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- Draw or Liverpool win
- Salah to score
The Merseyside derby returns to Anfield with Liverpool looking to reignite their title charge, while Everton aim to extend their long unbeaten run and potentially secure a historic league double of sorts against their fiercest rivals.
After a disappointing international break that followed exits from the UEFA Champions League and the Carabao Cup, this fixture provides a chance for Arne Slot’s men to reassert their dominance in the Premier League and restore momentum in the most meaningful way—by beating their neighbours.
Liverpool: Back to Business in Title Pursuit
Despite recent setbacks, Liverpool remain top of the Premier League table, with just one league defeat all season. Only Paris Saint-Germain have a better record across Europe’s top five leagues.
That speaks to the consistency and resilience Arne Slot has instilled during what has still been a largely successful first campaign.
This Merseyside derby is a golden opportunity to steady the ship and resume their push for a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.
The numbers suggest they’ll be confident—Liverpool have lost just one of the last 27 home Merseyside derbies (W16, D10), and they’re unbeaten at Anfield against Everton since 1999 in the Premier League.
Everton: Impressive Run, But History Not on Their Side
Everton are on a strong run of form, going unbeaten in their last nine Premier League matches (W4, D5), which has eased any lingering relegation concerns.
However, goals have been hard to come by, and their last four league games have all ended in draws, pushing their league-leading total to 13 stalemates this season.
The Toffees salvaged a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture thanks to James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equaliser, and they now have the chance to take points off Liverpool in both league meetings for the first time since 2020/21.
Still, manager David Moyes will have painful memories of this ground—he’s lost on his last nine visits to Anfield, and his record of 19 winless trips in the Premier League to this stadium is a joint-worst in the competition’s history.
Head-to-Head Stats and Key Trends
- Liverpool have lost just one of the last 27 Merseyside derbies at Anfield (W16, D10)
- Everton are unbeaten in their last 9 Premier League games (W4, D5)
- Liverpool have only one league defeat all season
- The reverse fixture ended 2-2, Everton’s first league point against Liverpool since 2021
- David Moyes has never won a Premier League game at Anfield in 19 visits
Players to Watch
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Salah thrives in this fixture—he scored and assisted in the reverse meeting and has three goals in the last two home derbies. With 15 league goals this season, he remains Liverpool’s talisman and will be key to unlocking Everton’s defensive structure.
Jake O’Brien (Everton)
The young centre-back has impressed since breaking into the side and remains a threat from set-pieces. Notably, six of his last seven goals have come after half-time, making him one to watch in the later stages, particularly if Everton are chasing the game.
Prediction: Derby Drama, But Reds Too Strong at Home
Everton’s recent form suggests they can be competitive, but Liverpool’s historic record at Anfield, combined with the sheer weight of attacking options and title motivation, should be enough to see them through.
The Toffees may pose a threat, particularly from set-pieces, but it’s hard to look past the Reds in front of a fired-up Anfield.
Predicted Score: Liverpool 2-1 Everton
Liverpool maintain their title momentum, while Everton put up a strong fight but fall short in a fixture that continues to haunt their manager.
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