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Round 3 - Premier League

Everton FC VS Manchester United FC

Goodison Park

6 September, 2026

Overview:

Premier League Round 3 matchup between Everton FC and Manchester United FC projects as a tight contest, with most previews favoring a narrow Manchester United win and a modest goal total, though some models rate the teams closely. Recent previews commonly cite a 1-2 or 0-2 away result, while Opta-style projections show only a small separation between the sides. [2][6][7][10]

Recent H2H results: Man United edge recent H2H

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Manchester United FC.
Expect Everton to defend in a mid-to-low block and look for counterattacks, while Manchester United should control more possession and create higher-quality chances through wide and central progression. Late goals and both-teams-to-score scenarios are plausible, but United’s superior attacking output gives them the edge. [4][6][10][11]
The balance of recent previews, odds, and score forecasts leans toward an away win, but the close statistical split and Everton’s home resistance reduce confidence in a high-margin result. [8][10][15][16]

Last Update: 31-07-2026

Stats:

Everton FC Manchester United FC
Expected Possession
47 53
Average Goals Per Match
1.1 1.6
Win Probability
28 45
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Arsenal 26 7 5 85
2 Man City 23 9 6 78
3 Man United 20 11 7 71
4 Aston Villa 19 8 11 65
5 Liverpool 17 9 12 60
6 Bournemouth 13 18 7 57
7 Sunderland 14 12 12 54
8 Brighton Hove 14 11 13 53
9 Brentford 14 11 13 53
10 Chelsea 14 10 14 52
11 Fulham 15 7 16 52
12 Newcastle 14 7 17 49
13 Everton 13 10 15 49
14 Leeds United 11 14 13 47
15 Crystal Palace 11 12 15 45
16 Nottingham 11 11 16 44
17 Tottenham 10 11 17 41
18 West Ham 10 9 19 39
19 Burnley 4 10 24 22
20 Wolverhampton 3 11 24 20
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
E. Haaland MCI NOR 36 27 8
T. Rodrigues BRE BRA 38 22 1
A. Semenyo MCI GHA 37 17 4
O. Watkins AVL ENG 37 16 3

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