The Daily Star Ireland
As Manchester City prepares to face Everton in their Premier League clash on the 26th of December 2024, history seems to favor the hosts. In their last 37 encounters, Manchester City has come out on top with 20 victories, while Everton has managed 11 wins, and 6 matches have ended in draws. The previous meeting between these two resulted in a 1-1 draw, signaling a competitive edge between them.
Manchester City is demonstrating commendable form at their home ground, achieving an average of 2 points per game this season. In contrast, Everton has struggled on the road, recording an average of just 0.75 points per game away from home. With City’s consistent home performance and Everton’s away difficulties, City stands as the likely favorites.
Historically, matches between these sides have seen an average of 2.59 goals per game, with both teams scoring in just under half of their encounters (49% BTTS rate). This suggests that while goals are to be expected, Everton might struggle to breach City’s defense effectively.
Given the current statistics and the teams’ past results, Manchester City appears to hold a clear advantage for this fixture, and they are likely to secure a home victory unless Everton can defy their poor away form. Expect City to capitalize on their strong home record and aim for a decisive win on Boxing Day.
