Match Details
The highly anticipated Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool is scheduled to take place on December 7, 2024, at Goodison Park. As the home team, Everton faces an uphill battle against their fierce rivals from across the city. The odds heavily favor Liverpool with a low payout of 1.44 for an away win.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In recent encounters between these two teams, Liverpool has dominated proceedings. However, in their most recent clash earlier this season, Everton managed to secure a surprising 2-0 victory over their more illustrious opponents. Historically, goals have been hard to come by when these sides meet, with only one game out of the last five featuring three or more goals.
Team Form: Everton
Everton’s form has been inconsistent as they currently sit in 15th position in the Premier League standings. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won just one game while losing two and drawing three others. Their goal-scoring record during this period stands at five goals scored and six conceded.
At home in the league this season, Everton has struggled slightly with two wins from seven matches along with three draws and two defeats. They have found the back of the net nine times but also conceded eight goals on home turf.
Their most recent outing saw them register an impressive 4-0 victory over Wolves where Ashley Young opened the scoring early on before Owen Mangala added a second before half-time through his own effort off a corner kick routine that caught Wolves’ defense off guard twice resulting in own-goals by Craig Dawson.
Team Form: Liverpool
Liverpool enters this fixture as clear favorites due to their outstanding form both overall and away from home specifically. Currently sitting atop the Premier League table with 35 points after playing fourteen games, they have won eleven matches while drawing two and losing just one.
In away fixtures this season, Liverpool has been formidable with five wins from seven games. They have scored an impressive sixteen goals on the road but also conceded eight in the process.
Their most recent match saw them share points in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Newcastle United. Curtis Jones opened the scoring for Liverpool before Mohamed Salah added two more to give his side a seemingly comfortable lead. However, defensive lapses allowed Newcastle to mount a comeback and salvage a point late in the game.
Key Players
For Everton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be their main attacking threat as he looks to add to his goal tally for the season. On the other hand, Liverpool’s star forward Mohamed Salah continues to shine brightly with his clinical finishing and ability to create chances out of nothing.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent results and performances, it is clear that both teams have struggled defensively. Everton has conceded six goals in their last six matches across all competitions while Liverpool has let in five during the same period. This suggests that there could be opportunities for both sides to find the back of net in this encounter.
Liverpool’s strong away form coupled with Everton’s inconsistent home record indicates that Jurgen Klopp’s men are likely to dominate proceedings and come away with another victory on enemy territory.
Prediction: Everton vs Liverpool
Based on current form and historical head-to-head records between these teams, it is difficult not to favor Liverpool as favorites once again. Their superior quality should see them secure all three points against an Everton side struggling for consistency.
Everton 1 – 3 Liverpool
