Manchester United and Everton are set to face off this weekend in the concluding clash of the Premier League Summer Series.
The Red Devils have been on a roll in the U.S., maintaining their unbeaten run with an emphatic 4-1 win over Bournemouth. Goals from Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo, and Ethan Williams saw them make it two from two in the pre-season tournament.
On the other hand, it's been a rocky ride for Everton, who are still chasing their first win in the competition. After being outplayed 3-0 by Bournemouth in their opener, the Toffees slipped to a narrow 2-1 defeat against West Ham on Wednesday.
With Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United side boasting the only perfect record in the Summer Series so far, a win in this final outing would see them complete a clean sweep and lift the title, a strong statement ahead of the new season.
The Sporting News takes you through a preview of United's clash with the Toffees and all the latest betting tips.
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Manchester United vs. Everton pre-season friendly prediction
After a goalless draw with Leeds United in Sweden a fortnight ago, Manchester United jetted off to the United States to take part in the Premier League Summer Series.
Their American campaign got off to a strong start with a 2-1 victory over West Ham in New Jersey, followed by a commanding 4-1 dismantling of Bournemouth in Chicago. With back-to-back wins under their belt and the buzz of another headline-making summer transfer window, the Red Devils head into their final Summer Series clash riding a wave of momentum.
As for former United manager David Moyes, his West Ham squad has looked thin on numbers and short on spark throughout the tour. He'll be desperate to end their U.S. stint on a high note when they take the field on Sunday night U.S. time.
The bookmakers at Dafabet are backing Man United to win this pre-season clash and have them priced up at 1.61, with a draw at 3.95 and Everton underdogs at 4.90.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Everton
- Man Utd are rated as a 66.67% chance to beat Everton inside 90 minutes by Dafabet for this pre-season friendly.
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Manchester United vs. Everton predicted lineups, team news
Manchester United came through their emphatic win over Bournemouth unscathed, giving Ruben Amorim a full deck to shuffle for the final game of their U.S. tour. One name fans will be watching closely is £71 million summer signing Bryan Mbeumo, who's yet to make his debut since arriving from Brentford.
The playmaker sat out the clashes against both West Ham and Bournemouth but could finally get his first minutes in Red this Sunday. It's still unclear whether Joshua Zirkzee, Noussair Mazraoui, or Andre Onana will make the squad, with all three sidelined so far due to injury.
- Man United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left): Bayindir (GK) — Yoro, De Ligt, Heaven — Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Shaw — Fernandes, Cunha — Hojlund
Injured: Maguire, Martinez, Onana, Mazraoui (doubt), Zirkzee (doubt)
Suspended: None
Over in the Everton camp, there was a bright spot in their loss to West Ham, the return of James Tarkowski. After spending over three months on the sidelines nursing a hamstring issue, the defender got 20 minutes under his belt.
Head coach David Moyes will no doubt be hoping his presence can bolster the backline against United in their final pre-season outing.
- Everton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left): Travers (GK) — Patterson, O’Brien, Mykolenko — Garner, Gueye, Iroegbunam, McNeil — Carlos Alcaraz, Ndiaye — Barry.
Injured: Coleman (thigh), Tarkowski (hamstring), Mangala (knee)
Suspended: None
Manchester United vs. Everton latest odds, correct score betting
Here's some of the most likely results for this Premier League Summer Series match-up, according to Dafabet.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man Utd 2-1 | 7.50 |
| Draw 1-1 | 7.00 |
| Man Utd 2-0 | 7.50 |
| Man Utd 1-0 | 7.50 |
| Man Utd 3-1 | 12.00 |
| Man Utd 3-0 | 12.00 |
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Manchester United vs. Everton Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is for Manchester United to Win and Both Teams To Score (3.28, Parimatch).
Manchester United finally seem to have a decent understanding of their style of play and coming up against a Everton side who look a little behind in terms of their pre-season preparations, we fancy this game to be open and feature goals at both ends thanks to the Red Devils' shoddy defence.
Manchester United vs. Everton head-to-head
Manchester United and Everton share a long-standing football rivalry in English football, with encounters dating back to the early years of the Premier League.
Historically, the Red Devils have enjoyed significant dominance in this fixture both in terms of overall wins and recent form. Since 1996, the two sides have clashed 65 times in major competitions, with United claiming 42 victories compared to Everton's 9, and 16 matches ending in a draw.
In the Premier League era specifically, they have met 66 times in the English top-flight, with Manchester United winning 42 of those meetings, Everton winning 10, and 14 matches ending level.
The last time these two teams locked horns was back on February 22, and it turned out to be a dramatic encounter at Goodison Park that ended all square. Everton took everyone by surprise with an early double from Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure, racing to a 2-0 advantage in the opening half.
But Manchester United clawed their way back into the contest, with Bruno Fernandes pulling one back before Manuel Ugarte netted the equaliser in the second half, ensuring the points were shared in a thrilling comeback.
How to watch Manchester United vs. Everton: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Monday, August 4
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Time: 2:30 a.m. IST
- TV/Stream: Star Sports Select 1/1HD, Jio+Hotstar