Bragging rights are on the line in one of English football’s most historic and passionate rivalries as Liverpool host Everton for the Merseyside Derby at Anfield. This is a fixture that transcends the form book, driven by local pride and an intense atmosphere. Liverpool come into the game as a formidable force, especially at their Anfield fortress, while Everton, under the pragmatic guidance of Sean Dyche, will be set up to be physical, organised, and determined to spoil the party for their neighbours.
This Liverpool vs Everton match preview will analyse the Reds’ dominant home record, the Toffees’ defensive tactics, and the surprisingly cagey head-to-head trend at Anfield to find the best betting value. While derbies can be unpredictable, the statistical history of this specific encounter at this specific venue offers some very clear and potentially profitable insights for punters.
Liverpool vs Everton Match Preview
Team Recent Form
Liverpool enter the derby in excellent form, particularly at home, while Everton’s recent results have been patchy.
- Liverpool: LWW D W
- Everton: WDWLL
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Key Stats
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 12 home matches against Everton in all competitions, making Anfield a true fortress in this derby.
- Contrary to its fiery reputation, this fixture at Anfield is often very tight; the last six meetings here have all finished with under 2.5 goals.
- Everton have failed to score a single goal in their last four consecutive visits to Anfield.
Correct Score Prediction
My correct score prediction for this match is a 2-0 victory for Liverpool.
While the Merseyside Derby is always fiercely contested, Liverpool’s dominance at Anfield is undeniable. Everton’s strategy under Sean Dyche will be to defend deep, frustrate Liverpool, and hope to snatch something from a set-piece. However, their dreadful goal-scoring record at this ground, combined with the likely absence of their main striker, makes it difficult to see where a goal will come from. Liverpool’s relentless pressure and superior attacking quality will eventually break down Everton’s resistance, leading to a controlled and comfortable home victory with a clean sheet.
Liverpool vs Everton H2H
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 12 home games against Everton.
- Everton’s last victory at Anfield was in 2021, and before that, 1999.
- The last six derbies played at Anfield have all produced fewer than three goals (Under 2.5).
- The Merseyside Derby has seen more red cards (22) than any other fixture in Premier League history, so expect a physical battle.
Pre-game Odds
- Liverpool Win: 1.35
- Draw: 5.00
- Everton Win: 8.50
Team News Liverpool
Manager Jürgen Klopp faces some selection headaches after a tough midweek Champions League fixture in Madrid. There are injury doubts over key defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konaté, which could make the Reds slightly more vulnerable at the back. However, their attacking trident, led by the irrepressible Mohamed Salah, is expected to be at full strength and will be fired up for the derby.
Team News Everton
Everton’s game plan will be heavily impacted by the fitness of their main striker, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is a major doubt with a recurring hamstring issue. Without him, their attacking threat is significantly reduced. Manager Sean Dyche will rely on the defensive resilience of James Tarkowski and the goalkeeping heroics of Jordan Pickford to try and contain Liverpool’s potent attack and keep his team in the game.
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Predicted Lineups
- Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Gomez, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Núñez, Díaz
- Everton (4-5-1): Pickford; Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Onana, Gueye, Garner, McNeil; Beto
Liverpool vs Everton Betting Tips
- Tip 1 – Result: Liverpool to Win to Nil
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Tip 3 – Both Teams to Score: No
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