Everton vs Man Utd: Betting tips for Monday night clash
Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Monday night football comes from the Hill Dickinson Stadium as David Moyes' Everton host his former side Manchester United.
Odds Now football tipster Terry Foord takes a closer look at the Premier League weekend's final clash and offers up his best bets.
Everton suffered their first defeat in six matches on Tuesday, losing 2-1 to Bournemouth having taken an early lead.
The in-form Cherries turned the game around, and the Toffees did themselves no favours when they received their fourth red card of the season while trailing. Alarmingly for Moyes, three of those dismissals have come at home, so discipline will be crucial if Everton are to remain competitive in the push for European qualification.
Home form is also becoming a concern. Moyes' men are now winless in five at the Hill Dickinson Stadium since a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Draws against sides such as Leeds and Wolves – teams they would expect to beat on their own patch – have stalled their progress at a vital stage of the season.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have enjoyed a strong start under new boss Michael Carrick. Five matches in, they remain unbeaten – although they rode their luck against West Ham – and all three home games under Carrick have ended in victory.
The standout result was the away win at Arsenal, which underlined the progress being made. United now sit just five points behind third-placed Aston Villa, making Champions League qualification a genuine possibility.
Away form still looks a little fragile, however. United have drawn three of their last four on the road, all against teams in the bottom five, suggesting they are difficult to beat but not always clinical enough to secure maximum points. Nonetheless, the overall trend is positive, with a nine-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Benjamin Sesko has added fresh impetus in attack, scoring twice in just 39 minutes of football and is pushing strongly for a starting role here.
Everton recorded a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford in November, but that came before Carrick’s appointment and United now look a very different side.
Across the last ten meetings, Manchester United have won five, with three draws and two Everton victories.
At Everton’s ground, recent results have been balanced – two draws, one Everton win and two United wins – but United are unbeaten in their last three visits to the blue half of Merseyside.
Goal trends are mixed: three of the last six meetings have gone over 2.5 goals, while both teams have scored in only one of those matches, a 2-2 draw in February 2025.
Manchester United look worth backing given Everton’s recent home struggles and the momentum Carrick has built during his time at the helm.
Everton will also be without right-back Jake O’Brien after his red card, meaning Nathan Patterson is likely to deputise – a potential area United could exploit.
In a bet builder, United to register the most shots on target appeals. They average around five on the road compared to Everton’s home average of 3.8. That volume of attempts should also test Jordan Pickford, who has made 3+ saves in six of his last eight matches. S
enne Lammens has recorded 2+ saves in three of his last five appearances too, so including both goalkeepers in the saves markets makes sense. Adding at least one card to the selection completes a well-rounded angle for what could be a competitive contest.
2pts – Man United to win – 1/1 (Bet365)
1pt – Man United win, united most shots on target, Jordan Pickford 3+ saves, Senne Lammens 2+ saves & 1+ card in the match – 4/1 (Bet365)
Total staked - 3pts
All prices correct at the time of writing. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly.
Terry is a sports writer and tipster with two decades of betting industry experience, most recently featuring a long stint with Punters Lounge.
A keen follower of darts, snooker, football and many other sports, Terry loves getting creative to try and find an edge and particularly enjoys trying to factor the mental side of sport into his punting.
Away from the desk, he is also a long-suffering West Ham fan.
Terry is a sports writer and tipster with two decades of betting industry experience, most recently featuring a long stint with Punters Lounge.
A keen follower of darts, snooker, football and many other sports, Terry loves getting creative to try and find an edge and particularly enjoys trying to factor the mental side of sport into his punting.
Away from the desk, he is also a long-suffering West Ham fan.
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