Liverpool VS Everton Predictions

Liverpool's offensive prowess is evident, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match, significantly higher than the league average of 1.44

Liverpool Aims to Maintain Top Spot Against Resurgent Everton

The 244th Merseyside derby is set to ignite Goodison Park as table-topping Liverpool face a rejuvenated Everton side in a crucial Premier League clash.

Prediction:

Over 3.5 cards, over 2.5 goals, Liverpool to win any half, over 10.5 corners and Liverpool over 1.5 goals.

Data Analysis:

Liverpool's offensive prowess is evident, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match, significantly higher than the league average of 1.44. Their defensive record is equally impressive, conceding just 0.62 goals per match. Everton, on the other hand, has struggled offensively, averaging 0.83 goals per match, but has shown improvement defensively, allowing 1.42 goals per game.

Liverpool are favored to win with a 47.06% probability, while a draw stands at 27.3% and an Everton victory at 25.6%. The most likely scoreline for a Liverpool win is 0-1 (10%), followed by 1-2 (9%) and 0-2 (8%). A 1-1 draw is the most probable tied result (7%), while Everton's best chance for victory is a 1-0 win (5%)

What's at stake:

Liverpool aims to maintain their position atop the Premier League table, while Everton seeks to distance themselves from the relegation zone and build on their recent 4-0 victory over Wolves.

Match decider:

The battle in midfield could prove crucial, with Liverpool's dynamic duo of Gravenberch and Jones facing off against Everton's Doucoure and Gueye. The team that controls the tempo and creates more chances from the center of the park may well emerge victorious.

Players to watch out for:

(Liverpool):

Mohamed Salah

With 10 goals this season, Salah remains Liverpool's primary attacking threat.

(Everton):

Dwight McNeil

Leading Everton's scoring charts with 3 goals, McNeil will be key to the Toffees' offensive efforts, especially with his crosses and long balls.

Players out:

Everton:

Youssef Chermiti (toe), James Garner (back), Tim Iroegbunam (foot)

Liverpool:

Alisson (hamstring), Diogo Jota (abdominal), Ibrahima Konate (knee), Conor Bradley (hamstring), Kostas Tsimikas (ankle), Alexis Mac Allister (suspended)

Probable line up:

Everton (4-4-1-1): Pickford; Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Doucoure, Gueye, McNeil; Beto; Calvert-Lewin

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Gakpo

Form:

Liverpool: WWWWWD (All competitions), DWWWWD (Premier League)

Everton: DLDDLW (All competitions)

Head to Head:

Liverpool are unbeaten in five of the last six meetings against Everton. However, Everton won the last derby with a 2-0 triumph at Goodison Park in April, though their overall recent record shows just two wins in the last 30 meetings.

Key stats:

xG (Expected Goals): Liverpool 1.37, Everton 1.37 per match

Average possession: Liverpool 59%, Everton 41%

Liverpool have scored at least twice in their last seven Premier League matches, showcasing their offensive consistency. Conversely, Everton have kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven games against Liverpool, indicating their defensive resilience in this fixture.