Goodison Park will host the 245th Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday.
Everton:
This Merseyside derby will be particularly emotional for Everton fans, as it marks the final Premier League encounter at Goodison Park before the club moves to its new stadium next season. The Toffees will head into the game in much higher spirits following a vital 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in midweek, which ended a five-match winless run. Manager Sean Dyche’s side now sits 15th in the Premier League, five points clear of the relegation zone, but their recent form against top teams, particularly Liverpool, has been underwhelming. Everton have only managed six wins in their last 54 meetings with their Merseyside rivals and are looking for back-to-back league victories for the first time since April 2023. However, their record against Liverpool, especially in recent seasons, suggests a tough challenge ahead.
Liverpool:
Liverpool, on the other hand, will be determined to bounce back from a dramatic 3-3 draw against Newcastle United, where they threw away two points in injury time due to a mistake by goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. The Reds remain strong contenders at the top of the table, but recent defensive vulnerabilities have been evident, with four consecutive away games in which they’ve conceded two or more goals. Despite this, manager Arne Slot’s side is unbeaten in their last eight early Saturday kickoffs, having won six of them, and are the strong favorites in this derby. Liverpool's unbeaten record at Goodison Park was halted by a surprising loss in April, but with Mohamed Salah in fine form, they will be looking to continue their dominance and extend their lead at the top of the table.
Prediction:Liverpool
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