Everton vs Manchester City Predictions

• Everton have not conceded more than two goals at Hill Dickinson Stadium in their last seven league games there 
• Manchester City have not scored more than twice in eight of their last nine Premier League away games
• City have not scored a third goal in their last four matches against Everton
• Pep Guardiola’s side have won six in a row while Everton have lost two straight

Moyes’ men will make City sweat

Prepare for more dramatic twists and turns in the title race with Everton’s gleaming Hill Dickinson Stadium set to provide the backdrop for a thriller between the Blues of Merseyside and Manchester on Bank Holiday Monday.

Pep Guardiola’s side put themselves in pole position to break Arsenal’s hearts when they beat Mikel Arteta’s side 2-1 at Etihad Stadium a fortnight ago, but the Gunners responded by beating Newcastle while they were in FA Cup action last weekend.

Now City face arguably their toughest test of the run-in against a David Moyes side who can still realistically push for a place in Europe. Everton are three points off sixth place following their 2-1 defeat at West Ham, which came on the back of a similar home defeat in the derby.

Pickford will need to play well

The Toffees were probably worth a point at London Stadium but Callum Wilson, so often their nemesis, popped up with a dramatic stoppage-time winner. They did receive a slice of luck that day, though, when Jordan Pickford avoided any sanction at all for a reckless challenge that could have easily seen him sent off by a more attentive referee/VAR official.

Pickford has not been in great form recently, but there is no doubt that he can pull off spectacular saves and inspire the defenders around him in a way that very few other keepers can. He should be central to the action on Monday as Guardiola’s side have the highest goals/shots ratio in the Premier League.

They are the division’s highest scorers with 63, which could give them a crucial edge in the title race, but City have found it tough to rack up goals on the road of late. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of their 1-0 win at Burnley last week when most people expected a cricket score.

O’Reilly offers value that Haaland can’t

City have scored no more than two goals in eight of their last nine Premier League away games and any of their last four meetings with the Toffees – three of which finished 2-0 in their favour.

A 2-0 or 2-1 scoreline fits the circumstances of this game with City looking to control the game and pick their moments while Everton dig in and look for opportunities on the break.

Haaland, who has six goals in his last five games against Everton, is no value at 4/7 anytime, so take a chance on Nico O’Reilly continuing his hot streak. The full-back/midfielder has scored seven goals in his last 12 games for the Citizens.