Premier League: Everton vs Liverpool Live
Preview: Everton vs Liverpool
Everton vs Liverpool is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:00pm at Goodison Park as both sides search for the win to accomplish their various goals for the season. Liverpool secured a comfortable 3-1 victory against Fulham, while Everton defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 in a crucial match against relegation rivals before an unexpected turn of events.
In the 244th Merseyside derby, there is more at stake than just pride as both teams are fighting at different ends of the table. Everton bounced back from their heavy defeat against Chelsea with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, aiming to widen their lead over the relegation zone. Despite facing an eight-point deduction, a win in this match could secure their Premier League status. However, Everton has struggled against Liverpool in recent years, with only one win in their last 26 encounters and no home victories in their last 12 meetings, making it their longest winless streak against any opponent in league history.
The away side rebounded from their recent league loss to Crystal Palace and Europa League exit to Atalanta by securing a significant victory against Fulham on Sunday. This win allowed them to stay in contention with Arsenal at the top of the table. Despite key players like Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, and Darwin Núñez starting on the bench to manage their workload, Liverpool managed to perform well in their third game in six days. Their strong head-to-head record and impressive track record in midweek Premier League matches are likely boosting their confidence. Under Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool has won their last 12 Wednesday Premier League games by a combined score of 33-5.
Head-to-head
Liverpool won 2-0 in the previous match at Anfield in October last year. They come into this game with four wins and one draw in their last five matches against Everton.
Prediction
Everton’s run of not scoring against their bitter rivals may be broken as the Reds’ defense has not been very strong in 2024. If the Reds can maintain their streak of scoring in every Premier League away game this season, it could spell trouble for Dyche’s team. Klopp’s team easily defeated Fulham, even with key players only playing in the second half. A return to a full-strength lineup at Goodison Park should see Liverpool, who are competing for the title, come out on top once again.
