Merseyside Derby: Liverpool VS Everton - Prediction

Liverpool made a perfect start in the UEFA Champions League. They defeated Atletico Madrid in a dramatic way in their opening game of the campaign, where Robertson and Mo Salah doubled the scoreline in just 6 minutes. However, Liverpool lost the lead as Atletico Madrid leveled the scoreline in the second half. However, the goal from Virgil van Dijk in injury time (90+2nd minute) secured an important win for the Arne Slot boys. However, the All Reds are back in Premier League action after a worthy win in the Champions League. Liverpool will take on Everton on Saturday at Anfield. This is a league match and holds a great history. Although Everton are nowhere near Liverpool in recent years, their rivalry continues for years.

Stats&Facts

• Liverpool are the only team in the league that have won all their first four games this season.
• Everton have won only one of their last 28 meetings with Liverpool at Anfield across all competitions, with Liverpool securing 17 wins and 10 draws against the Toffees.
• Liverpool have won their last four successive matches against Everton. A win would see them secure five wins in a row at Anfield against Everton for the first time since 1937.
• Liverpool have kept five clean sheets in their last 7 Merseyside Derbies against Everton.
• A win over Everton would see Liverpool win their first five league games in a row for the third time in the EPL.

Team News

Liverpool do not have many injury issues ahead of the match. Only Curtis Jones, who missed Liverpool's last two league games, is unavailable due to an unspecified injury. Alexander Isak, after joining the Reds with a record transfer fee, made his full debut during the midweek. He is also available to play against Everton. Meanwhile, Everton will miss Jarrad Branthwaite due to his hamstring injury, although he is very close to returning to the team. Left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko missed the match against Aston Villa due to an injury, and it is not certain whether he can return for the Saturday game. Possible Lineup for Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike Possible Lineup for Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Garner; Gueye, Iroegbunam; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Beto

Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Everton

Liverpool have a very strong lineup and are one of the favorites in this competition. They have won the first four games, and the win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League gives them an extra boost when they face Everton. Meanwhile, Everton's record against Liverpool are below average in recent years. This is why it should not be difficult for the All Reds to secure three points at Anfield.

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