Everton vs. Manchester City 2/26/22 Premier League Soccer Picks, Predictions, Odds

Everton and Manchester City face off on Saturday in an English Premier League showdown at Goodison Park. When these two teams faced off in November of 2021 it was Manchester City that won 3-0. 

Everton currently sits in 16th place in the standings having picked up 22 points. Everton is having a down season and had another terrible showing in their last game. Everton’s defense was good in the first half, but in the second half they gave up two goals, and that led to a 2-0 defeat by Southampton. Everton has scored 28 goals total this season while the defense has given up 40 goals. If Everton wants any chance to stay in this game, the defense is going to need to step up, or this will be a blowout loss. Demarai Gray has been the top player for Everton scoring five goals and adding two assists. 

On the other side of this matchup is Manchester City who sits in 1st place in the Premier League having picked up 63 points. Manchester City is having another spectacular season, but they were humbled a bit in their last game. Manchester City gave up three goals to Tottenham, and that led to the one goal loss. This is a Manchester City defense that has been strong this year, so it was a bit shocking they gave up three goals in that game. Manchester City has scored 63 goals this season while their defense has given up 17 goals. Raheem Sterling has been the top player for Manchester City scoring 10 goals and adding one assist. 

Everton’s defense has been awful, and Manchester City has been running up the score against most teams this season. Look for Everton to be shutout, and Manchester City is going to score at least two goals. Back Manchester City -1.5 to cash.