Liverpool vs Everton: Merseyside Derby Preview and Prediction
Liverpool vs. Everton at Anfield on Wednesday in the Merseyside Derby. Liverpool is looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League and get closer to the title. Everton is looking to keep their unbeaten run under Moyes and stop Liverpool from winning the title.
Team News & Tactics
Liverpool
Arne Slot’s side has a few absentees, including Tyler Morton (shoulder), Joe Gomez (hamstring), and Trent Alexander-Arnold (injury). Liverpool are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on attacking width and midfield control.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota.
Mohamed Salah will be key in breaking down Everton’s defense, supported by Dominik Szoboszlai’s creativity and Cody Gakpo’s pace. Diogo Jota is likely to lead the line for Liverpool.
Everton
David Moyes has several injury concerns, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), Orel Mangala (knee), Seamus Coleman (knock), Dwight McNeil (knee), and Iliman Ndiaye (ruled out). Everton will likely deploy a 4-4-1-1 formation, emphasizing defensive solidity and counterattacking opportunities.
Probable Lineup (4-4-1-1): Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Garner, Gueye, Lindstrom; Alcaraz; Beto.
Carlos Alcaraz will provide creativity from midfield while Beto leads the attack. Everton’s wide players, Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom, will be crucial in exploiting spaces during the counterattack.
Key Stats
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Liverpool are undefeated in their last 25 Premier League matches.
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Everton have drawn their last four league games under David Moyes.
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Liverpool have only lost one of their last 29 matches against Everton across all competitions.
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Mohamed Salah has been directly involved in eight goals in his last seven Premier League Merseyside derbies (6 goals, 2 assists).
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David Moyes has never won an away game at Anfield in 21 attempts as a manager.
Player to Watch
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Salah is Liverpool’s man of the season, with 27 goals and 17 assists across all competitions. He’s been brilliant in Merseyside Derbies and will look to add to his impressive record against Everton. He’s the key to unlocking defences with his creativity and finishing.
Liverpool vs Everton Prediction
Liverpool’s form and home advantage make them favourites. But Everton’s defence under Moyes will make it tough. Expect Liverpool to win by a narrow margin with Salah the difference.
Liverpool 2-1 Everton
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