Liverpool and Everton meet at Anfield today for one of the most eagerly anticipated Merseyside derbies in years with both sides in fine form.
Arne Slot's men have started the season with four wins from four, all of which have come with late winners, and they repeated the trick in their opening Champions League game against Atletico Madrid. Alexander Isak made his debut in that game which is an ominous sign for the rest of the league, so will he make his Premier League bow for the Red today?
Everton are unbeaten since the opening day loss at Leeds with Premier League Player of the Month Jack Grealish spearheading a strong start to the season for the Blues. They have only won once at Anfield this century and it came during Covid, but might fancy their chances of an upset.
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Liverpool vs. Everton prediction
This should be a thrilling derby clash especially with the renewed enthusiasm on the blue side of Merseyside. However, the Reds should have just enough quality to continue their 100% start and take bragging rights in the city, even if they leave it late once again.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction
Liverpool 2-1 Everton
As you can see with our prediction, we think the over 0.5 goals bet on Betfair has a really strong chance of coming off. Liverpool have an xG of 6.85 from four matches (Everton 6.24), while both sides are in the top 10 for shots per game (Liverpool 15 and Everton 12).
- Liverpool are the 11/8 favourites to win the Premier League this season.
- Alexander Isak and Mohamed Salah rival Erling Haaland as the early frontrunners to win the Golden Boot in May.
- Most of the favourite score picks for Liverpool vs. Everton are best price with Bet365.
Liverpool vs. Everton football team lineups
Here's how we think the teams will lineup on Saturday lunchtime as Slot faces a big derby day decision over whether or not to start Isak.
Liverpool predicted lineup to play Everton
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
Alisson (GK) — Szoboszlai, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo — Ekitike
Injured: Curtis Jones
Suspended:
Everton predicted lineup to play Liverpool
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
Pickford (GK) — O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Garner — Gueue, Iroegbunam — Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish — Beto
Injured: Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaliy Mykolenko (doubt)
Suspended:
Liverpool vs. Everton latest odds, correct score betting
Our 2-1 tip is at decent odds with Bet365 but here are four other potential score lines for Saturday.
| Result | Odds |
| Liverpool 1-0 | 17/2 |
| Liverpool 2-0 | 15/2 |
| Liverpool 2-1 | 8/1 |
| Liverpool 3-1 | 11/1 |
| 1-1 draw | 9/1 |
Liverpool vs. Everton team news
- Curtis Jones is Liverpool's only injury absentee with the midfielder expected to be out for several more weeks.
- Hugo Ekitike may get the nod up front with Isak working his way back up to full fitness, while Dominik Szoboszlai could start at right-back to combat Grealish.
- Everton have defensive injuries with James Garner set to fill in again at left-back, this time against Salah.
Liverpool vs. Everton Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this one is Liverpool to win, both teams to score, over two goals and Everton to have the most cards. That is currently over 6/1 with Bet365.
How to watch Liverpool vs. Everton: Live stream, TV channel
The key information on how to watch Liverpool vs. Everton this lunchtime.
- Date: Saturday, September 20
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- Time & TV/Stream: 12:30 p.m. | TNT Sports/ discovery +