Everton – Liverpool : Preview & Prediction
Everton, 14th, are having a complicated season far from their European ambitions as they find themselves just 6 points from the relegation zone. The formation of Rafael Benitez has not won in the league since his victory over Norwich City (2-0) obtained on September 25. It has been two months since Everton has been chasing his 5th Premier League success. The absence of his top scorer, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (3 goals in 3 days), weighs in the ranks of the Toffees who have not scored for 3 days against Tottenham (0-0), on the lawn of Manchester City ( 3-0) and Brentford (1-0). Humiliated at Goodison Park by Watford (2-5) on October 23, Everton could experience the same fate in this Liverpool derby against the Reds. Jurgen Klopp’s players are in full swing and they are more than ever in the title race with only 2 points behind leaders Chelsea. The Reds, victorious in 8 of their last 10 games, have just aligned 3 big scores against Arsenal (4-0), against FC Porto (2-0) in the Champions League and ahead of Southampton (4-0) this week -end. Salah and Jota, respectively authors of 2 and 3 goals in their last 3 outings, will be in place to defeat Everton and chain a 9th away victory in 11 trips.
Everton has not won for 7 days (2 draws and 5 losses).
The Toffees have only taken 1 point in their last 3 receptions (West Ham, Watford, Tottenham).
The Reds have lost just once in their last 29 official matches.
Liverpool, 3rd, is only 2 points behind Chelsea and first place.
Everton, 14th, struggles for retention.
Liverpool have not lost at Goodison Park in their last 10 visits … The level difference seems too large for Everton to manage to stand up to the Reds who are determined to take the 3 points from their biggest rival.
Everton – Liverpool : Betting Tips
Liverpool – Win Odds: 1.45
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
