Everton vs Manchester City predictions: Tight tussle expected on Merseyside
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- Everton are 13th in the standings, 10 points off Brighton in 10th
- Man City sit in fifth position, a point clear of sixth-placed Chelsea
- Recommended bet: Under 2.5 goals
Manchester City continue their pursuit of a Champions League finish when they head to Goodison Park for the final time to take on Everton.
The Citizens are in a big battle to finish in the top five, which would secure a place in Europe's top table next season and Saturday's trip to Merseyside looks like a tricky one.
Everton have improved substantially since manager David Moyes returned for a second stint and his side head into this clash on the back of a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Team news
Everton pair Orel Mangala and Jesper Lindstrom are sidelined for the rest of the season, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is facing another couple of weeks on the sidelines because of a thigh injury.
City's injury list is a lengthy one as they remain without the services of Rodri, Nathan Ake, Erling Haaland, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Ederson.
Phil Foden will be given a late fitness test after missing the last game with a foot problem.
The stats
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Everton have lost just one of their last 12 league games, a 1-0 defeat to city rivals Liverpool.
The Toffees have drawn a league-high 14 games this season, with six of those coming in their last nine matches.
Under 2.5 goals has landed in Everton's last six assignments.
City came from 2-0 down against Crystal Palace last time out to win 5-2, extending their unbeaten run in all competitions to five games.
The Citizens have failed to score in their last two away matches in the league, while there have been fewer than three goals in their last three road fixtures in the top flight.
Prediction
City are still striving for the same consistency levels they have had over the past four seasons and there have been positive signs over the last month, with three wins and two draws from their last five matches.
However, Pep Guardiola's side have struggled on their travels of late, failing to score in a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest and then being held to a 0-0 stalemate at Old Trafford against Manchester United.
It was better attacking performance from the Citizens last time out at home, coming from 2-0 down to beat Palace 5-2, but they are not the same force on the road and goals could be at a premium at Goodison Park.
Moyes has made Everton a tough nut to crack, evidenced by six draws in their last nine league matches and the hard-fought 1-0 success at Forest last time out.
The Toffees will look to make life as tough as possible for City and it would be no surprise to see the goals in short supply on Merseyside.
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