Everton vs Liverpool Prediction 24 April 2024

The Liverpool derby will take place in the rescheduled match of the 29th round of the English Premier League, when both teams need points. At the same time, Everton risks being relegated to the Championship. Liverpool, on the other hand, is fighting for the championship, although it is not considered the favorite. Achieving victory in the derby is difficult, especially since the match will take place at the "Goodison Park" stadium in Liverpool.

Losses

Everton has serious losses in attack. Thus, two forwards - Beto and Calvert-Lewin - are out. However, the latter's injury turned out to be minor, so he may return to action very soon. Liverpool also has injured players. But only Matip's absence, who has been out for a long time, can be considered a serious loss.

Head-to-head encounters

The rivals have played enough matches in the Premier League to talk about trends. So, Liverpool has not lost in five consecutive meetings, conceding only one goal. Betting on Liverpool not to lose is available with odds of 1.14.

Trends

Liverpool has not lost in 11 out of the last 12 away matches in the Premier League tournament. Meanwhile, it has scored in 14 consecutive away matches in the Premier League. Everton, on the other hand, wins with a handicap of +1.5 at home in 7 out of the last 8 matches.

Referee and fouls

Andrew Madley is appointed for the match. Over a span of 10 matches, he has shown an average of only 2.3 yellow cards and recorded 20 fouls. When looking at 100 matches, both indicators grow slightly - to 3.1 and 23 respectively.

This season, Everton commits more fouls than Liverpool - 12.5 against 11.3. Moreover, the "Toffees" also surpass their opponent in yellow cards, receiving an average of 2.3 compared to 1.6 for Liverpool.

Corners

The total over 10.5 corners has occurred in 7 out of the last 8 matches of the Liverpool team in the Premier League tournament. On the other hand, The total under 11.5 corners has occurred in 7 out of the last 8 home matches of the Everton team.

Team reviews

This season, Everton has had points deducted and then reinstated. In such a situation, the team looked unstable. Nonetheless, it has achieved two home victories, having not known success in 13 matches prior to this. Everton often finds itself in a position where it needs to catch up this season. In such situations, it averages 5.1 corners per game.

Liverpool was recently contending for four trophies. But over time, it has practically lost everything. Now, however, the team can focus on the Premier League, where it scores a lot anyway. Moreover, goals are scored not only in the second half but also in the first. In this regard, let's highlight a trend - Liverpool scores in the 1st half in away games in 8 out of the last 9 matches. A bet on 1st half, Liverpool Total Goals Over (0.5) is valued with odds of 1.48.

Editorial forecast

Liverpool has problems in defense, and the attack has a low percentage of realization in recent matches. In such a situation, it will be difficult to beat a principal rival. Especially since Everton wins with a handicap of +1.5 at home in 7 out of the last 8 matches. Therefore, a bet on Everton Handicap (+1.5) looks optimal with odds of 1.83.