Verdict: Liverpool win
Best Odds: 4/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
With all eyes falling on Anfield on Wednesday night, Liverpool will welcome arch-rivals Everton across Stanley Park.
Liverpool
Starting with the hosts, watching both their EFL Cup and Champions League dreams go up in smoke prior to March’s international break, Liverpool will be desperately seeking a much-welcomed response here. Nevertheless, despite their double public blow a fortnight ago, Arne Slot’s side are breezing their way to just a second Premier League crown in 2025. Marking their return in midweek holding a remarkable 12-point buffer at the top of the table, the former Feyenoord boss will simply be calling on his squad to lay down another domestic marker against their arch-rivals. It should also be highlighted, a 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest back in September is the only defeat that Slot’s side have suffered from any of their 29 Premier League appearances so far this season.
Liverpool Team News
Forced to withdraw from Brazil’s squad during the international break with a suspected concussion, Liverpool are expected to be without number one goalkeeper Alisson Becker on Wednesday night. Likewise, expected to complete a controversial switch to Real Madrid this summer, Trent Alexander-Arnold remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue.
Notching 27 Premier League strikes this season and leading the Golden Boot chase, Mohamed Salah will spearhead Slot’s attack at Anfield. Academy graduate Jarell Quansah could once again start at right-back.
Everton
As for the visitors, while Everton might have only welcomed back David Moyes in February, the Toffees are certainly enjoying life under their returning boss. Skyrocketing themselves away from a looming relegation scrap, the former West Ham manager has offered some real stability since arriving at Goodison Park. However, although Wednesday’s guests might be unbeaten in all of their previous eight consecutive Premier League appearances, Everton have been forced to settle for a single point in five of their last six outings. Watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end on February following a 2-0 defeat at home against Bournemouth, Moyes’ side will be concerned by a nightmare record at Anfield. In fact, the Toffees have recorded just a sole Premier League win at Anfield since 1999.
Everton Team News
In what could prove to be a huge double boost for Everton on Wednesday night, both Iliman Ndiaye and Dwight McNeil have returned to training and should be included in Moyes’ travelling squad. However, not making a single appearance since the end of January, Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains on the sidelines and will not feature here.
Finding the net against Liverpool on February 12th and recording six goals across all competitions since opening the New Year, Beto will lead Moyes’ attack. Once again attracting plenty of reported summer interest, Jarrad Branthwaite will parter James Tarkowski at the back.
Liverpool vs Everton Key Factors to Consider
- When Liverpool and Everton met for their reverse Premier League meeting on February 12th, Wednesday’s opponents played out a dramatic 2-2 stalemate at Goodison Park.
- However, Everton have recorded just a single Premier League victory at Goodison Park since way back in September 1999.
- Liverpool have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their 29 Premier League appearances so far this season.
- Everton have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.
- Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah has recorded 27 Premier League goals so far this season.
Conclusion
Suffering public frustration prior to March’s fortnight break, Liverpool could have some pressure on their shoulders here. Despite eventually settling for a pulsating 2-2 stalemate when they travelled to Goodison Park for their reverse meeting on February 12th, Slot’s side do hold a dominant record against their arch-rivals at Anfield. With Everton mustering just a single Premier League victory in the red half of Merseyside since way back in 1999, the runaway leaders will be looking to lay down yet another title marker here.
Verdict: Liverpool win
Best Odds: 4/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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