The 36 points of difference that separate the two teams will not count and the fact that their destinies seem sealed, namely: final victory of the championship on one side and safety without reaching a place in Europe on the other, will not count: the one between Liverpool and Everton will still be or perhaps even more of a derby felt and played to the maximum and the main cause is not the rivalry that has generally always been in the ranks but the last precedent, the one in the first leg that, due to Doucourè's celebration in front of the Reds fans' section following Tarkowski's equaliser, unleashed a real pandemonium. There will therefore be a desire for redemption on the part of Liverpool who, in the first leg, experienced one of the rare disappointments of a Premier League that is on its way to winning. In front, an Everton that, with a series of draws, is rediscovering that it is that solid and tough team that it has often shown itself to represent in recent years but not in the very last times. For the Toffees, now free from thoughts of a distant relegation zone, the dream is to stop Liverpool twice in the league, an operation that, so far, has only been achieved by Nottingham.

Liverpool's Shape and Key Stats

It is strange to say but Liverpool's last 2 games have been 2 defeats: against PSG in the Champions League and against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. In the Premier League, however, the Reds are first with a 12-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal and have won 4 of their last 5 games, remaining unbeaten in 24 games.

However, it is undeniable that this second part of the season, that is, the one corresponding to 2025, has seen a general slowdown of the Reds who have exited all the cups, somewhat against the odds. In the new year, 11 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats in all competitions draw a non-transcendental balance.

Everton's Shape and Key Stats

The 17-point advantage over third-last Ipswich is worth an early and not in doubt salvation. The Toffees have drawn 4 of their last 4 league games, becoming the team that has recorded the most X signs in the entire Premier League: 13 in 29 games.

Away from Goodison Park, Everton are not suffering, indeed: only 1 defeat in their last 7 away games. In general, David Moyes' team has lost only 1 time in their last 10 seasonal matches.

Liverpool - Everton Prediction and Tactical Analysis

If the latest signs are indicative, then it can be assumed that Liverpool have lost something in terms of offensive ferocity while the offensive possibilities of the Reds are not in doubt, regardless of the results, who, moreover, will have all their attacking players available. Everton, lately, have given good signs and, generally, after the change on the bench Dyche - Moyes have returned to having that stature that they often had. Whether this will be enough to score at least one goal at Anfield, which is certainly not a given, is not certain, but it is also true that the Toffees have scored in 6 consecutive games, therefore, the moment seems right. The BetMines algorithm prediction, in fact, opts for a scenario with both teams scoring.

• The BetMines algorithm prediction for the Liverpool - Everton match predicts that both teams will score at least one goal at 55%
• The BetMines algorithm prediction for the Liverpool - Everton match predicts that at least one of the two teams will not score at 45%.

Predicted Lineups Liverpool - Everton

Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboslai; Salah, Diaz, Gakpo. Coach: Slot.

Everton (4-5-1): Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Young; Alcaraz, Gueye, Garner, Doucoure, Harrison; Beto. Coach: Moyes.