Sunday 20/04/2014, 17:00, England Premier League, Round 35, Everton vs Manchester United
Everton vs Manchester United Betting Preview
Everton failed to win the home game against Crystal Palace earlier this week and as a result they still trail Arsenal by one point. Prevailing against Manchester United will be far more difficult, but the Liverpool team has no option but to keep going. The Red Devils are still nine points behind Everton but they have a game in hand, so a victory today would bring them within striking distance.
Everton vs Manchester United Betting Odds
At Unibet
Everton 2.40, Draw 3.50, Manchester United 2.90
Everton vs Manchester United Betting Tips
The hosts need to forget about the stunning defeat suffered at the hands of Crystal Palace on Wednesday and focus at the task at hand. They are still dealing with a couple of injured players, but the good news is that Phil Jagielka could recover in time to play on Sunday.
He has been training with the team earlier this weekend and the most likely scenario is for him to play for one half or less. James McCarthy suffered from a muscular injury but he seems to be fully recovered and is expected to play from the first minute. There is no chance for Steven Pienaar and Darron Gibson to face Manchester, so the midfield will be just as weak as it was four days ago.
Motivation is at its highest for Everton, who could still secure a Champions League berth in the remaining rounds, thanks to a fairly easy schedule. The problem is that David Moyes knows the team inside out and should have an easy task at countering some of the best players.
Speaking of which, Wayne Rooney is going to spearhead Manchester United's offense tonight, as he shook off a toe injury. Robin van Persie is very likely to miss for the rest of the season, but even so, the Red Devils pack quite a punch up front. Given Everton's recent defensive struggles, it will be difficult for them to keep a clean sheet, so they will need to take more chances upfront.
Key Facts
- For the first time in club history, Everton has 66 points and most of them were secured at home.
- Manchester United has just one absentee, while the hosts will have to replace five key players, most of them serving in the midfield.
Everton vs Manchester United Betting Odds Prediction
Tonight the value will be with the visiting team, which is not as unmotivated as some might assume. David Moyes will try to prove that he is just as good as he was back in the day when he trailed Everton and Manchester United playing pressure-free, he can afford to get creative. Odds of 2.14 for Manchester United to win with the cover of a 0:0 Asian handicap are simply irresistible, as the stakes are returned if the game ends undecided.
Bet: Manchester United Draw no Bet @ 2.14 with Unibet
