Manchester United welcome Everton to Old Trafford for Monday Night Football, with manager David Moyes returning to his former club aiming to extend their winless streak to three matches. The Premier League fixture kicks off at 8pm and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
Form Guide and Table Stakes
United began the weekend in seventh place but remain firmly in the hunt for European qualification, sitting just four points behind rivals Manchester City in second. After a turbulent start to the season under Ruben Amorim, which included an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby, the Portuguese manager has steadied the ship. The Red Devils are currently on a five-match unbeaten run, their best form since Amorim took over just over a year ago.
This run includes wins over Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton, alongside away draws against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur. A victory tonight could propel United as high as fourth in the Premier League table, allowing them to firmly believe they are in the race for Champions League football.
Everton, however, present a potentially tricky challenge. The Toffees have delivered a mixed bag of results recently, beating Crystal Palace and Fulham but suffering heavy losses to Spurs and Man City. They have also been held to draws by Sunderland and West Ham. Their inconsistency is a key reason why football betting sites have installed United as the firm favourites.
Expert Betting Tips and Predictions
Given the contrasting form, United are deservedly odds-on to secure the three points. Everton haven't won at Old Trafford since 2013, further strengthening the case for a home win. However, United's defensive record suggests Everton could find the net. Across their last five matches, United have conceded seven goals, keeping only one clean sheet.
This makes the bet of Manchester United to win and both teams to score an attractive proposition at 23/10 with Ladbrokes. It acknowledges United's superior form and home advantage while accounting for their defensive vulnerabilities.
For a goalscoring tip, all eyes are on summer signing Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroonian forward has become a crucial part of United's attack, scoring four goals in his last four matches, including a strike against Tottenham last time out. With Benjamin Sesko absent, Mbeumo is likely to lead the line again, making him excellent value at 13/8 with Bet365 to score anytime.
Team News and Free Bet Offer
The predicted line-ups will be crucial, with Mbeumo expected to start in a central role. For bettors, Betfred is offering a promotion for this match. Punters can get money back as free bets, up to £5, on all losing bet builders for the game, provided the builder has a minimum of three legs with combined odds of 3/1 or bigger.
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