Everton host Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday at 2 pm BST. The Toffees are unbeaten, while the Red Devils arrive after scoring five in their first home league game.

Everton Bring Form but Less Attacking Depth

Everton opened with a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace. They then beat Preston 4-0 before drawing 1-1 at Bournemouth.

Thierno Barry scored a hat-trick at Preston, taking his season tally to four goals. James Tarkowski rescued the Bournemouth point in stoppage time.

Jack Grealish has returned on loan. Ainsley Maitland-Niles is another deadline-day option. However, Iliman Ndiaye and Beto have left the club.

Christian Nørgaard remains Everton's primary injury doubt. Barry is now their only recognised senior striker.

Everton predicted lineup vs Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Maitland-Niles, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Armstrong; Johnson, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry.

United Responded With Five Against Ipswich

Manchester United followed a 2-0 opening loss at Hull with a 5-2 victory over Ipswich. Bruno Fernandes scored three times, while Bryan Mbeumo added the fifth.

United produced 33 shots, their most in a league match since 2016. Marcus Rashford also provided width on his return to the starting lineup.

Amad remains doubtful, while Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount are still working towards competitive returns. Manuel Ugarte is a long-term absentee. Amad’s absence would deprive United of creativity and width on the right, although Bryan Mbeumo offers strong cover.

Without De Ligt, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martínez are likely to continue at centre-back, while Ugarte’s injury leaves Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans responsible for controlling midfield.

Mount’s absence mainly reduces Michael Carrick’s attacking and pressing options from the bench rather than forcing a change to the squad that beat Ipswich 5-2.

Manchester United predicted lineup vs Everton (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Mainoo, Tielemans; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Rashford; Cunha.

Everton vs Manchester United Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both Teams To Score
  • Odds: 1.55 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: BZF4U
  • Correct Score Prediction: Everton 1-2 Manchester United

Key Stats:

  • Everton have scored seven goals across their last three competitive matches.
  • Manchester United have scored five and conceded four in their opening two league games.
  • United have lost only one of their last eight away league games against Everton.

Everton have created chances consistently, and Barry gives them a clear penalty-box target. Grealish should also restore some of the creativity lost following Ndiaye's departure.

Man United's attack looked far sharper against Ipswich, but four goals conceded in two matches show their vulnerability. That balance supports goals at both ends.

Everton vs Manchester United Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Manchester United To Win
  • Odds: 2.12 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: BU88V

Everton’s home form deserves respect after their 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, but United carry the greater individual scoring threat.

No Everton player has scored more than once in the league this season, while Bruno Fernandes already has three goals and Bryan Mbeumo has also opened his account. With Matheus Cunha adding pace and movement, United have the attackers to punish the Toffees if they leave space while pushing forward.

The hosts remain well organised, so this is a value selection rather than a certainty. A narrow away win is the preferred result.

Verdict: Both Teams To Score (1.55) — Everton 1-2 Manchester United.