The Matchday 30 clash in the Premier League between Liverpool and Everton will take place on April 2 at Anfield. Liverpool vs. Everton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's side played only one league match in March, securing a 3-1 home victory over Southampton. However, they were defeated by PSG in the Champions League (0-1) and lost the English League Cup final to Newcastle (1-2). The team was also knocked out of the FA Cup in February. Thus, Liverpool will focus solely on the Premier League for the remainder of the season, where they lead comfortably, 12 points ahead of their closest competitor.
- Liverpool's unbeaten run in the league has now reached 25 matches (18 wins and 7 draws).
- The team has scored at least two goals in their last nine Premier League matches.
- Liverpool opened the scoring in 7 of their last 9 Premier League games.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker – Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kostas Tsimikas, Ibrahima Konate – Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch – Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah – Darwin Nunez.
Defenders Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez, as well as midfielder Tyler Morton, will miss the match due to injuries. Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is doubtful for the game.
Everton
The team approaches the Merseyside derby with a series of four draws in the Premier League. They drew 2-2 with Manchester United, followed by 1-1 draws against Brentford, Wolverhampton, and West Ham. Notably, Everton has not lost in the league for nine matches (4 wins and 5 draws). David Moyes' side is in 15th place, with a significant 17-point cushion above the relegation zone.
- Both teams scored in six of Liverpool's previous Premier League encounters.
- Everton opened the scoring in 7 of their last 9 league matches.
- The team has managed only two wins in their last 10 away Premier League matches (5 draws and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Everton (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford – Vitalii Mykolenko, Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite – Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucoure – James Garner, Jack Harrison, Carlos Alcaraz – Beto Gomes.
Midfielder Orel Mangala and forwards Iliman Ndiaye and Dominic Calvert-Lewin will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Sam Barrott (England)
Matches – 18 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 74;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 17%.
Prediction for Liverpool vs. Everton
Arne Slot's team can afford to relax a bit: they had the chance to win four trophies this season but will likely settle for just the Premier League title. With nine rounds remaining, they need 16 points to secure the title, assuming Arsenal wins all their remaining matches. Liverpool aims to clinch the Premier League title as soon as possible, so they will approach the Merseyside derby with full concentration.
Liverpool occasionally struggles against local rivals, but mostly at Goodison Park. At Anfield, Everton rarely takes points. In the last six league meetings at this stadium, the hosts have won five times, four of which were by a margin of two or more goals. Additionally, the last three encounters at Liverpool's home in the Premier League ended 2-0 in favor of the hosts. It's worth mentioning that David Moyes' side has little motivation left this season, being safely distanced from the relegation zone.
My prediction – Liverpool with a handicap (-1.5)
