Everton vs Liverpool: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips

Goodison hosts Everton and Liverpool in a massive Merseyside derby in the Premier League this Wednesday. After a tough week for Liverpool, they’ll be looking for revenge against rivals, whereas Everton need a big win following another points deduction.

• Liverpool to win @ 1.49 on SBK
• Over 2.5 goals @ ½ on CopyBet
• Both teams to score @ 8/13 on BetUK

These odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Date: 24/04/2024

Kick off time: 20:00

Location: Goodison Park

Both the title race and the relegation battle are on with just three games left of the season. Liverpool look to regain the top spot in the league whereas Everton aim to put some more room between themselves and the relegation zone.

Everton currently sit 16th in the Premier League after 33 games. The Toffees have ten wins, eight draws and 15 losses, leaving them on 30 points, five points from the relegation zone.

The Toffees have massively struggled in front of goal this season, scoring just 32 goals in 33 games, an average of 1.00 goals a game. However, Everton have been much better defensively, conceding 48 goals and keeping nine clean sheets.

Liverpool, on the other hand, currently sit second in the Premier League. In 33 games, The Reds have 22 wins, eight draws and three losses which leaves them on 74 points, equal with Arsenal at the top of the league and a point above City, who have a game in hand.

The Reds have been amongst the goals this season, scoring 75 goals in 33 games, an average of 2.27 goals a game. Liverpool have been just as solid at the other end of the pitch, conceding 32 goals and keeping nine clean sheets.

The Merseyside derby is a historic fixture, with 294 meetings since the first back in 1894. Liverpool have a far better record in the fixture with 125 wins in comparison to Everton’s 83 wins. In fact, a draw is more common than an Everton win in this fixture, happening on 86 occasions.

The last five games in this fixture, there have been four wins for Liverpool and one draw. Everton haven’t beaten Liverpool since 2021 and before that the last win was back in 2010.

Everton Team News

Sean Dyche will be without Dele Alli, Nathan Patterson and Seamus Coleman this week. However, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Idrissa Gueye, Jarrad Branthwaite and Lewis Dobbin can all return.

Liverpool Team News

Jurgen Klopp will be without Conor Bradley, Thiago and Joel Matip this week.

In their last five games in all competitions, Everton have two wins, one draw and two losses.

Dominic Solanke opened the scoring for Bournemouth just after the hour mark but Beto equalised for Everton with just three minutes of normal time to go. However, an own goal from Coleman in extra time gave Bournemouth the 2 - 1 win.

The trip to Newcastle saw Everton behind early as Alexander Isak found the back of the net on the 15 minute mark. Despite having just three shots on target and less of the possession, Calvert-Lewin converted his high pressure penalty in the 88th minute to grab a 1 - 1 draw for Everton.

Everton finally picked up a win at home against relegation candidates Burnley. Calvert-Lewin scored the only goal of the game in the first half added time to give Everton the 1 - 0 win over ten-man Burnley, who had Dara O’Shea sent off in the second half.

The trip to Stamford Bridge was one to forget for Everton. A 30 minute hat-trick in the first half from Cole Palmer and a goal from Nicolas Jackson gave Chelsea the 4 - 0 lead at halftime. A penalty from Palmer and a late goal from Alfie Gilchrist secured the 6 - 0 win for Chelsea.

The last time out for Everton was against Nottingham Forest. Gueye opened the scoring in the first half and Dwight McNeil doubled the lead with ten minutes to go as Everton picked up a 2 - 0 win with just 40% of the possession.

In their last five games, Liverpool have two wins, one draw and two losses.

The trip to Old Trafford saw Luis Diaz open the scoring for Liverpool and give them the 1 - 0 lead at halftime. Bruno Fernandes got Manchester United level early in the second half and Kobbie Mainoo gave United the lead with 20 minutes to go. However, a late penalty from Mo Salah did rescue a 2 - 2 draw for Liverpool.

In the first leg of the Europa League Quarter Final, Liverpool hosted Atalanta. Gianluca Scamacca gave Atalanta the lead at the break and added another on the hour mark. Mario Pasalic added another late on to secure the 3 - 0 win for Atalanta.

Back in the Premier League, Liverpool took on Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the game in the 14th minute and despite having 21 shots and 70% of the possession, Liverpool failed to find the back of the net and slumped to a 1 - 0 loss.

The second leg of the Europa League Quarter Finals saw Liverpool in Italy. An early penalty from Salah was the only goal of the night giving Liverpool the 1 - 0 win, though they did exit the competition through a 3 - 1 aggregate loss.

The most recent outing for Liverpool was against Fulham. Trent Alexander-Arnold opened the scoring with a free-kick but Timothy Castagne equalised in the first half added time for Fulham. However, in the second half goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota gave Liverpool the 3 - 1 win.

Liverpool have dominated this fixture and this is unlikely to change this week, though Everton may be able to get themselves on the scoresheet with Liverpool’s defensive weaknesses of recent. Everton 1 - 3 Liverpool

Everton vs Liverpool will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. The game can also be followed on the radio on BBC Five Live or TalkSport.

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