Now David is ensuring steady progress for his squad—in the spring, they remain contenders for European competitions. However, in the last round against Brentford, they ended in a 2-2 draw.
The giant from “Anfield” celebrated the championship early a year ago. But this season has been disappointing. It all started with a Super Cup defeat to modest Crystal Palace. In April, they suffered a heavy loss to Manchester City in the cup. In the Champions League, they even lost to Galatasaray in the first playoff match, although they thrashed the Turkish side at home. Against PSG, nothing worked out—they lost twice. In the Premier League, Slot’s squad won’t finish higher than fourth. Still, they beat Fulham 2-0.
Beto and company have a positive ratio: 1.22 goals scored per match and 1.16 conceded. The reigning title holder scores an average of 1.63 goals and concedes 1.31 per match.
Previous Matches: Everton vs Liverpool
Everton has won six of the last nine derbies, losing only once.
The reigning champion remains the favorite. But for now, the neutral “both teams to score” (odds – 1.7) is the recommended bet.
Everton vs Liverpool: Key Statistics and Trends
Everton has won three of their last five matches
44% of Everton’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.38
Liverpool has won three of their last eleven matches
63% of Liverpool’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.94
Everton vs Liverpool: Probable Starting Lineups
Everton plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Pickford – Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, O’Brien – Garner, Gueye – Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, McNeil – Beto. The only absentee is Grealish.
Liverpool plays in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Alisson – Kerkez, van Dijk, Konate, Frimpong – Gravenberch – Mac Allister, Wirtz – Szoboszlai – Gakpo, Salah. With a long injury list, Ekitike is the latest to be ruled out for the rest of 2026.
