Everton

vs

Liverpool

Injuries & Suspensions

• Everton: J. Grealish (Foot Injury), C. Alcaraz (Injury), J. Grealish (Foot Injury), C. Alcaraz (Injury)
• Liverpool: Alisson (Muscle Injury), S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury), C. Bradley (Knee Injury), H. Ekitike (Achilles Tendon Injury), W. Endo (Foot Injury), J. Gomez (Injury), G. Leoni (Knee Injury), Alisson (Muscle Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: W W L W D
• Away: W L D L W

H2H (Last 5)

• 2025-09-20 · Liverpool · 2-1 · Everton
• 2025-04-02 · Liverpool · 1-0 · Everton
• 2025-02-12 · Everton · 2-2 · Liverpool
• 2024-04-24 · Everton · 2-0 · Liverpool
• 2023-10-21 · Liverpool · 2-0 · Everton

Match Preview

Liverpool to win despite injuries - superior quality and recent head-to-head edge suggest an away victory at Goodison.

Key Notes

The Merseyside derby at Goodison Park is rarely straightforward. Everton’s season summary shows 13 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses, while Liverpool have 15 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses. In the league table Liverpool are placed higher (fifth with 52 points) and Everton are lower (eighth with 47 points), reflecting Liverpool’s stronger overall campaign.

Injury news is significant. Everton are missing J. Grealish and have C. Alcaraz questionable, which reduces their creative options. Liverpool have multiple absences: Alisson, S. Bajcetic, C. Bradley, H. Ekitike, W. Endo and J. Gomez are listed as missing - Alisson’s absence is especially impactful for Liverpool’s defense and distribution. Despite that, Liverpool retain depth and attacking quality capable of breaking down Everton.

H2H context shows Liverpool have had the upper hand in recent fixtures, winning at Anfield and often coming away with favourable results. Everton can be stubborn at home and have sprung surprises, but their inconsistency limits their reliability in big games.

Tactical outlook: Liverpool away will likely seek control through midfield and quick transitions. Everton will try to exploit set-pieces and counter opportunities. Liverpool’s attacking personnel remain dangerous even when rotated, and Everton’s reduced creative output (without Grealish) makes it harder for them to sustain pressure for 90 minutes.

Prediction: Liverpool to win. The visitors’ superior squad quality and recent derby form give them the edge, even accounting for goalkeeper and midfield absences. Expect a tight game decided by Liverpool’s sharper finishing or individual moments of quality.

Prediction

Liverpool win • Odds 2.39 • Confidence 6/10