The rescheduled Matchday 15 Premier League encounter between Everton and Liverpool will take place on February 12 at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Everton vs. Liverpool: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Everton
The arrival of David Moyes as head coach has significantly improved the club's results. The team has won their last three league matches, a feat they had not achieved since April of last year. Everton defeated Tottenham (3-2) and Leicester (4-0) at home, and won away against Brighton (1-0). Interestingly, the club has won as many matches in their last three outings as they did in the first 20 league games. The Toffees currently sit 16th in the standings, having pulled nine points clear of the relegation zone.
Defender Seamus Coleman, midfielders Orel Mangala and Dwight McNeil, and forwards Armando Broja, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Youssef Chermiti will miss the match due to injuries.
- At least one team failed to score in 12 of the last 14 Everton matches in the Premier League.
- No more than two goals were scored in 7 of Everton's last 9 Premier League games.
- Everton have not conceded in the first half in 8 of their last 9 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Everton (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford – Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite – Idrissa Gueye, James Garner – Abdoulaye Doucoure, Iliman Ndiaye, Jesper Lindstrom – Beto Gomes.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's side enters the derby with a three-match winning streak in the Premier League. The Reds defeated Brentford and Bournemouth 2-0 away, and thrashed Ipswich 4-1 at home. Overall, the club is unbeaten in the league for 19 matches (14 wins and 5 draws). Liverpool continues to lead the Premier League confidently, six points clear of their nearest rivals.
Defenders Joseph Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold might miss the match due to injuries.
- The club has scored at least two goals in 15 of their last 16 Premier League games.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Liverpool's last 10 league matches.
- Liverpool has won the second half in eight of their last away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker – Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson, Ibrahima Konate – Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch – Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah – Luis Diaz.
Referee
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 18 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 86;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 6%.
Match Prediction: Everton vs. Liverpool
Arne Slot's side are clear favorites for the derby, which is unsurprising given the teams' positions in the standings. Liverpool has a clear advantage in head-to-head encounters, but it's worth noting that they often face challenges at Goodison Park.
In the last 12 meetings at Everton's ground in the Premier League, nine ended in draws (with the visitors winning twice and the hosts once). Notably, Everton only lost by more than one goal in one of those encounters. After three consecutive league wins, David Moyes' side will be in high spirits, which will likely impact the outcome of the upcoming derby. Additionally, in their last 11 home league matches, Everton only lost by two or more goals once.
My prediction: Everton with a handicap (+1)
