Manchester City vs Everton 15/10 Premier League
How Will Manchester City React After First Defeat of the Season?
LEAGUE: English Premier League
GAME: Manchester City vs Everton
LOCATION: Etihad Stadium
DATE: Saturday 15/10
TIME: 16:00
In 180 previous meetings between the teams, Manchester City have won 68 times, Everton have won 67 times and there have been 45 draws.
Prior to the international break, Manchester City lost their first game of the season, which was also their first defeat under Pep Guardiola, 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur. City can have no complaints about the defeat, as Tottenham thoroughly deserved their victory and cut City’s lead down to just one point, at the top of the Premier League table. Playing in-front of their own fans, Guardiola will want to see a good response from his team.
Ronald Koeman takes his Everton team to the Etihad having failed to win their last two Premier League games. The defeat at Bournemouth was followed by a disappointing home draw against Crystal Palace, teams Everton should be beating, if they want to stay in the hunt for a Champions League place this season. Everton come into this game in 5th place in the Premier League, 4 points behind their hosts.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Winner
- Result and Both Teams to Score
- Winning Margin
Back to Winning Ways
Pep Guardiola will be determined to see his team return to winning ways, following their first defeat of the season at Spurs. Everton present probably their toughest test at home in the Premier League so far this season but Ronald Koeman’s have team have failed to win their last two games and after the international break, will not have much time to set his team up for one of their most difficult games of the season.
Game Tip: Manchester City to Win is 1.5 at Ladbrokes
City Unsure at the Back
If there has been on aspect of Manchester City’s game which has failed to impress this season, it’s been their defence. With 7 goals conceded in the Premier League this season, Southampton, Everton and Spurs all have superior defensive records and if there is one thing Koeman will want his team to do, it will be to test City’s defence, as often as possible.
Game Tip: Manchester City to Win and Both Teams to Score is 2.8 at Bet365
Everton Will Make It Tough
Manchester City have improved at home, as the Premier League season has gone on, winning more impressively each time. However, Everton will be the first team they have faced at the Etihad, who has real desires to finish in the European places this season and genuine quality throughout their team. Although City should win this game, it will be tight.
Game Tip: Manchester City to Win by 1 Goal is 3.75 at Ladbrokes
