EvertonLLDWDD
Everton head into this game following a 1-1 Premier League draw versus Leeds United.
In that match, Everton had 30% possession and 7 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. The only player to score for Everton was Anthony Gordon (17'). Leeds United had 14 attempts on goal with 5 on target. Luis Sinisterra (55') was the scorer for Leeds United.
It has been all too rare in recent games that Everton have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. In fact, Everton have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 games, giving up 6 goals during that time. Regardless, we’ll just have to find out whether such a trend will be maintained in this match or not.
Looking at their past form shows that Everton:
- haven't beaten Liverpool in their previous 2 matches in the league.
- are without a home win in the past 2 league games.
LiverpoolLWDDLW ⚖
Liverpool will come into the match following a 9-0 Premier League win with the defeat of Bournemouth in their previous match.
In that game, Liverpool had 71% possession and 19 attempts at goal with 12 on target. For Liverpool, the goals were scored by Luis Díaz (3', 85'), Harvey Elliott (6'), Trent Alexander-Arnold (28'), Roberto Firmino (31', 62'), Virgil van Dijk (45') and Fábio Carvalho (80'). At the other end, Bournemouth had 5 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. Chris Mepham (46' Own goal) was the scorer for Bournemouth.
Looking at their form, and Liverpool have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, conceding 7 goals in total. In defence, Liverpool just haven’t been too solid at all.
A look at their previous results shows us that Liverpool:
- Remain undefeated by Everton when having played them away from home in the previous 11 league games. A fantastic record for the visitors.
- Haven’t won away from home in the past 2 league matches.
🤜🤛 Head to head
A glance at their most recent head to head clashes going back to 05/01/2020 shows that Everton have won 1 of these games and Liverpool 3, with the tally of drawn results being 2.
14 goals were scored between the two sides in these games, with 5 from The Toffees and 9 belonging to The Reds. This gives an average number of goals per game equal to 2.33.
📰 Team News: Everton
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Knee Injury), Yerry Mina (Ankle Injury) and Ben Godfrey (Fibula Fracture) aren’t available for Everton gaffer Frank Lampard.
🗞️ Team News: Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Thiago (Hamstring Injury) and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Hamstring Injury) will miss out on this game. Darwin Núñez will not be able to play in this game through being suspended.
⚡ Prediction
We’re inclined to think that Everton must be fancied to put one past this Liverpool team, although one goal may not be as many as they will have scored against them.
Our tip is for a close game with a 1-2 win for Liverpool at the end of this one. Let’s see what eventuates.
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