Liverpool vs Everton
English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 1st April 2017
Kick-off at 12:30 UK / 13:30 CET
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool.
English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 1st April 2017
Kick-off at 12:30 UK / 13:30 CET
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool.
The English Premier League returns to action after the international break with the exciting derby between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on Saturday, 1st April 2017.
Liverpool seem to have overturned a poor start to 2017 with 3 wins and a draw from the last five league matches. They beat two big teams Tottenham and Arsenal during the period, while earning a vital 1-1 draw away at Manchester City just before the international window.
Jurgen Klopp’s men are fourth in the English Premier League table, 1 point behind third placed Man City and 3 behind Tottenham on second. On the other hand, Everton are 7th in the standings, 6 point short of Liverpool, but just behind Manchester on the 5th spot.
The biggest blow for Liverpool in this crucial tie is the absence of midfield-technician Adam Lallana, who is side-lined with an injury picked up during the international window. Meanwhile, there are concerns on the fitness of the Brazilian duo Firmino and Coutinho.
Everton went into the international break on the back of them excellent results. They thrashed Hull City and West Brom in consecutive home matches to bounce back from a narrow 3-2 loss at Tottenham.
The defeat to Spurs on 3rd March is their only defeat since December 2016. The 12 matches during the period saw them winning 12 times alongside 3 draws.
Liverpool vs Everton: Head-to-head
The Reds edged a narrow 1-0 win when the teams met for the Premier League clash at Goodison Park earlier this season.
Everton are without a win in the last 12 derbies against Liverpool. Moreover, they have beaten the Reds just once in the last 22 meetings. And at Anfield, Liverpool are unbeaten in the last 18.
Liverpool vs Everton: Prediction
Everton are expected to give a tough test to Liverpool despite failing to shine in this fixture since over a decade. Also, Liverpool are not on top of their form and are left short-handed with the latest injury blows.
However, the Reds have an exceptionally good record at home against their neighbours. So, one must expect Klopp’s men to squeeze a narrow win here. Banking on the current scoring form of Everton, we might see both teams scoring here. And I will leave you with my correct prediction of a 2-1 win for Liverpool.
