Everton-Liverpool is a rematch of the 29th day of the Premier League and is played Wednesday at 9 p.m.: live TV, probable formations, predictions.
A strong reaction was needed after being eliminated from the Europa League by Atalanta. And especially after the unpredictable defeat cashed in at Anfield against Crystal Palace in the league that threatens to thwart the dream of winning the title again and thus close in beauty the amazing Klopp era.
Liverpool responded in attendance on Sunday in the London away match with Fulham, overcoming the Cottagers 3-1 and momentarily taking back the top of the table, shared with Arsenal. Behind them, however, there is always Manchester City, which did not play in the Premier League over the weekend because it was engaged in the FA Cup semifinal: the Cityzens, with a match to make up, have only one point less than the Reds and Gunners and are therefore masters of their own destiny. It will take a feat but the German coach, meanwhile, has indicated what the way forward is: win as many games as possible and hope for a misstep by the defending champions. No, for the title, the last word is not yet spoken.
Among the many obstacles that await the Reds between now and the end of May is the city derby with Everton. A challenge that Liverpool rarely loses (99 victories against the Toffees’ 67) but that always hides many pitfalls.
Sean Dyche’s men moreover have won both of their last two home games – direct clashes with Burnley and Nottingham Forest – and if they are still +5 over the red zone it is only because of the 8 penalty points imposed by the league due to alleged financial fair play violations. Salvation is not far away but the Toffees, who have not won a derby since 2021, still cannot let their guard down.
The Prediction
Taking a look at the last precedents the figure for goals scored stands out: since 2021 in the Liverpool derby only one team has ever scored and that is the one coached by Jurgen Klopp. The Reds are obviously favored but this time Everton could break the goal fast in the derbies that has lasted almost three years. The Toffees will think first and foremost about defending but will not disdain some sorties in the cousins’ half, who are less solid in their own half this year.
Everton-Liverpool likely lineups
EVERTON (4-4-1-1): Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Onana, Gueye, McNeil; Doucouré; Calvert-Lewin.
LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2
