Everton FC — Manchester United

Everton and Manchester United will meet in an interesting match that promises to be tense. The expected score according to the model shows 1.4 : 1.1 in favor of the visitors, indicating fairly equal chances for both teams. In terms of totals, the model predicts around 2.5 goals per match, which could create conditions for an active game with corners.

Everton's form looks quite good: the team has earned 4 points in the first two matches of the season, with one win and one draw. In their last five games, they have shown scoring ability, averaging 1.5 goals per match while conceding about the same. Everton averages around 6 corners per game, which brings us closer to the desired total.

The Mancunians are also keeping pace — their statistics indicate that they score an average of 2 goals per match while conceding 1.3. However, their form is unstable: several losses and only one win in their last five games raise questions about the team's consistency. Additionally, Manchester United generates around 5.7 corners per match, which also adds confidence to a bet on the total corners.

Judging by H2H meetings, Everton does not often beat Manchester United — only three wins in the last 22 encounters in the Premier League. Nevertheless, both teams have high "both teams to score" rates — Everton at 61%, United at 62%. This suggests that both teams will actively attack and create chances.

All this leads to the assumption that the match will be rich in corner kicks. Considering the current form of the teams and their corner statistics, a bet on over 9 corners seems quite justified with odds of 1.8. The risk can be summed up in one line: take over 9 corners at odds of 1.8.