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Everton vs. Liverpool: Preview, team news, prediction for Premier League match
The lastest edition of the Merseyside derby kicks off Wednesday, and it'll be the final one at Goodison Park.
Everton and Liverpool will meet in a match that was originally scheduled for early December, but severe weather forced the postponement of the fixture.
That occurrence may have been the best thing to happen to Everton as they are a renewed side under David Moyes, who took over as manager last month. The Toffees are now in a much better position to take points off their rivals, who continue to lead the Premier League but are coming off a shock FA Cup fourth-round loss to Plymouth Argyle.
Here's what you need to now about Everton and Liverpool ahead of their match.
Everton vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head and recent statistics
- All-time meetings: 295
- Everton wins: 84
- Draws: 86
- Liverpool wins: 125
Liverpool have won the majority of the all-time meetings between these sides, winning 125 of 295 total matches.
However, Everton were 2-0 winners the last time out.
Everton vs. Liverpool: Team news
(Sources: Injuries, suspensions)
Everton
- Injured: Coleman, Chermiti, Broja, McNeil, Calvert-Lewin, Mangala, Mykolenko
- Suspended: None
Liverpool
- Injured: Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Morton
- Suspended: None
Everton vs. Liverpool: What the managers are saying
David Moyes, Everton
(via EvertonFC.com)
"They've always been difficult games - I have to say. Liverpool have always been a tough opponent, but at Goodison, it always felt a lot easier because we had the support behind us, and a fantastic crowd. I think this game will be no different."
Arne Slot, Liverpool
(via LiverpoolFC.com)
"They were to a certain extent [struggling before David Moyes' hiring]. I think they picked up some good results as well away at [Manchester] City and I think away at Arsenal as well; some clean sheets, some draws. I think those were very good results from an Everton perspective as well, if you have to play away games like that. I'm aware of the fact that David took over for four games and they've won three. That is definitely a great accomplishment from him. They are definitely maybe now in a better place now than they were a few weeks or months ago. The weather circumstances are a bit better maybe as well!"
Everton vs. Liverpool: Prediction
If this match was played when it was originally scheduled, it would likely have resulted in a Liverpool rout. However, the Toffees' current form hints that they'll be far more of a challenge for the league leaders on Wednesday than they would have been back in December.
Prediction: Everton 2-2 Liverpool
