat Manchester City. The Citizens are on a 17-game unbeaten streak in this fixture.

Recent Manchester City and Everton Matches Analysis

Manchester City Last 5 Matches:

• Brentford 0-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
• Monaco 2-2 Manchester City (Champions League)
• Manchester City 5-1 Burnley (Premier League)
• Hudderfield Town 0-2 Manchester City (EFL Cup)
• Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City (Premier League)

Man City are unbeaten in seven games (all competitions).

Everton Last 5 Matches:

• Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
• Everton 1-1 West Ham United (Premier League)
• Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Everton (EFL Cup)
• Liverpool 2-1 Everton (Premier League)
• Everton 0-0 Aston Villa (Premier League)

Everton have one win in their last five.

Manchester City vs Everton Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in a home win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Manchester City vs Everton Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Manchester City to Win to Nil @ 2.25 (BETFRED) - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Manchester City win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Manchester City vs Everton

Erling Haaland (Manchester City): The colossal Norwegian striker remains the focal point of the Manchester City attack and the single biggest threat to any opposition defence. Haaland has begun the 2025/2026 season in frightening form, currently leading the Premier League goalscoring charts with 9 goals in 7 games.

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton): As Everton's primary attacking threat, especially with Jack Grealish loan-locked against his parent club, the responsibility of creating and converting chances falls heavily on Iliman Ndiaye. The Senegal international has shown flashes of brilliance this season with his sharp dribbling, quick turn of pace, and ability to play across the forward line.

Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City): With City's pivot Rodri sidelined through injury, the midfield balance has shifted, making summer signing Tijjani Reijnders a crucial player for Pep Guardiola. The Dutch midfielder has quickly integrated into the side, demonstrating his powerful box-to-box running, eye for a forward pass, and willingness to shoot from distance.

Manchester City vs Everton Match Facts

Broadcast Details: N/A (no showing in the UK due to 3 pm blackout).

Stadium Information: The Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, is located in East Manchester in an area known as the Etihad Campus (formerly Eastlands), situated roughly 1.5 miles from the city centre. It was originally built as the City of Manchester Stadium and first opened in 2002 to host the Commonwealth Games before being converted and becoming the permanent home of Man City in 2003. Its current domestic football seating capacity is approximately 55,000.

Referee: Tony Harrington (England)