Matchday 15 of the Premier League will see Everton take on Liverpool on December 7 at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Everton vs. Liverpool: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 11 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 54;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.9;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 0%.
Predicted lineups for Everton vs. Liverpool
Everton (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford – Vitalii Mykolenko, Ashley Young, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite – Abdoulaye Doucouré, Idrissa Gueye – Dwight McNeil, Iliman Ndiaye, Orel Mangala – Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher – Virgil van Dijk, Jarell Quansah, Andrew Robertson, Joe Gomez – Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch – Cody Gakpo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah – Darwin Nunez.
The starting lineup for each team in their last match in this tournament is indicated.
Everton
The Toffees have not won in the league for five matches, drawing three and losing two. Additionally, they failed to score in four consecutive games during this period. However, in the last round, they finally secured a victory by thrashing Wolverhampton 4-0 at home. This was Everton's first big win in the Premier League in exactly a year. The team is currently in 15th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.
- The club has avoided defeat in 8 of their last 10 Premier League games (3 wins and 5 draws).
- At least one team failed to score in Everton's last five league matches.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of Everton's last 8 Premier League games.
Liverpool
The team drew 3-3 away against Newcastle in the last round, ending their four-match winning streak in the league. However, their unbeaten run continues, now extending to 10 matches (8 wins and 2 draws). Arne Slot's side remains comfortably at the top of the Premier League, seven points ahead of their nearest rivals. They also boast the league's best defense, having conceded only 11 goals.
Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister will miss the match due to suspension.
- Liverpool have scored at least two goals in their last seven Premier League games.
- Both teams have scored in 5 of Liverpool's last 7 league matches.
- The club has won the second half in their last six league matches.
Everton vs. Liverpool: Match Prediction
The Merseyside derby is one of the most thrilling and intense fixtures in the Premier League. Regardless of Everton's position in the standings, they always rise to the occasion against their local rivals. I am confident that the upcoming match will not be an easy outing for Arne Slot's men. Moreover, Everton's recent emphatic victory will boost their confidence.
While the hosts rarely defeat Liverpool, it's worth noting that at Goodison Park, the matches often end in draws. In the last 12 league meetings at this stadium, there have been nine draws. In this series, the visitors have only managed one win by more than one goal. Additionally, Liverpool have failed to score at Goodison Park in 5 of their last 7 Premier League visits. I won't risk predicting a draw, as Arne Slot's side is in excellent form, so I propose a cautious prediction – Everton with a handicap (+1.5).
