Everton will be hosting title contenders Liverpool in fixture 34 of the premier league on Wednesday night. The Reds can’t afford any more slip ups at this crucial time of the league. Last week Jurgen Klopp’s men bounced back from two very disappointing back-to-back losses. First to Atalanta and then to Crystal palace both at Anfield that left fans absolutely deflated and almost giving up. They finally found some form and have now won their last two away matches bringing them back in second place behind the gunners.
Everton sit 16th on the league table with just 5 points above relegation. They are having one of the worst seasons ever. They have already been docked eight points this season due to two breaches of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules and they could face a third deduction next season. However, they have not lost any hope of staying up and they proved this in their last game by beating Nottingham Forest 2 nil.
The last Mersyside derby was in October last year and Liverpool won that one 2 nil courtesy of a brace from Salah who’s currently looking out of form. This could be Evertons chance to take advantage and get their revenge or at least make life more difficult for their Premier league rivals.
Head-to-Head (Since 2010)
Everton: 2 Wins
Liverpool: 15 Wins
Draws: 13 Draws
FORM (Last Five Games)
Everton: W L W D L
Liverpool: W W L L D
Players to Watch
Abdoulaye Doucouré, (Everton) – The 31-year-old Mali international has provided some stand-out moments for Everton this season alongside Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Doucouré is the team’s top scorer with six goals and 2 assists, followed by Calvert-Lewin with five and McNeil with three.
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Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) – The 25-year-old midfielder has proved to be a significant signing for the Reds this season. The Argentina World Cup winner, who now has a goal or assist in each of his last six, seven games and has been very instrumental in the midfield area for Liverpool. He’s making his team play with some freedom again in the middle of the park.
BETTING TIP: Liverpool to win and 1 to 3 goals scored in the match
ODDS:2.40
