The Everton vs Man Utd match will take place at 13:00 UTC on September 6 in Matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. The hosts are unbeaten after their opening two games with four points, while Man Utd have three points. Can the Red Devils secure their second consecutive victory?

Everton vs Man Utd Prediction

Everton have made an unbeaten start to the season and return to Hill Dickinson with plenty of confidence, while Man Utd have just picked up their first win but continue to show weaknesses at the back. The September 6 clash will therefore be a genuine test of Michael Carrick's side and their defensive capabilities. Everton head into the match with four points from their opening two games. They beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at home before drawing 1-1 with Bournemouth, with James Tarkowski scoring an equaliser in stoppage time. It has been a start that closely reflects the identity David Moyes wants to build: pragmatic, disciplined and resilient enough to avoid collapsing when matches become difficult. One particularly noteworthy factor is Everton's home record. They defeated Palace 2-0 in their first Premier League match at Hill Dickinson this season and will once again benefit from the atmosphere at their new stadium. Recent history suggests that playing Everton away, whether at their former home Goodison Park or their new stadium, has rarely been an easy assignment for United. However, Everton also have an issue that Moyes cannot ignore: attacking depth. Beto has moved to Fiorentina, while Iliman Ndiaye has joined Man City. Everton brought Jack Grealish back on loan from Man City, but their move for Folarin Balogun collapsed on deadline day, meaning they failed to add another centre-forward. With the transfer window now closed, Thierno Barry has become the most notable option for the hosts in the striker role. That could encourage Everton to continue favouring a transition-based approach rather than trying to dominate possession for long periods. Grealish provides ball retention and creativity in the final third, while set pieces and crosses into Barry's area will be important attacking weapons. Tarkowski's late goal against Bournemouth also demonstrated that Everton can still make a difference from situations that appear to have already reached their conclusion. Man Utd, meanwhile, are heading in the opposite direction. A 0-2 defeat to Hull City on the opening weekend placed considerable pressure on Michael Carrick's side, but they responded immediately with a 5-2 demolition of Ipswich. Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick, Bryan Mbeumo also found the net, while Matheus Cunha continued to demonstrate his influence within Carrick's attacking system. More important than the scoreline was the way United rediscovered their attacking ability after a difficult first half. Leif Davis put Ipswich ahead, but United equalised before the break before scoring four consecutive goals in the second half. Fernandes once again showed that he remains both United's creative hub and their most important source of goals. Nevertheless, the defence remains a major concern. United conceded twice against Hull in the opening game, while Ipswich also managed to penetrate Carrick's defensive structure at various points and scored two goals following both individual mistakes and systemic weaknesses from the Red Devils. Clearly, this is not an issue limited to a single match. That weakness could prove decisive in Merseyside. Everton may not have the strongest attack in the league, but they possess enough experience and physical strength to trouble a United side that often leaves spaces behind when pushing forward. Conversely, if Fernandes, Cunha and Mbeumo can maintain the attacking tempo they showed in the second half against Ipswich, Everton will find it extremely difficult to hold on. United have the advantage in terms of overall quality and are high on confidence after their 5-2 victory, but Everton have another advantage: home-field support, where they have consistently shown discipline and concentration. As a result, the Red Devils will need to improve significantly at both ends of the pitch if they are to return home with all three points.

Everton vs Man Utd Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have met 216 times in total. Man Utd hold the advantage with 97 victories, while Everton have won 71 matches and the remaining 48 ended in draws. In their last 10 meetings, United's dominance has been even clearer. They have won six, drawn two and lost just two. The Red Devils have also won three and drawn one of their last four away matches against Everton.

Latest Team News

• Everton: Tim Iroegbunam is injured. New signing Christian Norgaard is doubtful. Jake O'Brien is reportedly dealing with psychological issues following the collapse of his deadline-day transfer.
• Man Utd: Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Amad Diallo and new signing Carlos Baleba are currently recovering from injuries. Mason Mount has returned to full training with the first team.

Expected Line-ups: Everton vs Man Utd

• Everton (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Patterson, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Armstrong; Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, T. George; Thierno Barry.
• Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Tielemans; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Rashford; Cunha.

In-Depth Statistical Analysis

• Man Utd to win: Carrick's side are full of confidence after their emphatic victory over Ipswich last time out. History is also on their side, with United winning six and losing only two of their last 10 meetings with Everton. Concerns over the defence may also be eased by the fact that Everton are missing several key attacking players.
• Under 2.5 goals: Six of the last 10 meetings between the two sides have produced two goals or fewer. Both of their two most recent encounters ended 0-1, with the away side securing narrow victories. Three of the four matches played by the two teams since the start of the season have also produced no more than two goals, with the only exception being United's 5-2 win over Ipswich.
• Only one team to score: Recent meetings between Everton and Man Utd have often seen only one side find the net, with this outcome occurring in four of their last five encounters. Everton's significantly weakened attack for various reasons provides further grounds to believe this trend could continue.

Everton vs Man Utd Score Prediction

Everton have home advantage and have made a solid start to the season. However, with their confidence high and their squad possessing superior overall quality, the Red Devils are expected to claim all three points, although it is unlikely to be straightforward.

Predicted Result: Everton 0-1 Man Utd