Old Trafford drama set for another chapter
Manchester United return to Old Trafford on 24 November knowing the crowd will demand a response and a statement. The Red Devils sit seventh in the 2025/2026 Premier League table after 11 matches, a mixed but promising set of results that features wins over Liverpool and Brighton, and a run that reads D-D-W-W-W-L-W-L-W-D. There is momentum in their attacking numbers: 19 goals scored in the campaign and home goal tallies showing 11 at Old Trafford. Everton travel north in 13th, brittle on the road and inconsistent across the season, with just 4 wins from 11 and 12 goals conceded overall leaving them vulnerable against better attacks.
Form, style and head-to-head context
United’s recent stretches include a 2-2 draw at Tottenham where Amad Diallo impressed, and victories that suggest an attack capable of unlocking stubborn defences. Everton’s tune is erratic; a solid 2-0 win over Fulham was flanked by losses at Manchester City and Tottenham and draws that underline a lack of cutting edge away from home. The February meeting earlier this year finished 2-2 at Goodison — a sign this fixture can throw up goals and turns quickly. Statistically Manchester United create more — higher shots total, more attacks and dangerous attacks — and while they have conceded (18), their offensive firepower gives them control at Old Trafford.
The betting market mirrors the narrative. Bookmakers list Manchester United as favorites at 1.76 with an implied probability near 57%, while a draw is priced around 3.75 and Everton as outsiders at 4.45. That market shape reflects home advantage, recent form and United’s superior attacking output. United’s matches show a pronounced tendency toward higher-scoring affairs with an over 2.5 rate north of 72% in home data, whereas Everton’s over 2.5 sits lower, which hints that a United win accompanied by goals is a realistic script.
Tactical pointers and match flow expectations
Expect Manchester United to press and probe with a higher volume of shots and corners, forcing Everton to defend deeper and look to counter. Everton’s away record and lower shots average suggest they will struggle to sustain long spells of pressure. The referee for the match, Tony Harrington, and the large Old Trafford crowd may also shape the tempo — likely a fast first half where United try to impose themselves early.
At the same time, if you want to sharpen your edge on markets and timing, read tactical guidance such as The right time to place bets on goal markets and brush up on broader approaches with Soccer betting tips and the choice of markets. For a different angle on how outside factors can influence lines, consider this deeper look at club ownership dynamics: How the interference of billionaire investors in football clubs messes with the betting.
Betting suggestion: Back Manchester United (Home) in the 1X2 market. The odds at 1.76 reflect a strong probability for a United victory given their attacking edge at Old Trafford, superior shot and attack metrics, and Everton’s inconsistent away form. Stake sensibly and consider pairing the pick with a modest bankroll strategy.